Deer Hunting in Otsego County, New York

Otsego County, New York hunters harvested 5,021 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.0 per square mile, 29th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
5,021 total deer
Antlered2,942
Antlerless2,079
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Density
5.0 deer / sq mi
This county5.0
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#29 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#28 Onondaga County
#29 Otsego County
#30 Albany County
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Public Land
5% public — 32,543 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
20,356 ac
63%
State Park/Recreation
6,170 ac
19%
Local/Metropark
6,004 ac
18%
Other state
13 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,9422,0795,021

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Otsego 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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