See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of New York. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to New York state resources.
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The information provided outlines the hunting seasons in New York for various species including deer, elk, turkey, bear, quail, ruffed grouse, pheasant, ducks and bobcat and more. These hunting seasons provide the dates for when each species can be hunted in New York and enable wildlife management in the state. This information helps people to plan their hunting trips, as well as helping ensure that game populations are managed sustainably.
Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of New York Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated New York state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.
| Season | Season Begins | Season Ends | Game | Hunting Type | Type Details | Zone | Bag / Tag | Other Info | Season Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear > Bow Northern Zone | September 17, 2022 | October 21, 2022 | Bear | General | Bow | Northern Zone | N/A | Check state DNR for more details. | 35 |
| Bear > Bow Westchester County | October 1, 2022 | December 31, 2022 | Bear | General | Bow | Westchester County | N/A | Check state DNR for more details. | 92 |
| Bear > Crossbow Northern Zone | October 12, 2022 | October 21, 2022 | Bear | Crossbow | None | Northern Zone | N/A | Check state DNR for more details. | 10 |
| Bear > Crossbow Southern | November 5, 2022 | November 18, 2022 | Bear | Crossbow | None | Southern Zone | N/A | No crossbow hunting is allowed in zones 4J and 8C. | 14 |
| Bear > Early Bow Northern Zone | September 17, 2022 | December 4, 2022 | Bear | General | Bow | Northern Zone | N/A | Certain WMUs | 79 |
| Bear > Early Bow Southern Zone | October 1, 2022 | November 18, 2022 | Bear | General | Bow | Southern Zone | N/A | Check state DNR for more details. | 49 |
| Bear > Early Southern Zone | September 10, 2022 | September 25, 2022 | Bear | General | None | Southern Zone | N/A | Certain WMUs. | 16 |
| Bear > Gun Northern Zone | October 22, 2022 | December 4, 2022 | Bear | Gun | None | Northern Zone | N/A | Check state DNR for more details. | 44 |
| Bear > Gun Southern Zone | November 19, 2022 | December 11, 2022 | Bear | Gun | None | Southern Zone | N/A | Check state DNR for more details. | 23 |
| Bear > Late Bow Southern Zone | December 12, 2022 | December 20, 2022 | Bear | General | Bow | Southern Zone | N/A | Check state DNR for more details. | 9 |
For the most accurate information on New York Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the New York DNR. We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.
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