Deer Hunting in Smyth County, Virginia

Smyth County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,721 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.8 per square mile, 81st in the state. The county is roughly 38% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,721 total deer
Antlered1,069
Antlerless652
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Density
3.8 deer / sq mi
This county3.8
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#81 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#80 Bland County
#81 Smyth County
#82 Lunenburg County
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Public Land
38% public — 109,149 acres
National Forest
79,185 ac
73%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
22,733 ac
21%
State Park/Recreation
5,947 ac
5%
Other federal
700 ac
1%
Other state
584 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0696521,721

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Smyth 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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