Deer Hunting in Wythe County, Virginia

Wythe County, Virginia hunters harvested 2,582 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.6 per square mile, 45th in the state. The county is roughly 27% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,582 total deer
Antlered1,244
Antlerless1,338
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Density
5.6 deer / sq mi
This county5.6
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#45 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#44 Campbell County
#45 Wythe County
#46 James City County
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Public Land
27% public — 79,579 acres
National Forest
59,172 ac
74%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
14,891 ac
19%
Local/Metropark
4,748 ac
6%
State Park/Recreation
743 ac
1%
Other state
25 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2441,3382,582

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Wythe 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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