New York features diverse hunting from the Adirondack Mountains to the Hudson Valley, with abundant white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and black bear, plus waterfowl along the Great Lakes and Atlantic coast.
New York hunting seasons cover 2,882 season dates across 122 hunt zones for White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Black Bear and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and zone.
Season data sourced from the New York wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | Regular | Oct 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| 1C | Regular | Oct 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| 2A | Regular | Oct 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| 3C | Bowhunting | Oct 1 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| 3C | Regular | Oct 11 — Oct 13 | — | — |
| 3C | Crossbow | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — |
+ 194 more Bear seasons
New York season dates vary by species and zone. Archery seasons typically open first, followed by firearms and muzzleloader. This page lists 2,882 New York season dates across 122 hunt zones—check the species tables above for exact opening and closing dates.
New York offers hunting for 44 species, including White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Black Bear and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
New York is divided into 122 hunt zones. Season dates, harvest rates and public-land access differ by unit—use the tables above to compare units before you apply or buy a tag.
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
New York Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for New York on our interactive hunting map.
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