Deer Hunting in Columbia County, New York

Columbia County, New York hunters harvested 2,600 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.1 per square mile, 34th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,600 total deer
Antlered1,425
Antlerless1,175
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Density
4.1 deer / sq mi
This county4.1
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#34 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#33 Oneida County
#34 Columbia County
#35 Schenectady County
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Public Land
5% public — 19,785 acres
State Park/Recreation
10,505 ac
53%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,432 ac
33%
Other state
1,482 ac
7%
Local/Metropark
1,322 ac
7%
Other federal
44 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4251,1752,600

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Columbia 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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