North Carolina is seeing a rise in deer attacks, which are concerning officials seeking to protect both animals and humans.

On Dec. 1, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) released a statement about the alarming increase in deer attacks in the state. According to the release, there have been numerous reported incidents of deer attacking people and dogs in 2025, affecting six counties: Rockingham, Randolph, Wilkes, Onslow, Iredell, and Cherokee.

The NCWRC noted that one particularly gruesome incident occurred on November 6, involving a 70-year-old who was left hospitalized after being gored by a male deer near her mailbox. The agency said there is a common thread among many of the 2025 deer attacks: deer fed or illegally raised by humans.

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