Randolph County deer harvest: North Carolina, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 5,349 deer in Randolph County in the 2025-26 season: 2,636 antlered bucks and 2,496 does (NCWRC). That is 6.8 deer per square mile of land; by total the county ranked 1st of North Carolina's 100. The count was within 1% of 2024-25 (5,364). NCWRC's records go back to 1976-77; the most in one season was 6,233 in 2023-24.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: NCWRC reported deer harvest to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: NCWRC's 2026-27 dates.
Randolph CountyGame landsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 5,349 (2,636 antlered bucks, 217 antlerless males, 2,496 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 6.8, 11th of 100 |
| Antlered bucks per square mile | 4.1 (NCWRC) |
| Average, 10 seasons | 4,323 deer a season |
| Most in one season since 1976 | 6,233 in 2023-24 |
| Deer season zone | Central (gun opens Nov. 14) |
| NCWRC district | District 5, Piedmont; S. Piedmont unit |
| On game lands, 2025-26 | 56 deer |
| Land area | 782.3 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 game land, 10,384 acres |
| Towns | Asheboro, Trinity, Archdale, Randleman and Liberty |
How many deer are killed in Randolph County each season?
The average over the last 10 seasons was 4,323; the most was 6,233 in 2023-24 and the fewest 2,935 in 2016-17. 2025-26 was 82% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Per square mile |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 5,349 | 6.8 |
| 2024-25 | 5,364 | 6.9 |
| 2023-24 | 6,233 | 8 |
| 2022-23 | 4,173 | 5.3 |
| 2021-22 | 4,422 | 5.7 |
| 2020-21 | 4,142 | 5.3 |
| 2019-20 | 3,668 | 4.7 |
| 2018-19 | 3,273 | 4.2 |
| 2017-18 | 3,670 | 4.7 |
| 2016-17 | 2,935 | 3.8 |
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 | 2,636 | 217 | 2,496 | 3,869 | 758 | 319 | 403 | 56 | 5,293 |
| 2024-25 | 2,696 | 263 | 2,405 | 4,004 | 639 | 336 | 385 | 70 | 5,294 |
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 782.3 square miles of land (Census).
When is deer season in Randolph County in 2026-27?
Randolph 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 Randolph County?
| Game land | Acres in Randolph County | Deer on the whole game land, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Uwharrie Game Land | 10,384 | 379 |
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 Randolph County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Zone | Deer, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | Central | 5,349 | 6.8 | 82% |
| Alamance County | Central | 2,769 | 6.5 | 36% |
| Chatham County | Central | 2,481 | 3.6 | 12% |
| Davidson County | Central | 3,527 | 6.4 | 59% |
| Guilford County | Central | 2,251 | 3.5 | 21% |
| Montgomery County | Central | 2,984 | 6.1 | 32% |
| Moore County | Southeastern | 3,360 | 4.8 | 33% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Randolph County, NC last season?
NCWRC reports 5,349 deer taken in Randolph County in the 2025-26 season: 2,636 antlered bucks, 217 antlerless males and 2,496 does. 3,869 were taken with a gun, 758 with blackpowder, 319 with a bow and 403 with a crossbow.
When is deer season in Randolph County in 2026-27?
Randolph 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 Randolph County?
Yes. NCWRC's map puts Uwharrie Game Land (10,384 acres in the county) in Randolph County.
Has the deer harvest in Randolph County gone up or down?
From 2,935 in 2016-17 to 5,349 in 2025-26, 82% higher. The most since NCWRC's records began was 6,233 in 2023-24.
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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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