Deer Hunting in Herkimer County, New York

Herkimer County, New York hunters harvested 2,590 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.8 per square mile, 50th in the state. The county is roughly 43% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,590 total deer
Antlered1,692
Antlerless898
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Density
1.8 deer / sq mi
This county1.8
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#50 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#49 Westchester County
#50 Herkimer County
#51 Franklin County
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Public Land
43% public — 387,555 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
232,425 ac
60%
Other state
141,320 ac
36%
Local/Metropark
10,069 ac
3%
State Park/Recreation
3,741 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,6928982,590

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Herkimer 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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