Deer Hunting in Schenectady County, New York

Schenectady County, New York hunters harvested 820 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.0 per square mile, 35th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
820 total deer
Antlered464
Antlerless356
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Density
4.0 deer / sq mi
This county4.0
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#35 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#34 Columbia County
#35 Schenectady County
#36 Montgomery County
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Public Land
5% public — 6,040 acres
Local/Metropark
4,128 ac
68%
State Park/Recreation
1,220 ac
20%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
692 ac
11%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025464356820

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Schenectady 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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