Deer hunting in New York

The words “New York” bring to mind the concrete jungle of skyscrapers with a lonely green spot of the Central Park in between, but just a couple of hours from The Big Apple you will see whitetail action that’s probably better than it used to be when Fenimore Cooper’s Leatherstocking roamed the general area. From Adirondack big woods to farm-country edges and hardwood ridges, the Empire State offers a mix of habitat that keeps hunts interesting, especially in the southern and western parts. Let’s admit it, traveling to New York State specifically to hunt deer did no one ever, but if duty or business calls you to these parts - or if you are one of those urban types who feel a sudden urge to get away from the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in humankind’s true environment - there’s no reason not to explore outfitted hunt options. Public land hunting is a challenge even for the natives, and private land access is harder to come by than a rent-controlled apartment with a view of Central Park. Outfitters will provide you with the key element: access, as well as local knowledge, well-positioned treestands and ground blinds on pinch points, creek crossings, field edges, and travel corridors, or tips on other hunting methods. Browse the hunts below to compare areas, dates, guide style, lodging, and pricing—and book your New York whitetail hunt with confidence on BookYourHunt.com!