Deer Hunting in Tazewell County, Virginia

Tazewell County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,853 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.6 per square mile, 84th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,853 total deer
Antlered1,212
Antlerless641
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Density
3.6 deer / sq mi
This county3.6
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#84 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#83 Stafford County
#84 Tazewell County
#85 Chesterfield County
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Public Land
6% public — 19,540 acres
National Forest
10,447 ac
53%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
8,104 ac
41%
Local/Metropark
541 ac
3%
Other federal
448 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2126411,853

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Tazewell 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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