Deer Hunting in Cortland County, New York

Cortland County, New York hunters harvested 2,631 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.3 per square mile, 27th in the state. The county is roughly 12% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,631 total deer
Antlered1,387
Antlerless1,244
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Density
5.3 deer / sq mi
This county5.3
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#27 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#26 Jefferson County
#27 Cortland County
#28 Onondaga County
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Public Land
12% public — 37,862 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
34,166 ac
90%
State Park/Recreation
2,752 ac
7%
Local/Metropark
838 ac
2%
Other federal
106 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3871,2442,631

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Cortland 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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