Deer Hunting in Putnam County, New York

Putnam County, New York hunters harvested 509 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.2 per square mile, 47th in the state. The county is roughly 25% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
509 total deer
Antlered330
Antlerless179
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Density
2.2 deer / sq mi
This county2.2
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#47 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#46 Fulton County
#47 Putnam County
#48 Dutchess County
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Public Land
25% public — 37,438 acres
State Park/Recreation
19,534 ac
52%
Local/Metropark
9,780 ac
26%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
7,161 ac
19%
Other federal
963 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025330179509

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Putnam 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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