NY Pheasant Hunting

New York Pheasant Season 2026 by WMU

Pheasant season in New York runs Oct 1 – Sep 28 across 56 WMUs.

110 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Regular

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

+ 83 more

Falconry

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone 2AFalconryNov 1 — Dec 31———
StatewideFalconryOct 1 — Mar 31———

Pheasant in New York: FAQ

When is pheasant season in New York?

Pheasant season in New York currently runs Oct 1 to Sep 28, 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 in New York: parcels + public land