License: resident $22.00 · nonresident $115.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Sep 26 | Nov 21 | License |
| Early Muzzleloader | Nov 22 | Nov 28 | License |
| Firearms | Nov 29 | Dec 21 | License |
| Late Muzzleloader | Jan 3 | Jan 11 | License |
| Late Archery | Dec 22 | Jan 31 | License |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Fall Archery | Oct 1 | Oct 15 | License |
| Spring Youth | Apr 12 | Apr 18 | License |
| Spring Gobbler | Apr 19 | May 31 | License |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery (concurrent with deer archery) | Sep 26 | Nov 21 | OTC |
| Firearms | Nov 29 | Dec 21 | OTC |
| Regular Season | Oct 1 | Dec 31 | License |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 14 | HIP |
Ruffed Grouse Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Oct 1 | Feb 28 | License |
Cottontail Rabbit Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Oct 1 | Feb 28 | License |
Gray/Fox Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Feb 28 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 11 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 26 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with NY State Dept of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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