Deer Hunting in Delaware County, New York

Delaware County, New York hunters harvested 5,715 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.0 per square mile, 38th in the state. The county is roughly 11% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
5,715 total deer
Antlered3,715
Antlerless2,000
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Density
4.0 deer / sq mi
This county4.0
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#38 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#37 Rensselaer County
#38 Delaware County
#39 Washington County
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Public Land
11% public — 97,412 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
62,274 ac
64%
Local/Metropark
25,681 ac
26%
State Park/Recreation
9,040 ac
9%
Other state
417 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,7152,0005,715

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Delaware 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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