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Deer Hunting in Yates County, New York

Yates County, New York hunters harvested 4,440 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 13.1 per square mile, 1st in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
4,440 total deer
Antlered1,950
Antlerless2,490
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Density
13.1 deer / sq mi
This county13.1
New York avg5.4
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County Rank
#1 of 62
Most harvestLeast harvest
#1 Yates County
#2 Schuyler County
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Public Land
4% public — 8,842 acres
State Park/Recreation
6,143 ac
69%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,261 ac
26%
Local/Metropark
438 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,9502,4904,440

Harvest source: dec.ny.gov

Harvest figures for Yates 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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