Cottontail Rabbit season in New York runs Oct 1 – Mar 31 across 63 WMUs.
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3C | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 3F | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 3G | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 3H | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 3J | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 3K | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 3M | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 3N | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 3P | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 3R | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 3S | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 4B | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 4C | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 4F | Regular | Nov 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 4J | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 4K | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 4L | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 4O | Regular | Nov 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 4S | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 4T | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 4U | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 4Y | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 4Z | Regular | Oct 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 5A | Regular | Oct 1 — Mar 15 | — | — | — |
| 5C | Regular | Oct 1 — Mar 15 | — | — | — |
+ 37 more
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Falconry | Oct 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
Cottontail Rabbit season in New York currently runs Oct 1 to Mar 31, across 63 season rows and 63 WMUs, split by weapon (Regular, Falconry).
The best WMUs for cottontail rabbit in New York depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per WMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View WMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see New York seasons, public land, and license.