Deer Hunting in Cayuga County, New York

Cayuga County, New York hunters harvested 4,441 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.4 per square mile, 18th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,441 total deer
Antlered2,140
Antlerless2,301
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Density
6.4 deer / sq mi
This county6.4
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#18 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#17 Broome County
#18 Cayuga County
#19 Cattaraugus County
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Public Land
5% public — 21,574 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
9,575 ac
44%
State Park/Recreation
8,276 ac
38%
Local/Metropark
3,237 ac
15%
National Wildlife Refuge
486 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,1402,3014,441

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Cayuga 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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