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Deer Hunting in Sussex County, Virginia

Sussex County, Virginia hunters harvested 3,667 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.5 per square mile, 8th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,667 total deer
Antlered1,454
Antlerless2,213
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Density
7.5 deer / sq mi
This county7.5
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#8 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#7 Isle of Wight County
#8 Sussex County
#9 Amelia County
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Public Land
5% public — 14,939 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
9,826 ac
66%
State Park/Recreation
4,912 ac
33%
Other state
201 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4542,2133,667

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Sussex 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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