Deer Hunting in Essex County, New York

Essex County, New York hunters harvested 1,524 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.8 per square mile, 55th in the state. The county is roughly 55% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,524 total deer
Antlered1,251
Antlerless273
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Density
0.8 deer / sq mi
This county0.8
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#55 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#54 Warren County
#55 Essex County
#56 Hamilton County
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Public Land
55% public — 634,077 acres
Other state
396,703 ac
63%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
222,440 ac
35%
State Park/Recreation
9,560 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
5,374 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2512731,524

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Essex 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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