deer season zone · North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Western deer season zone
North Carolina, United States
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About Western deer season zone
Western deer season zone is a deer season zone in North Carolina, United States, set by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It covers about 18,600 km² (7,181 mi²). Towns inside it include Asheville, Lenoir, Morganton, Hendersonville, Waynesville and Black Mountain.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- Western
- Area
- 18,600 km²
- Area (miles)
- 7,181 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,436 km² of public or protected land inside it, 35% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 4,226 | 23% |
| National Park Service | 1,241 | 7% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 971 | 5% |
| NC Department of Agriculture, Forest Service | 20 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 20 | under 1% |
| Mitchell County: multiple municipal | 7.7 | under 1% |
| Multiple owners | 6.9 | under 1% |
| The Conservation Fund | 5.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 17 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Sep 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 26, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 28, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | firearm source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
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Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Western deer season zone
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Western deer season zone?
About 18,600 km² (7,181 mi²), as HuntGrid maps North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Western deer season zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,436 km² of public or protected land, 35% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 08 Southern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Western deer season zone?
This page lists 4 seasons a person has checked against North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Western deer season zone?
In the same unit system: Northwestern deer season zone and Northwestern CWD Management Area deer season zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (zone definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Zones defined in 15A NCAC 10B .0203 and .0502; county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. The official regulations and maps have the final word.