Deer Hunting in Virginia Beach city, Virginia

Virginia Beach city, Virginia hunters harvested 200 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.8 per square mile, 97th in the state. The county is roughly 41% public land.

Updated September 2026
▲ Only 200 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
200 total deer
Antlered108
Antlerless92
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Density
0.8 deer / sq mi
This county0.8
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#97 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#96 Chesapeake city
#97 Virginia Beach city
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Public Land
41% public — 63,728 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
19,339 ac
30%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
17,246 ac
27%
Local/Metropark
15,146 ac
24%
State Park/Recreation
10,067 ac
16%
Other state
1,930 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202510892200

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Virginia Beach city 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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