During the 2024-25 hunting season, hunters in Niagara County reported the harvest of more than 4,000 deer, contributing to New York’s overall tally of approximately 223,304 deer statewide. This significant figure reflects not only the ongoing popularity of hunting in the region but also highlights deer population management efforts by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
The DEC emphasizes the importance of such hunts in maintaining healthy wildlife populations and ensuring safety for local vegetation. With an estimated 223,304 deer harvested across New York, the figures underscore the necessity of regulated hunting practices. Interested readers can explore further details on regulations and conservation strategies that accompany these annual figures.
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