Deer Hunting in Albany County, New York

Albany County, New York hunters harvested 2,614 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.0 per square mile, 30th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,614 total deer
Antlered1,482
Antlerless1,132
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Density
5.0 deer / sq mi
This county5.0
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#30 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#29 Otsego County
#30 Albany County
#31 Oswego County
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Public Land
9% public — 29,783 acres
Local/Metropark
13,903 ac
47%
State Park/Recreation
9,190 ac
31%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
5,830 ac
20%
Other state
860 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4821,1322,614

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Albany County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
New York deer season, 2025-2026

New York deer and turkey season dates are listed on the New York season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the New York wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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