Deer Hunting in Ulster County, New York

Ulster County, New York hunters harvested 3,565 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.2 per square mile, 42nd in the state. The county is roughly 29% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,565 total deer
Antlered2,190
Antlerless1,375
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Density
3.2 deer / sq mi
This county3.2
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#42 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#41 Greene County
#42 Ulster County
#43 Saratoga County
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Public Land
29% public — 206,567 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
91,735 ac
44%
Other state
89,896 ac
44%
Local/Metropark
15,802 ac
8%
State Park/Recreation
7,940 ac
4%
National Wildlife Refuge
1,194 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,1901,3753,565

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Ulster 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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