Yadkin County deer harvest: North Carolina, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 2,099 deer in Yadkin County in the 2025-26 season: 1,159 antlered bucks and 863 does (NCWRC). That is 6.3 deer per square mile of land; by total the county ranked 44th of North Carolina's 100. The count was 20% above 2024-25 (1,750). NCWRC's records go back to 1976-77; the most in one season was 2,099 in 2025-26.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: NCWRC reported deer harvest to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: NCWRC's 2026-27 dates.
Yadkin CountyLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 2,099 (1,159 antlered bucks, 77 antlerless males, 863 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 6.3, 18th of 100 |
| Antlered bucks per square mile | 4.87 (NCWRC) |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,656 deer a season |
| Most in one season since 1976 | 2,099 in 2025-26 |
| Deer season zone | Northwestern CWD Management Area (gun opens Nov. 14) |
| NCWRC district | District 7, Piedmont; N. Foothill unit |
| On game lands, 2025-26 | 0 deer |
| Land area | 334.9 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No game land |
| Towns | Yadkinville, Jonesville, East Bend and Boonville |
How many deer are killed in Yadkin County each season?
The average over the last 10 seasons was 1,656; the most was 2,099 in 2025-26 and the fewest 1,314 in 2022-23. 2025-26 was 40% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Per square mile |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2,099 | 6.3 |
| 2024-25 | 1,750 | 5.2 |
| 2023-24 | 1,896 | 5.7 |
| 2022-23 | 1,314 | 3.9 |
| 2021-22 | 1,552 | 4.6 |
| 2020-21 | 1,782 | 5.3 |
| 2019-20 | 1,555 | 4.6 |
| 2018-19 | 1,436 | 4.3 |
| 2017-18 | 1,677 | 5 |
| 2016-17 | 1,502 | 4.5 |
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 | 1,159 | 77 | 863 | 1,516 | 347 | 118 | 118 | 0 | 2,099 |
| 2024-25 | 971 | 68 | 711 | 1,294 | 268 | 91 | 97 | 0 | 1,750 |
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 334.9 square miles of land (Census).
When is deer season in Yadkin County in 2026-27?
Yadkin County is in NCWRC's Northwestern CWD Management Area deer zone. Its 2026-27 dates:
| Method | Antlered deer | Antlerless deer |
|---|---|---|
| Special early season | Aug. 22 to 23, 2026 | As listed |
| Archery | Sept. 12 to Oct. 30, 2026 | Sept. 12 to Oct. 30, 2026 |
| Blackpowder | Oct. 31 to Nov. 13, 2026 | Oct. 31 to Nov. 13, 2026 |
| Gun | Nov. 14, 2026 to Jan. 1, 2027 | Nov. 14, 2026 to Jan. 1, 2027 |
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 Yadkin County?
No game land boundary falls in Yadkin County. The closest game lands with a page here: Mitchell River Game Land (about 21 miles), Perkins Game Land (about 25 miles) and Hill Farm Game Land (about 30 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 Yadkin County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Zone | Deer, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadkin County | Northwestern CWD Management Area | 2,099 | 6.3 | 40% |
| Davie County | Northwestern | 1,222 | 4.6 | 28% |
| Forsyth County | Northwestern CWD Management Area | 1,475 | 3.6 | 8% |
| Iredell County | Northwestern | 3,133 | 5.5 | 60% |
| Surry County | Northwestern CWD Management Area | 3,094 | 5.8 | 39% |
| Wilkes County | Northwestern CWD Management Area | 3,328 | 4.4 | 17% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Yadkin County, NC last season?
NCWRC reports 2,099 deer taken in Yadkin County in the 2025-26 season: 1,159 antlered bucks, 77 antlerless males and 863 does. 1,516 were taken with a gun, 347 with blackpowder, 118 with a bow and 118 with a crossbow.
When is deer season in Yadkin County in 2026-27?
Yadkin County is in the Northwestern CWD Management Area deer zone: special early season Aug. 22 to 23, 2026; 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 Yadkin County?
No game land boundary falls in Yadkin County. The closest game lands with a page here: Mitchell River Game Land (about 21 miles), Perkins Game Land (about 25 miles) and Hill Farm Game Land (about 30 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Yadkin County gone up or down?
From 1,502 in 2016-17 to 2,099 in 2025-26, 40% higher. The most since NCWRC's records began was 2,099 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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