Deer Hunting in Montgomery County, New York

Montgomery County, New York hunters harvested 1,610 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.0 per square mile, 36th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,610 total deer
Antlered950
Antlerless660
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Density
4.0 deer / sq mi
This county4.0
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#36 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#35 Schenectady County
#36 Montgomery County
#37 Rensselaer County
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Public Land
4% public — 9,510 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
7,102 ac
75%
State Park/Recreation
1,174 ac
12%
Local/Metropark
965 ac
10%
Other state
269 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259506601,610

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Montgomery 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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