Deer Hunting in Oswego County, New York

Oswego County, New York hunters harvested 4,497 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.7 per square mile, 31st in the state. The county is roughly 10% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
4,497 total deer
Antlered2,592
Antlerless1,905
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Density
4.7 deer / sq mi
This county4.7
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#31 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#30 Albany County
#31 Oswego County
#32 Schoharie County
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Public Land
10% public — 62,651 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
30,891 ac
49%
State Park/Recreation
25,856 ac
41%
Local/Metropark
5,331 ac
9%
Other state
573 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,5921,9054,497

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Oswego 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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