Deer Hunting in Franklin County, New York

Franklin County, New York hunters harvested 2,836 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.7 per square mile, 51st in the state. The county is roughly 29% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,836 total deer
Antlered2,164
Antlerless672
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Density
1.7 deer / sq mi
This county1.7
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#51 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#50 Herkimer County
#51 Franklin County
#52 Rockland County
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Public Land
29% public — 306,180 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
244,839 ac
80%
Other state
57,504 ac
19%
State Park/Recreation
2,700 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
1,137 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,1646722,836

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Franklin 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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