Deer Hunting in Monroe County, New York

Monroe County, New York hunters harvested 4,576 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.0 per square mile, 15th in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,576 total deer
Antlered2,219
Antlerless2,357
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Density
7.0 deer / sq mi
This county7.0
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#15 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#14 Chemung County
#15 Monroe County
#16 Tioga County
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Public Land
8% public — 32,863 acres
Local/Metropark
25,884 ac
79%
State Park/Recreation
6,203 ac
19%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
628 ac
2%
Other state
148 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,2192,3574,576

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Monroe 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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