Deer Hunting in Schoharie County, New York

Schoharie County, New York hunters harvested 2,793 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.5 per square mile, 32nd in the state. The county is roughly 10% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,793 total deer
Antlered1,658
Antlerless1,135
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Density
4.5 deer / sq mi
This county4.5
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#32 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#31 Oswego County
#32 Schoharie County
#33 Oneida County
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Public Land
10% public — 38,512 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
35,030 ac
91%
Local/Metropark
2,719 ac
7%
State Park/Recreation
763 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,6581,1352,793

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Schoharie 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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