Rail season in New York runs Sep 1 – Mar 31 across 4 WMUs.
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone lake-champlain | Regular | Sep 1 — Nov 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone northeast | Regular | Sep 1 — Nov 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone southeast | Regular | Sep 1 — Nov 9 | — | — | — |
| Zone western | Regular | Sep 1 — Nov 9 | — | — | — |
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone lake-champlain | Falconry | Oct 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone northeast | Falconry | Oct 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone southeast | Falconry | Oct 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone western | Falconry | Oct 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
Rail season in New York currently runs Sep 1 to Mar 31, across 8 season rows and 4 WMUs, split by weapon (Regular, Falconry).
The best WMUs for rail 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.