Deer Hunting in Hamilton County, New York

Hamilton County, New York hunters harvested 1,012 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.6 per square mile, 56th in the state. The county is roughly 76% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,012 total deer
Antlered909
Antlerless103
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Density
0.6 deer / sq mi
This county0.6
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#56 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#55 Essex County
#56 Hamilton County
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Public Land
76% public — 830,968 acres
Other state
495,698 ac
60%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
328,705 ac
40%
State Park/Recreation
6,217 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
348 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259091031,012

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Hamilton 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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