Deer Hunting in Saratoga County, New York

Saratoga County, New York hunters harvested 2,362 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.9 per square mile, 43rd in the state. The county is roughly 10% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,362 total deer
Antlered1,440
Antlerless922
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Density
2.9 deer / sq mi
This county2.9
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#43 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#42 Ulster County
#43 Saratoga County
#44 Lewis County
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Public Land
10% public — 52,844 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
22,220 ac
42%
Local/Metropark
14,202 ac
27%
State Park/Recreation
12,258 ac
23%
Other federal
3,017 ac
6%
Other state
1,147 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4409222,362

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Saratoga 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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