A multiple-satisfactions approach was used to determine hunting satisfaction for deer hunters using the Arnot Forest, a controlled hunting area in central New York. A sample of these hunters was surveyed via mail questionnaire; 144 (73.5%) hunters responded. Among 12 potential components of hunting satisfaction in respondents' concept of an ideal situation, "to get outdoors and enjoy nature" and "to see deer or deer signs" were of primary importance, while "to get shots at deer," "to use hunting skills," and "to get away from everyday problems and get a chance to relax" were secondary. Five components of hunting satisfaction were found to be deficient when compared to an ideal situation: getting shots at deer, seeing deer or deer sign, trophy display, using hunting equipment, and using hunting skills. Highly satisfied hunters ranked getting out-of-doors the most important component of the hunt; minimally satisfied hunters ranked getting shots at deer highest. The greatest dissatisfactions were related to harvesting game. We concluded that the multiple-satisfactions approach may prove most useful when used to identify (1) types of hunters seeking similar satisfactions and (2) areas that best provide those satisfactions. Thus, it may be possible to combine hunters seeking similar satisfactions with areas having the greatest potential to provide those satisfactions.