Deer Hunting in Rensselaer County, New York

Rensselaer County, New York hunters harvested 2,588 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.0 per square mile, 37th in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,588 total deer
Antlered1,507
Antlerless1,081
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Density
4.0 deer / sq mi
This county4.0
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#37 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#36 Montgomery County
#37 Rensselaer County
#38 Delaware County
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Public Land
8% public — 33,178 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
15,199 ac
46%
State Park/Recreation
12,014 ac
36%
Local/Metropark
5,625 ac
17%
Other state
340 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5071,0812,588

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Rensselaer 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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