Deer Hunting in Washington County, New York

Washington County, New York hunters harvested 2,771 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.3 per square mile, 39th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,771 total deer
Antlered1,699
Antlerless1,072
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Density
3.3 deer / sq mi
This county3.3
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#39 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#38 Delaware County
#39 Washington County
#40 Suffolk County
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Public Land
7% public — 36,055 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
30,880 ac
86%
State Park/Recreation
3,037 ac
8%
Local/Metropark
2,078 ac
6%
Other state
60 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,6991,0722,771

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Washington 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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