Deer Hunting in Chenango County, New York

Chenango County, New York hunters harvested 5,528 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.2 per square mile, 21st in the state. The county is roughly 15% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
5,528 total deer
Antlered3,121
Antlerless2,407
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Density
6.2 deer / sq mi
This county6.2
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#21 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#20 Seneca County
#21 Chenango County
#22 Erie County
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Public Land
15% public — 84,418 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
75,864 ac
90%
State Park/Recreation
6,065 ac
7%
Local/Metropark
1,759 ac
2%
Other state
730 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,1212,4075,528

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Chenango 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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