NEW YORK STATE — Hunters took approximately 243,000 deer (124,000 antlerless deer and 119,000 adult bucks) during the 2012-13 hunting seasons, about 6% more than were taken the previous year. Increases were most pronounced in the northern zone where total take (30,840) increased 15 percent from 2011. In the southern zone, the adult buck take (about 98,570) increased 6% and the antlerless take (110,900) increased 5% from 2011. The 2012 harvest reflects deer populations that are greater than desired levels in many parts of New York. Increased take of antlerless deer will be necessary in 2013.

Visit www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/90368.html for a summary table of the 2012 deer harvest by zone and tag type, or visit www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/2012deerrpt.pdf (3.8 mb, PDF) for a comprehensive report of the harvest.