NY Skunk Hunting

New York Skunk Season 2026 by WMU

Skunk season in New York runs Oct 25 – Feb 25 across 39 WMUs.

78 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Regular

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
3CRegularNov 1Feb 25
3FRegularNov 1Feb 25
3GRegularNov 1Feb 25
3HRegularNov 1Feb 25
3JRegularNov 1Feb 25
3KRegularNov 1Feb 25
3MRegularNov 1Feb 25
3NRegularNov 1Feb 25
3PRegularNov 1Feb 25
3RRegularNov 1Feb 25
3SRegularNov 1Feb 25
4BRegularNov 1Feb 25
4CRegularNov 1Feb 25
4JRegularNov 1Feb 25
4KRegularNov 1Feb 25
4LRegularNov 1Feb 25
4SRegularNov 1Feb 25
4TRegularNov 1Feb 25
4URegularNov 1Feb 25
4YRegularNov 1Feb 25
4ZRegularNov 1Feb 25
5ARegularOct 25Feb 15
5CRegularOct 25Feb 15
5FRegularOct 25Feb 15
5GRegularOct 25Feb 15

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Trapping

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
3CTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3FTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3GTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3HTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3JTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3KTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3MTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3NTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3PTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3RTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3STrappingNov 1Feb 25
4BTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4CTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4JTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4KTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4LTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4STrappingNov 1Feb 25
4TTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4UTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4YTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4ZTrappingNov 1Feb 25
5ATrappingOct 25Feb 15
5CTrappingOct 25Feb 15
5FTrappingOct 25Feb 15
5GTrappingOct 25Feb 15

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Skunk in New York: FAQ

When is skunk season in New York?

Skunk season in New York currently runs Oct 25 to Feb 25, across 78 season rows and 39 WMUs, split by weapon (Regular, Trapping).

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

The best WMUs for skunk 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 Skunk 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.

Skunk seasons in New York — offline