![]() ![]() ![]() Submit a premolar tooth from the bear for DEC to determine the bear's age.17 (Not in WMUs 3S, 4J or 8C)Ģ019 Black Bear Management Cooperator Patch Become a NYS Black Bear Management Cooperator For legal implements in other bear seasons, please see Rifle, Shotgun, and Bow Areas. Black Bear Hunting SeasonsĮarly Season bear hunters may use a bow (with appropriate bowhunting eligibility), crossbow, muzzleloader, handgun, shotgun, or rifle (where allowed). For more information see Antler Restrictions in New York. Hunters aged 12-16 years are exempt from this restriction. This restriction applies to the archery, regular and muzzleloading seasons. The antler restriction REQUIRES that bucks taken in the antler restriction units have at least one antler with 3 points (or more) which are at least one inch long. 1 (except bowhunting only WMUs 4J and 8C)Īn antler restriction is in place to reduce harvest of young bucks in a portion of the Catskills in southeastern New York. 19 (except bowhunting only WMUs 4J and 8C)ĭec. 2023 Deer Hunting Season Dates Deer Hunting Season Dates Areaĭec. Note: Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in the Northern Zone are not subject to the antlered deer-only requirement of the early muzzleloader season in WMU 6N, despite the overlap in season dates. Be aware of Rules for Importing Big Game into New York - protect NY deer and moose from Chronic Wasting Disease.Check out the Crossbow Hunting page for license and training requirements and details about hunting with a crossbow.See Rifle, Shotgun, and Bow Areas for where these implements are allowed.View Future Big Game Season Dates to plan for future hunting seasons.Hunters and other recreationists are encouraged to Share the Snow. Holiday Deer Hunt is an extension of the late bow and muzzleloader season from December 26 - January 1 in the Southern Zone. See Junior Big Game Hunting for a map of participating counties.ĥ. 12- and 13-year old hunters may hunt deer with a firearm or crossbow in counties that passed a local law to participate in the opportunity. Bear season in the Adirondacks is simplified by extending the regular season to cover the full hunting period.Ĥ. Daily hunting hours for deer and bear are now 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset.ģ. Antlerless-only deer season in mid-September (9/9 - ) using firearms, crossbows, and vertical bows in WMUs 3M, 3R, 8A, 8F, 8G, 8J, 8N, 9A, and 9F, and using only vertical bows in WMUs 1C, 3S, 4J, and 8C. REMINDER: Recently Adopted Deer and Bear Hunting Opportunities and Requirements Continueġ. ![]()
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