Guilford County deer harvest: North Carolina, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 2,251 deer in Guilford County in the 2025-26 season: 1,163 antlered bucks and 991 does (NCWRC). That is 3.5 deer per square mile of land; by total the county ranked 39th of North Carolina's 100. The count was 5% above 2024-25 (2,151). NCWRC's records go back to 1976-77; the most in one season was 2,549 in 2020-21.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: NCWRC reported deer harvest to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: NCWRC's 2026-27 dates.
Guilford CountyNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 2,251 (1,163 antlered bucks, 97 antlerless males, 991 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3.5, 61st of 100 |
| Antlered bucks per square mile | 4.2 (NCWRC) |
| Average, 10 seasons | 2,226 deer a season |
| Most in one season since 1976 | 2,549 in 2020-21 |
| Deer season zone | Central (gun opens Nov. 14) |
| NCWRC district | District 5, Piedmont; N. Piedmont unit |
| On game lands, 2025-26 | 0 deer |
| Land area | 646 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No game land |
| Towns | Greensboro, High Point, Summerfield, Stokesdale and Oak Ridge |
How many deer are killed in Guilford County each season?
The average over the last 10 seasons was 2,226; the most was 2,549 in 2020-21 and the fewest 1,858 in 2016-17. 2025-26 was 21% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Per square mile |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2,251 | 3.5 |
| 2024-25 | 2,151 | 3.3 |
| 2023-24 | 2,277 | 3.5 |
| 2022-23 | 2,490 | 3.9 |
| 2021-22 | 2,284 | 3.5 |
| 2020-21 | 2,549 | 3.9 |
| 2019-20 | 2,273 | 3.5 |
| 2018-19 | 1,959 | 3 |
| 2017-18 | 2,167 | 3.4 |
| 2016-17 | 1,858 | 2.9 |
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 | 1,163 | 97 | 991 | 1,368 | 267 | 319 | 297 | 0 | 2,251 |
| 2024-25 | 1,126 | 91 | 934 | 1,384 | 252 | 250 | 265 | 0 | 2,151 |
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 646 square miles of land (Census).
When is deer season in Guilford County in 2026-27?
Guilford County is in NCWRC's Central deer zone. Its 2026-27 dates:
| Method | Antlered deer | Antlerless deer |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sept. 12 to Oct. 30, 2026 | Same as antlered |
| Blackpowder | Oct. 31 to Nov. 13, 2026 | Same as antlered |
| Gun | Nov. 14, 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 Guilford County?
No game land boundary falls in Guilford County. The closest game lands with a page here: Dan River Game Land (about 26 miles), Buckhorn Game Land (about 32 miles) and Uwharrie Game Land (about 34 miles).
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 Guilford County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Zone | Deer, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford County | Central | 2,251 | 3.5 | 21% |
| Alamance County | Central | 2,769 | 6.5 | 36% |
| Davidson County | Central | 3,527 | 6.4 | 59% |
| Forsyth County | Northwestern CWD Management Area | 1,475 | 3.6 | 8% |
| Randolph County | Central | 5,349 | 6.8 | 82% |
| Rockingham County | Central | 4,033 | 7.1 | 39% |
| Stokes County | Northwestern CWD Management Area | 3,192 | 7.1 | 14% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Guilford County, NC last season?
NCWRC reports 2,251 deer taken in Guilford County in the 2025-26 season: 1,163 antlered bucks, 97 antlerless males and 991 does. 1,368 were taken with a gun, 267 with blackpowder, 319 with a bow and 297 with a crossbow.
When is deer season in Guilford County in 2026-27?
Guilford County is in the Central deer zone: archery Sept. 12 to Oct. 30, 2026; blackpowder Oct. 31 to Nov. 13, 2026; gun Nov. 14, 2026 to Jan. 1, 2027 (NCWRC 2026-27 season dates).
Is there public hunting land in Guilford County?
No game land boundary falls in Guilford County. The closest game lands with a page here: Dan River Game Land (about 26 miles), Buckhorn Game Land (about 32 miles) and Uwharrie Game Land (about 34 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Guilford County gone up or down?
From 1,858 in 2016-17 to 2,251 in 2025-26, 21% higher. The most since NCWRC's records began was 2,549 in 2020-21.
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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.
FilledTag is not part of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Numbers are copied from NCWRC and the Census Bureau or measured from public maps; nothing here is estimated by FilledTag.
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