Deer Hunting in Cattaraugus County, New York

Cattaraugus County, New York hunters harvested 8,337 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.4 per square mile, 19th in the state. The county is roughly 13% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
8,337 total deer
Antlered4,672
Antlerless3,665
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Density
6.4 deer / sq mi
This county6.4
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#19 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#18 Cayuga County
#19 Cattaraugus County
#20 Seneca County
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Public Land
13% public — 105,565 acres
State Park/Recreation
66,892 ac
63%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
32,519 ac
31%
Local/Metropark
4,413 ac
4%
Other state
1,741 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20254,6723,6658,337

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Cattaraugus 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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