New York · 2026–27 Edition
New York Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in New York, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
New York Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
New York Deer season dates →New York Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
New York Duck season dates →New York Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
New York Turkey season dates →New York Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
New York Bear season dates →New York Pheasant Season
✓ VerifiedSeason segments by zone, daily bag and possession limits.
New York Pheasant season dates →New York Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
New York Squirrel season dates →New York Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
New York Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A New York hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits New York State Department of Environmental Conservation requires beyond a hunting license.