Deer Hunting in Oneida County, New York

Oneida County, New York hunters harvested 5,148 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.2 per square mile, 33rd in the state. The county is roughly 10% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
5,148 total deer
Antlered2,973
Antlerless2,175
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Density
4.2 deer / sq mi
This county4.2
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#33 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#32 Schoharie County
#33 Oneida County
#34 Columbia County
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Public Land
10% public — 77,025 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
53,280 ac
69%
Local/Metropark
13,795 ac
18%
State Park/Recreation
9,536 ac
12%
Other state
397 ac
1%
National Park/Monument
17 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,9732,1755,148

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Oneida 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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