Deer Hunting in Westchester County, New York

Westchester County, New York hunters harvested 850 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.0 per square mile, 49th in the state. The county is roughly 18% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
850 total deer
Antlered490
Antlerless360
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Density
2.0 deer / sq mi
This county2.0
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#49 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#48 Dutchess County
#49 Westchester County
#50 Herkimer County
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Public Land
18% public — 48,383 acres
Local/Metropark
43,396 ac
90%
State Park/Recreation
3,460 ac
7%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,124 ac
2%
Other state
403 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025490360850

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Westchester 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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