Deer Hunting in Erie County, New York

Erie County, New York hunters harvested 6,327 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.1 per square mile, 22nd in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
6,327 total deer
Antlered3,171
Antlerless3,156
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Density
6.1 deer / sq mi
This county6.1
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#22 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#21 Chenango County
#22 Erie County
#23 Madison County
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Public Land
5% public — 31,324 acres
Local/Metropark
22,420 ac
72%
State Park/Recreation
7,999 ac
26%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
873 ac
3%
Military
32 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,1713,1566,327

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Erie 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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