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Deer Hunting in Southampton County, Virginia

Southampton County, Virginia hunters harvested 5,052 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.4 per square mile, 3rd in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
5,052 total deer
Antlered1,895
Antlerless3,157
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Density
8.4 deer / sq mi
This county8.4
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#3 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#2 Surry County
#3 Southampton County
#4 Clarke County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,741 acres
Other state
2,635 ac
70%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,082 ac
29%
Local/Metropark
24 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,8953,1575,052

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Southampton 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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