Robeson County deer harvest: North Carolina, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 2,004 deer in Robeson County in the 2025-26 season: 1,116 antlered bucks and 830 does (NCWRC). That is 2.1 deer per square mile of land; by total the county ranked 49th of North Carolina's 100. The count was 11% above 2024-25 (1,812). NCWRC's records go back to 1976-77; the most in one season was 2,004 in 2025-26.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: NCWRC reported deer harvest to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: NCWRC's 2026-27 dates.
Robeson CountyGame landsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 2,004 (1,116 antlered bucks, 58 antlerless males, 830 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 2.1, 83rd of 100 |
| Antlered bucks per square mile | 1.4 (NCWRC) |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,373 deer a season |
| Most in one season since 1976 | 2,004 in 2025-26 |
| Deer season zone | Southeastern (gun opens Oct. 17) |
| NCWRC district | District 4, Coastal; Sandhills unit |
| On game lands, 2025-26 | 11 deer |
| Land area | 947.3 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 game land, 256 acres; 465 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Lumberton, Red Springs, Pembroke, Fairmont and Maxton |
How many deer are killed in Robeson County each season?
The average over the last 10 seasons was 1,373; the most was 2,004 in 2025-26 and the fewest 965 in 2016-17. 2025-26 was 108% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Per square mile |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2,004 | 2.1 |
| 2024-25 | 1,812 | 1.9 |
| 2023-24 | 1,471 | 1.6 |
| 2022-23 | 1,366 | 1.4 |
| 2021-22 | 1,359 | 1.4 |
| 2020-21 | 1,259 | 1.3 |
| 2019-20 | 1,242 | 1.3 |
| 2018-19 | 1,008 | 1.1 |
| 2017-18 | 1,247 | 1.3 |
| 2016-17 | 965 | 1 |
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 | 1,116 | 58 | 830 | 1,882 | 45 | 44 | 33 | 11 | 1,993 |
| 2024-25 | 1,029 | 65 | 718 | 1,735 | 23 | 40 | 14 | 20 | 1,792 |
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 947.3 square miles of land (Census).
When is deer season in Robeson County in 2026-27?
Robeson County is in NCWRC's Southeastern 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 Robeson County?
| Game land | Acres in Robeson County | Deer on the whole game land, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Bullard and Branch Game Land | 256 | 2 |
465 acres of national wildlife refuge lie in the county, measured on the federal maps. National forest land in North Carolina is managed as game land under NCWRC's rules.
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 Robeson County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Zone | Deer, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robeson County | Southeastern | 2,004 | 2.1 | 108% |
| Bladen County | Southeastern | 2,597 | 3 | 14% |
| Columbus County | Southeastern | 2,921 | 3.1 | 96% |
| Cumberland County | Southeastern CWD Management Area | 1,103 | 1.7 | 17% |
| Hoke County | Southeastern | 646 | 1.7 | 48% |
| Scotland County | Southeastern | 1,215 | 3.8 | 104% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Robeson County, NC last season?
NCWRC reports 2,004 deer taken in Robeson County in the 2025-26 season: 1,116 antlered bucks, 58 antlerless males and 830 does. 1,882 were taken with a gun, 45 with blackpowder, 44 with a bow and 33 with a crossbow.
When is deer season in Robeson County in 2026-27?
Robeson County is in the Southeastern 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 Robeson County?
Yes. NCWRC's map puts Bullard and Branch Game Land (256 acres in the county) in Robeson County.
Has the deer harvest in Robeson County gone up or down?
From 965 in 2016-17 to 2,004 in 2025-26, 108% higher. The most since NCWRC's records began was 2,004 in 2025-26.
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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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