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Deer Hunting in Genesee County, New York

Genesee County, New York hunters harvested 5,179 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.5 per square mile, 5th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
5,179 total deer
Antlered2,385
Antlerless2,794
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Density
10.5 deer / sq mi
This county10.5
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#5 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#4 Steuben County
#5 Genesee County
#6 Livingston County
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Public Land
6% public — 19,686 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
10,807 ac
55%
State Park/Recreation
7,217 ac
37%
Local/Metropark
1,662 ac
8%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,3852,7945,179

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Genesee 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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