Muskrat season in New York runs Nov 1 – Apr 15 across 67 WMUs.
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | Trapping | Nov 10 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
| 1C | Trapping | Nov 10 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
| 2A | Trapping | Nov 10 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
| 3C | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 3F | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 3G | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 3H | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 3J | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 3K | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 3M | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 3N | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 3P | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 3R | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 3S | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 4B | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 4C | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 4F | Trapping | Dec 15 — Feb 25 | — | — | — |
| 4J | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 4K | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 4L | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 4O | Trapping | Dec 15 — Feb 25 | — | — | — |
| 4S | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 4T | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 4U | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
| 4Y | Trapping | Nov 10 — Apr 7 | — | — | — |
+ 41 more
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone lake-champlain | Regular | Nov 1 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
Muskrat season in New York currently runs Nov 1 to Apr 15, across 67 season rows and 67 WMUs, split by weapon (Trapping, Regular).
The best WMUs for muskrat 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.