Person County deer harvest: North Carolina, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 2,604 deer in Person County in the 2025-26 season: 1,251 antlered bucks and 1,219 does (NCWRC). That is 6.6 deer per square mile of land; by total the county ranked 31st of North Carolina's 100. The count was 2% above 2024-25 (2,557). NCWRC's records go back to 1976-77; the most in one season was 2,854 in 2013-14.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: NCWRC reported deer harvest to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: NCWRC's 2026-27 dates.
Person CountyGame landsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 2,604 (1,251 antlered bucks, 134 antlerless males, 1,219 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 6.6, 14th of 100 |
| Antlered bucks per square mile | 4 (NCWRC) |
| Average, 10 seasons | 2,266 deer a season |
| Most in one season since 1976 | 2,854 in 2013-14 |
| Deer season zone | Central (gun opens Nov. 14) |
| NCWRC district | District 5, Piedmont; N. Piedmont unit |
| On game lands, 2025-26 | 103 deer |
| Land area | 392.3 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 game lands, 7,460 acres |
| Towns | Roxboro |
How many deer are killed in Person County each season?
The average over the last 10 seasons was 2,266; the most was 2,675 in 2023-24 and the fewest 1,981 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 26% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Per square mile |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2,604 | 6.6 |
| 2024-25 | 2,557 | 6.5 |
| 2023-24 | 2,675 | 6.8 |
| 2022-23 | 2,067 | 5.3 |
| 2021-22 | 2,235 | 5.7 |
| 2020-21 | 2,223 | 5.7 |
| 2019-20 | 2,022 | 5.2 |
| 2018-19 | 1,981 | 5 |
| 2017-18 | 2,227 | 5.7 |
| 2016-17 | 2,073 | 5.3 |
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 | 1,251 | 134 | 1,219 | 1,904 | 403 | 146 | 151 | 103 | 2,501 |
| 2024-25 | 1,180 | 139 | 1,238 | 1,972 | 306 | 137 | 142 | 59 | 2,498 |
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 392.3 square miles of land (Census).
When is deer season in Person County in 2026-27?
Person 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 Person County?
| Game land | Acres in Person County | Deer on the whole game land, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Game Land | 5,083 | 67 |
| Hyco Game Land | 2,377 | 36 |
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 Person County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Zone | Deer, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person County | Central | 2,604 | 6.6 | 26% |
| Caswell County | Central | 2,920 | 6.9 | 22% |
| Durham County | Central | 927 | 3.2 | 40% |
| Granville County | Central | 3,125 | 5.9 | 64% |
| Orange County | Central | 1,886 | 4.7 | 30% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Person County, NC last season?
NCWRC reports 2,604 deer taken in Person County in the 2025-26 season: 1,251 antlered bucks, 134 antlerless males and 1,219 does. 1,904 were taken with a gun, 403 with blackpowder, 146 with a bow and 151 with a crossbow.
When is deer season in Person County in 2026-27?
Person 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 Person County?
Yes. NCWRC's map puts Mayo Game Land (5,083 acres in the county) and Hyco Game Land (2,377 acres in the county) in Person County.
Has the deer harvest in Person County gone up or down?
From 2,073 in 2016-17 to 2,604 in 2025-26, 26% higher. The most since NCWRC's records began was 2,854 in 2013-14.
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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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