NC Deer Hunting

Deer in North Carolina

Deer hunting season data across 27 GMUs in North Carolina. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.

27 Seasons3 Weapon Types

Muzzleloader

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone 1Primitive WeaponsSep 15Oct 31
Zone 2Primitive WeaponsSep 15Oct 31
Zone 3Primitive WeaponsSep 15Oct 31
Zone 4Primitive WeaponsSep 15Oct 31
Zone 5Primitive WeaponsSep 15Oct 31
Zone 6Primitive WeaponsSep 15Oct 31
Zone 7Primitive WeaponsSep 15Oct 31
Zone 8Primitive WeaponsSep 15Oct 31
Zone 9Primitive WeaponsSep 15Oct 31

Archery

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone 1ArcheryOct 1Nov 30
Zone 2ArcheryOct 1Nov 30
Zone 3ArcheryOct 1Nov 30
Zone 4ArcheryOct 1Nov 30
Zone 5ArcheryOct 1Nov 30
Zone 6ArcheryOct 1Nov 30
Zone 7ArcheryOct 1Nov 30
Zone 8ArcheryOct 1Nov 30
Zone 9ArcheryOct 1Nov 30

Rifle

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone 1General Zone 1Nov 15Dec 15
Zone 2General Zone 1Nov 15Dec 15
Zone 3General Zone 1Nov 15Dec 15
Zone 4General Zone 1Nov 15Dec 15
Zone 5General Zone 1Nov 15Dec 15
Zone 6General Zone 1Nov 15Dec 15
Zone 7General Zone 1Nov 15Dec 15
Zone 8General Zone 1Nov 15Dec 15
Zone 9General Zone 1Nov 15Dec 15

Plan your Deer hunt in North Carolina

View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

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