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Deer Hunting in Dutchess County, New York
Dutchess County, New York hunters harvested 1,695 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.1 per square mile, 48th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.
Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,695 total deer
Antlered1,077
Antlerless618
Public Land
6% public — 32,278 acres
State Park/Recreation
12,358 ac
38%
Local/Metropark
6,773 ac
21%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
5,930 ac
18%
Other federal
5,485 ac
17%
Other state
1,444 ac
4%
National Wildlife Refuge
288 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,077 | 618 | 1,695 |
Harvest source: dec.ny.gov
Harvest figures for Dutchess 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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