Bobcat hunting season data across 78 GMUs in New York. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3C | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3F | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3G | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3H | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3J | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3K | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3M | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3N | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3P | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3R | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3S | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4B | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4C | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4J | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4K | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4L | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4S | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4T | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4U | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4Y | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4Z | Regular | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 5A | Regular | Oct 25 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
| 5C | Regular | Oct 25 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
| 5F | Regular | Oct 25 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
| 5G | Regular | Oct 25 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
+ 14 more
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3C | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3F | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3G | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3H | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3J | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3K | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3M | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3N | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3P | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3R | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 3S | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4B | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4C | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4J | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4K | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4L | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4S | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4T | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4U | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4Y | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 4Z | Trapping | Oct 25 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| 5A | Trapping | Oct 25 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
| 5C | Trapping | Oct 25 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
| 5F | Trapping | Oct 25 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
| 5G | Trapping | Oct 25 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
+ 14 more
New York has 78 bobcat seasons across 39 zones, split by weapon (Regular, Trapping). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best zones for bobcat in New York depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.