Deer Hunting in Tompkins County, New York

Tompkins County, New York hunters harvested 3,543 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.5 per square mile, 13th in the state. The county is roughly 11% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,543 total deer
Antlered1,741
Antlerless1,802
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Density
7.5 deer / sq mi
This county7.5
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#13 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#12 Niagara County
#13 Tompkins County
#14 Chemung County
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Public Land
11% public — 33,639 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
20,067 ac
60%
State Park/Recreation
9,898 ac
29%
Local/Metropark
3,485 ac
10%
Other state
189 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,7411,8023,543

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Tompkins 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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