Deer Hunting in Spotsylvania County, Virginia

Spotsylvania County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,617 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.0 per square mile, 73rd in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,617 total deer
Antlered800
Antlerless817
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Density
4.0 deer / sq mi
This county4.0
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#73 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#72 Russell County
#73 Spotsylvania County
#74 Appomattox County
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Public Land
9% public — 23,962 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
8,921 ac
37%
Other federal
6,469 ac
27%
State Park/Recreation
5,868 ac
24%
Local/Metropark
2,655 ac
11%
National Park/Monument
49 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258008171,617

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Spotsylvania 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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