Deer Hunting in Lewis County, New York

Lewis County, New York hunters harvested 3,705 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.9 per square mile, 44th in the state. The county is roughly 22% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,705 total deer
Antlered2,484
Antlerless1,221
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Density
2.9 deer / sq mi
This county2.9
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#44 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#43 Saratoga County
#44 Lewis County
#45 St. Lawrence County
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Public Land
22% public — 175,859 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
155,338 ac
88%
Local/Metropark
8,673 ac
5%
State Park/Recreation
7,020 ac
4%
Other state
4,828 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,4841,2213,705

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Lewis 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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