Deer Hunting in Rockland County, New York

Rockland County, New York hunters harvested 259 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.5 per square mile, 52nd in the state. The county is roughly 37% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 259 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
259 total deer
Antlered198
Antlerless61
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Density
1.5 deer / sq mi
This county1.5
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#52 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#51 Franklin County
#52 Rockland County
#53 Clinton County
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Public Land
37% public — 41,448 acres
State Park/Recreation
33,984 ac
82%
Local/Metropark
7,274 ac
18%
Other state
100 ac
0%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
90 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202519861259

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Rockland 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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