Deer Hunting in Scott County, Virginia

Scott County, Virginia hunters harvested 2,421 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.5 per square mile, 66th in the state. The county is roughly 11% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,421 total deer
Antlered1,526
Antlerless895
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Density
4.5 deer / sq mi
This county4.5
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#66 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#65 Rockbridge County
#66 Scott County
#67 Dinwiddie County
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Public Land
11% public — 38,705 acres
National Forest
36,643 ac
95%
State Park/Recreation
2,027 ac
5%
Local/Metropark
35 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5268952,421

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Scott 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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