Deer Hunting in Jefferson County, New York

Jefferson County, New York hunters harvested 6,871 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.4 per square mile, 26th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
6,871 total deer
Antlered3,930
Antlerless2,941
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Density
5.4 deer / sq mi
This county5.4
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#26 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#25 Sullivan County
#26 Jefferson County
#27 Cortland County
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Public Land
7% public — 54,694 acres
State Park/Recreation
28,707 ac
52%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
17,530 ac
32%
Local/Metropark
8,332 ac
15%
Other state
113 ac
0%
Military
12 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,9302,9416,871

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Jefferson 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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