Halifax County deer harvest: North Carolina, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 3,657 deer in Halifax County in the 2025-26 season: 1,814 antlered bucks and 1,651 does (NCWRC). That is 5.1 deer per square mile of land; by total the county ranked 8th of North Carolina's 100. The count was 2% above 2024-25 (3,570). NCWRC's records go back to 1976-77; the most in one season was 6,276 in 2008-09.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: NCWRC reported deer harvest to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: NCWRC's 2026-27 dates.
Halifax CountyGame landsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 3,657 (1,814 antlered bucks, 192 antlerless males, 1,651 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 5.1, 33rd of 100 |
| Antlered bucks per square mile | 2.94 (NCWRC) |
| Average, 10 seasons | 3,524 deer a season |
| Most in one season since 1976 | 6,276 in 2008-09 |
| Deer season zone | Northeastern (gun opens Oct. 17) |
| NCWRC district | District 3, Coastal; Roanoke unit |
| On game lands, 2025-26 | 165 deer |
| Land area | 723.7 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 6 game lands, 15,886 acres |
| Towns | Roanoke Rapids, Weldon, Enfield, Scotland Neck and Hobgood |
How many deer are killed in Halifax County each season?
The average over the last 10 seasons was 3,524; the most was 3,937 in 2016-17 and the fewest 3,094 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 7% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Per square mile |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 3,657 | 5.1 |
| 2024-25 | 3,570 | 4.9 |
| 2023-24 | 3,714 | 5.1 |
| 2022-23 | 3,192 | 4.4 |
| 2021-22 | 3,287 | 4.5 |
| 2020-21 | 3,515 | 4.9 |
| 2019-20 | 3,448 | 4.8 |
| 2018-19 | 3,094 | 4.3 |
| 2017-18 | 3,821 | 5.3 |
| 2016-17 | 3,937 | 5.4 |
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 | 1,814 | 192 | 1,651 | 3,366 | 170 | 81 | 40 | 165 | 3,492 |
| 2024-25 | 1,659 | 202 | 1,709 | 3,335 | 119 | 87 | 29 | 125 | 3,445 |
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 723.7 square miles of land (Census).
When is deer season in Halifax County in 2026-27?
Halifax County is in NCWRC's Northeastern deer zone. Its 2026-27 dates:
| Method | Antlered deer | Antlerless deer |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sept. 12 to Oct. 2, 2026 | Same as antlered |
| Blackpowder | Oct. 3 to 16, 2026 | Same as antlered |
| Gun | Oct. 17, 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 Halifax County?
| Game land | Acres in Halifax County | Deer on the whole game land, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Tillery Game Land | 5,253 | 88 |
| Upper Roanoke River Wetlands Game Land | 5,007 | 154 |
| Brinkleyville Game Land | 3,340 | 18 |
| Shocco Creek Game Land | 1,999 | 24 |
| Embro Game Land | 166 | 21 |
| Lower Fishing Creek Game Land | 121 | 23 |
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 Halifax County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Zone | Deer, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County | Northeastern | 3,657 | 5.1 | -7% |
| Bertie County | Northeastern | 3,085 | 4.4 | -3% |
| Edgecombe County | Northeastern | 2,845 | 5.6 | 8% |
| Franklin County | Northeastern | 2,411 | 4.9 | 15% |
| Martin County | Northeastern | 2,065 | 4.5 | 13% |
| Nash County | Northeastern | 1,990 | 3.7 | 36% |
| Northampton County | Northeastern | 3,683 | 6.9 | -13% |
| Warren County | Northeastern | 1,476 | 3.4 | -19% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Halifax County, NC last season?
NCWRC reports 3,657 deer taken in Halifax County in the 2025-26 season: 1,814 antlered bucks, 192 antlerless males and 1,651 does. 3,366 were taken with a gun, 170 with blackpowder, 81 with a bow and 40 with a crossbow.
When is deer season in Halifax County in 2026-27?
Halifax County is in the Northeastern deer zone: archery Sept. 12 to Oct. 2, 2026; blackpowder Oct. 3 to 16, 2026; gun Oct. 17, 2026 to Jan. 1, 2027 (NCWRC 2026-27 season dates).
Is there public hunting land in Halifax County?
Yes. NCWRC's map puts Tillery Game Land (5,253 acres in the county), Upper Roanoke River Wetlands Game Land (5,007 acres in the county), Brinkleyville Game Land (3,340 acres in the county) and Shocco Creek Game Land (1,999 acres in the county) in Halifax County.
Has the deer harvest in Halifax County gone up or down?
From 3,937 in 2016-17 to 3,657 in 2025-26, 7% lower. The most since NCWRC's records began was 6,276 in 2008-09.
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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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