Deer Hunting in Rockingham County, Virginia

Rockingham County, Virginia hunters harvested 4,398 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.2 per square mile, 55th in the state. The county is roughly 35% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
4,398 total deer
Antlered2,488
Antlerless1,910
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Density
5.2 deer / sq mi
This county5.2
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#55 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#54 Page County
#55 Rockingham County
#56 Gloucester County
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Public Land
35% public — 188,022 acres
National Forest
146,294 ac
78%
National Park/Monument
37,843 ac
20%
State Park/Recreation
1,629 ac
1%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,612 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
445 ac
0%
Other state
199 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,4881,9104,398

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Rockingham County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Virginia deer season, 2025-2026

Virginia deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Virginia season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Virginia wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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