Squirrel season in New York runs Sep 1 – Sep 1 across 20 WMUs.
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Regular | Sep 1 — Sep 1 | — | — | — |
| 1A | Regular | Nov 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 1C | Regular | Nov 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 2A | Regular | Nov 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 5A | Regular | Sep 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 5C | Regular | Sep 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 5F | Regular | Sep 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 5G | Regular | Sep 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 5H | Regular | Sep 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 5J | Regular | Sep 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 6A | Regular | Sep 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 6C | Regular | Sep 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 6F | Regular | Sep 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 6G | Regular | Sep 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 6H | Regular | Sep 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 6J | Regular | Sep 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 6K | Regular | Sep 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| 6N | Regular | Sep 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Zone blue | Regular | Nov 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Zone yellow | Regular | Sep 1 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Falconry | Oct 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Falconry | Oct 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
Squirrel season in New York currently runs Sep 1 to Sep 1, across 22 season rows and 20 WMUs, split by weapon (Regular, Falconry).
The best WMUs for squirrel 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.