Based on 16,697 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, White-tailed Deer is most often recorded in June; in New York it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #2 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Odocoileus virginianus
White-tailed Deer in New York by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in New York in June
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern Cottontail
Eastern Chipmunk
Groundhog
Common Raccoon
American Black Bear
American Red Squirrel
Red Fox
Places to look in New York
Botanical GardenNew York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
State ParkAdirondack Park
Botanical GardenQueens Botanical Garden
State ParkFranklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Botanical GardenPlanting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does White-tailed Deer appear in New York?
Mainly May–April, with the most records in June.
How common is White-tailed Deer in New York?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in New York (16,697 records in our sample).