Deer Hunting in Madison County, New York

Madison County, New York hunters harvested 3,872 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.9 per square mile, 23rd in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,872 total deer
Antlered1,863
Antlerless2,009
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Density
5.9 deer / sq mi
This county5.9
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#23 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#22 Erie County
#23 Madison County
#24 Orange County
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Public Land
7% public — 31,048 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
24,216 ac
78%
State Park/Recreation
4,573 ac
15%
Local/Metropark
1,796 ac
6%
Other state
463 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,8632,0093,872

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Madison 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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