Deer Hunting in Onondaga County, New York

Onondaga County, New York hunters harvested 4,002 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.1 per square mile, 28th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,002 total deer
Antlered2,118
Antlerless1,884
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Density
5.1 deer / sq mi
This county5.1
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#28 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#27 Cortland County
#28 Onondaga County
#29 Otsego County
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Public Land
6% public — 29,681 acres
State Park/Recreation
15,030 ac
51%
Local/Metropark
10,655 ac
36%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,336 ac
11%
Other state
660 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,1181,8844,002

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Onondaga 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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