2012 Deer Harvest Results - 243,000 deer for 2012

[burmjohn]

Hunters took approximately 243,000 deer (124,000 antlerless deer and 119,000 adult bucks) during the 2012-13 hunting seasons, about 6 percent 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 percent and the antlerless take (110,900) increased 5 percent 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.

 

Full PDF Report (Click Here)

[burmjohn]

Youth Hunt info also here:

 

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/86468.html

 

 

 

New York's first Youth Firearms Deer Hunt was held during the Columbus Day weekend, October 6-8, 2012. During the youth deer hunt, 14-15 year old junior hunters could take 1 deer, antlered or antlerless, with a firearm or crossbow when properly accompanied by a licensed and experienced adult mentor. See the Youth Deer Hunt Photo Gallery for pictures of successful junior hunters.

2012 Results

 

 

Final Report: 2012 Youth Deer Hunt in New York State (PDF) (677 kB)

• 1,411 deer taken (53% antlered and 47% antlerless deer)
• 61% of eligible junior hunters participated (7,779)
• non-participation was primarily influenced by lack of awareness of the Youth Deer Hunt and, to a lesser degree, by time conflicts during Columbus Day weekend.
• The Youth Deer Hunt was a safe hunt. No safety violations or injuries were reported, and no junior hunters were cited for hunting violations.

[growalot]

That's a ...IMO...significant # of buck fawn taken over doe fawn....imagine if they had made it through the season