Deer Hunting in Seneca County, New York

Seneca County, New York hunters harvested 2,040 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.3 per square mile, 20th in the state. The county is roughly 12% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,040 total deer
Antlered996
Antlerless1,044
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Density
6.3 deer / sq mi
This county6.3
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#20 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#19 Cattaraugus County
#20 Seneca County
#21 Chenango County
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Public Land
12% public — 24,774 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
14,341 ac
58%
National Forest
5,274 ac
21%
State Park/Recreation
4,580 ac
18%
Local/Metropark
290 ac
1%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
289 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259961,0442,040

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Seneca 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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