New York Hunting Seasons

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.

New York Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Season (Statewide)

  • October 1 – November 21, 2025
  • December 13, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Muzzleloader Season (Southern Zone)

  • October 18 – November 21, 2025 (archery zones only)
  • December 27, 2025 – January 5, 2026

Youth Deer Hunt

  • October 11–12, 2025 (Southern Zone)
  • October 4–5, 2025 (Northern Zone)

Regular Firearms (Southern Zone)

  • November 22 – December 12, 2025

Regular Firearms (Northern Zone)

  • October 25 – December 7, 2025

New York Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey (Statewide)

  • October 1–31, 2025 (archery and firearms; both sexes)

Spring Youth Turkey

  • April 18–19, 2026

Spring General Turkey

  • April 27 – May 31, 2026

New York Bear Season 2025

Black Bear (Northern Zone)

  • September 27 – October 17, 2025 (archery); October 25 – December 7, 2025 (regular firearms)

Black Bear (Southern Zone)

  • October 1 – November 21, 2025 (archery); November 22 – December 12, 2025 (regular firearms)

New York uses Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) with varying regulations. Visit New York DEC Hunting for complete regulations.

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Interactive New York Hunting Season Discovery

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.

New York Hunting Seasons & Requirements

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.

New York DNR

625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-0001

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