Washington County, North Carolina
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl, Black Bear
- Group
- Coastal Plain
- Area
- N/A
- Public land
- N/A
Season & harvest data is published for no species so far. White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl, Black Bear also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedWashington County lies in the northeastern coastal plain along the Roanoke River and Albemarle Sound, making it one of North Carolina premier counties for both big-game and waterfowl hunting. The Roanoke River floodplain bottomlands harbor some of the largest black bears in the state alongside excellent whitetail hunting in mature hardwood timber. Albemarle Sound and surrounding agricultural fields support strong waterfowl migrations and some of the most productive turkey habitat in the coastal plain.
Flat coastal plain with extensive Roanoke River delta and floodplain bottomlands, managed agricultural fields, Atlantic white cedar pocosins, and Albemarle Sound shoreline providing diverse habitat types within a compact geography.
Low to moderate. Remote location and limited paved road infrastructure keep overall pressure low despite the excellent reputation of the county among serious big-game hunters.
OTC deer license required.
Black bear hunting is outstanding and the Roanoke River corridor ranks among the most productive bear areas in North Carolina. Waterfowl hunting on the sound and river impoundments is solid for puddle ducks and snow geese. Turkey populations are healthy on agricultural margins throughout the county.
Roanoke River bottomland bear and deer hunting of regional renown; Albemarle Sound waterfowl hunting for committed coastal hunters targeting major migration corridors.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: NCWRC county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 11d ago.