Deer Hunting in Washington County, Virginia

Washington County, Virginia hunters harvested 2,228 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.0 per square mile, 75th in the state. The county is roughly 15% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,228 total deer
Antlered1,532
Antlerless696
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Density
4.0 deer / sq mi
This county4.0
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#75 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#74 Appomattox County
#75 Washington County
#76 Buckingham County
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Public Land
15% public — 55,434 acres
National Forest
24,685 ac
45%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
21,468 ac
39%
State Park/Recreation
8,909 ac
16%
Local/Metropark
250 ac
0%
Other federal
122 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5326962,228

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Washington 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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