North Carolina Deer Hunting
Previous Results
Explore official North Carolina deer harvest results by county and season.
Total Harvest
789
Total Deer Harvested
Antlered Deer
560
71% of Total Harvest
Antlerless Deer
229
29% of Total Harvest
% Buck Ratio
71%
Antlered Deer Percentage
McDowell County
2024–2025 Season
| Total Harvest | Antlered | Antlerless | Archery | Gun | MLoader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 789 | 560 | 229 | 277 | 434 | 201 |
| % OF TOTAL HARVEST | 71% | 29% | 35.1% | 55% | 25.5% |
Harvest by Method
Breakdown of deer taken by hunting method.
Archery Kills
277
35.1%
of Total Harvest
Firearm Kills
434
55%
of Total Harvest
Muzzleloader Kills
201
25.5%
of Total Harvest
McDowell County Insights
In the 2024–2025 Season, McDowell County hunters harvested 789 deer. Firearms accounted for the highest number of harvests (434), followed by archery (35.1%) and muzzleloader (25.5%).