Davie County deer harvest: North Carolina, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,222 deer in Davie County in the 2025-26 season: 699 antlered bucks and 487 does (NCWRC). That is 4.6 deer per square mile of land; by total the county ranked 74th of North Carolina's 100. The count was 8% above 2024-25 (1,128). NCWRC's records go back to 1976-77; the most in one season was 1,427 in 2007-08.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: NCWRC reported deer harvest to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: NCWRC's 2026-27 dates.
Davie CountyGame landsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,222 (699 antlered bucks, 36 antlerless males, 487 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.6, 40th of 100 |
| Antlered bucks per square mile | 3.96 (NCWRC) |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,002 deer a season |
| Most in one season since 1976 | 1,427 in 2007-08 |
| Deer season zone | Northwestern (gun opens Nov. 21) |
| NCWRC district | District 7, Piedmont; N. Foothill unit |
| On game lands, 2025-26 | 26 deer |
| Land area | 263.7 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 game lands, 2,419 acres |
| Towns | Mocksville, Bermuda Run and Cooleemee |
How many deer are killed in Davie County each season?
The average over the last 10 seasons was 1,002; the most was 1,222 in 2025-26 and the fewest 747 in 2022-23. 2025-26 was 28% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Per square mile |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,222 | 4.6 |
| 2024-25 | 1,128 | 4.3 |
| 2023-24 | 950 | 3.6 |
| 2022-23 | 747 | 2.8 |
| 2021-22 | 978 | 3.7 |
| 2020-21 | 1,056 | 4 |
| 2019-20 | 967 | 3.7 |
| 2018-19 | 946 | 3.6 |
| 2017-18 | 1,065 | 4 |
| 2016-17 | 956 | 3.6 |
How the last 2 seasons' deer were taken, and where:
| Season | Antlered bucks | Antlerless males | Does | Gun | Blackpowder | Bow | Crossbow | Game lands | Other land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 699 | 36 | 487 | 879 | 194 | 69 | 80 | 26 | 1,196 |
| 2024-25 | 665 | 28 | 435 | 823 | 170 | 83 | 52 | 22 | 1,106 |
Sources: NCWRC reported deer harvest by county, 1976-2024; NCWRC 2024-25 reported deer harvest by county; NCWRC 2025-26 reported deer harvest by county. Per square mile uses the county's 263.7 square miles of land (Census).
When is deer season in Davie County in 2026-27?
Davie County is in NCWRC's Northwestern deer zone. Its 2026-27 dates:
| Method | Antlered deer | Antlerless deer |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sept. 12 to Nov. 6, 2026 | Same as antlered |
| Blackpowder | Nov. 7 to 20, 2026 | Same as antlered |
| Gun | Nov. 21, 2026 to Jan. 1, 2027 | Same as antlered |
Source: NCWRC hunting and trapping season dates, 2026-27. On game lands, the game land's hunting days also apply.
Where is the public hunting land in Davie County?
| Game land | Acres in Davie County | Deer on the whole game land, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins Game Land | 1,696 | 16 |
| Yadkin River Game Land | 723 | 203 |
Acres measured by FilledTag on NCWRC game land boundaries, U.S. Forest Service national forest ownership and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries.
How does Davie County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Zone | Deer, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davie County | Northwestern | 1,222 | 4.6 | 28% |
| Davidson County | Central | 3,527 | 6.4 | 59% |
| Forsyth County | Northwestern CWD Management Area | 1,475 | 3.6 | 8% |
| Iredell County | Northwestern | 3,133 | 5.5 | 60% |
| Rowan County | Central | 3,203 | 6.3 | 67% |
| Yadkin County | Northwestern CWD Management Area | 2,099 | 6.3 | 40% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Davie County, NC last season?
NCWRC reports 1,222 deer taken in Davie County in the 2025-26 season: 699 antlered bucks, 36 antlerless males and 487 does. 879 were taken with a gun, 194 with blackpowder, 69 with a bow and 80 with a crossbow.
When is deer season in Davie County in 2026-27?
Davie County is in the Northwestern deer zone: archery Sept. 12 to Nov. 6, 2026; blackpowder Nov. 7 to 20, 2026; gun Nov. 21, 2026 to Jan. 1, 2027 (NCWRC 2026-27 season dates).
Is there public hunting land in Davie County?
Yes. NCWRC's map puts Perkins Game Land (1,696 acres in the county) and Yadkin River Game Land (723 acres in the county) in Davie County.
Has the deer harvest in Davie County gone up or down?
From 956 in 2016-17 to 1,222 in 2025-26, 28% higher. The most since NCWRC's records began was 1,427 in 2007-08.
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Where these numbers come from
- Deer harvest: NCWRC reported deer harvest by county, 1976-2024; NCWRC 2024-25 reported deer harvest by county; NCWRC 2025-26 reported deer harvest by county.
- Deer zones and dates: NCWRC hunting and trapping season dates, 2026-27.
- Public land: NCWRC game land boundaries; U.S. Forest Service national forest ownership; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries. County land area: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries. Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
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