NY Pheasant Hunting

New York Pheasant Season 2026 by WMU

Pheasant season in New York runs Sep 27 – Mar 31 across 56 WMUs.

110 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Regular

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone 1ARegularOct 25Oct 26
Zone 1ARegularNov 1Dec 31
Zone 1CRegularOct 25Oct 26
Zone 1CRegularNov 1Dec 31
3CRegularOct 11Oct 12
3CRegularOct 18Feb 28
3FRegularOct 11Oct 12
3FRegularOct 18Feb 28
3GRegularOct 11Oct 12
3GRegularOct 18Feb 28
3HRegularOct 11Oct 12
3HRegularOct 18Feb 28
3JRegularOct 11Oct 12
3JRegularOct 18Feb 28
3KRegularOct 11Oct 12
3KRegularOct 18Feb 28
3MRegularOct 11Oct 12
3MRegularOct 18Feb 28
3NRegularOct 11Oct 12
3NRegularOct 18Feb 28
3PRegularOct 11Oct 12
3PRegularOct 18Feb 28
3RRegularOct 11Oct 12
3RRegularOct 18Feb 28
3SRegularOct 11Oct 12

+ 83 more

Falconry

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone 2AFalconryNov 1Dec 31
StatewideFalconryOct 1Mar 31

Pheasant in New York: FAQ

When is pheasant season in New York?

Pheasant season in New York currently runs Sep 27 to Mar 31, across 110 season rows and 56 WMUs, split by weapon (Regular, Falconry).

Where is the best place to hunt pheasant in New York?

The best WMUs for pheasant 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.

Plan your Pheasant hunt in New York

View WMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see New York seasons, public land, and license.

Pheasant seasons in New York — offline