New York Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for New York, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
1 of 8 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
New York Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for New York including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
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Recorded Season Windows
All New York hunting seasons organized by species
Deer 6 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Oct 1 - Nov 14, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Southern Zone | Historical record | Early archery | |
| Archery | Sep 27 - Oct 17, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Northern Zone | Historical record | Northern archery | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 21 - Dec 13, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | WMU9J — private Chautauqua land south of Route20, regular legal-antlered rifle subset | Upcoming | Actual current2026–27 publisher-linked LR2 printed27/PDF29 places WMU9J in Southern Zone Regular Nov21–Dec13. Only private Chautauqua land south of Route20 legal-antlered rifle date subset reviewed; not individual permission. Printed26/PDF28 legal-implements map prohibits rifles in Chautauqua north of Route20; not all county/WMU parcels authorized. Check license/tag/antler/sex/bag/point, boundaries and exact property, legal firearms/ammunition, discharge setbacks/local ordinances, hours/reporting, CWD, access/closures/current amendments. No Northern, early antlerless, youth, bow-only, late bow/muzzleloader, public/controlled or other hunts verified. Agency index/calendar/section PDF403, bodies unverified; current publisher guide actual body used, not stale25NYHD search results. Seven history rows/license metadata unverified. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 15 - Dec 7, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Southern Zone | Historical record | Regular firearms | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 18 - Nov 9, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Northern Zone | Historical record | Northern firearms | |
| Muzzleloader | Dec 8-20, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Southern Zone | Historical record | Late muzzleloader | |
Turkey 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | May 1-31, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Spring season | |
Bear 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Sep 7 - Dec 20, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Early and regular - zones vary | |
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New York Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026
- Available Species
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- Bear
- Deer
- Turkey
- Hunting Methods
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- Archery
- Rifle/Firearm
- Muzzleloader
- Any Legal Method
- Wildlife Agency
- New York Department of Environmental Conservation
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for New York
Only WMU9J private Chautauqua land south of Route20 legal-antlered regular rifle dates Nov21–Dec13,2026 reviewed from actual publisher guide printed27/PDF29 and implements26/28. Rifles prohibited north of Route20; not all properties/WMUs authorized. Licenses/tags, antler/sex/bag, boundaries, firearm/ammunition, setbacks/local rules, hours/reporting, CWD, access/closures need checks. Other hunts and seven history rows/license metadata unverified; agency index/calendar/PDF403 explicit, not individual permission.
Hunting Method Legend
New York Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in New York
What are the hunting season dates for New York?
Recorded New York entries cover Bear, Deer, Turkey. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in New York?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-10-01 to 2025-11-14; 2025-09-27 to 2025-10-17; 2026-11-21 to 2026-12-13; 2025-11-15 to 2025-12-07; 2025-10-18 to 2025-11-09; 2025-12-08 to 2025-12-20. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does New York require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current New York agency rules and your actual license.
Which recorded windows include the assessment date 2026-10-14 UTC in New York?
The next recorded window is Deer starting Nov 21, 2026. Check its row evidence and current regulations; the record may be unverified.
What should I know about hunting in New York?
Only WMU9J private Chautauqua land south of Route20 legal-antlered regular rifle dates Nov21–Dec13,2026 reviewed from actual publisher guide printed27/PDF29 and implements26/28. Rifles prohibited north of Route20; not all properties/WMUs authorized. Licenses/tags, antler/sex/bag, boundaries, firearm/ammunition, setbacks/local rules, hours/reporting, CWD, access/closures need checks. Other hunts and seven history rows/license metadata unverified; agency index/calendar/PDF403 explicit, not individual permission.
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