Deer Hunting in Shenandoah County, Virginia

Shenandoah County, Virginia hunters harvested 2,913 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.7 per square mile, 41st in the state. The county is roughly 31% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,913 total deer
Antlered1,416
Antlerless1,497
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Density
5.7 deer / sq mi
This county5.7
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#41 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#40 Warren County
#41 Shenandoah County
#42 Northampton County
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Public Land
31% public — 101,283 acres
National Forest
96,844 ac
96%
State Park/Recreation
3,061 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
780 ac
1%
Other state
598 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4161,4972,913

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Shenandoah 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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