--- title: "New York Hunting" url: https://www.herenewyork.com/hunting-new-york-ny/ date: 2026-07-26T13:50:35-04:00 modified: 2026-07-26T14:05:40-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE New York" attribution: "HERE New York" --- # New York Hunting *Source: [HERE New York](https://www.herenewyork.com/hunting-new-york-ny/) โ€” July 26, 2026 by * HERE New York # New York NY Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for New York City and WMU 2A (New York City โ€” closed). Hog: Closed Turkey: Closed Dove: Closed Deer: Closed WMU 2A (New York City โ€” closed) **0** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look โ€ข Hunt Conditions ๐ŸŒ’ Waxing Crescent Illumination: 80% Sunrise 7:07 am Sunset 6:15 pm Temp 66ยฐF Wind 11 mph Weather as of 7:22 PM ET Good โ€” increasing moonlight; deer active morning and evening. 58 FAIR Fair conditions. Focus on food sources and travel corridors. WMU 2A (New York City โ€” closed) โ€ข New York City ## New York Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer CLOSED **Season Dates**Closed in New York City: DEC lists all of NYC (WMU 2A) and Nassau County as closed areas where taking deer is prohibited by the Environmental Conservation Law. Nearest seasons for 2026โ€“27: Westchester (WMU 3S) bow/crossbow only Oct. 1 โ€“ Dec. 31, 2026; Suffolk (WMU 1C) bow/crossbow only Oct. 1, 2026 โ€“ Jan. 31, 2027, plus special firearms Jan. 3 โ€“ 31, 2027 (DEC permit required). **Bag Limit:**N/A inside NYC. Elsewhere: first Antlered Deer Tag plus antlerless tags/DMPs; Earn-a-2nd-Buck after reporting an antlerless deer (2026โ€“27 guide). Deer hunting is closed in New York City year-round (WMU 2A). See Westchester 3S or Suffolk 1C dates above. Hunting is illegal anywhere in New York City. In Westchester and Suffolk the crossbow discharge setback is 500 feet. per [NYSDEC](https://www.eregulations.com/newyork/hunting/big-game-boundary-descriptions-legal-implements) ยท verified 2026-10-16 Feral Hog CLOSED **Season Dates**No season. NYSDEC: it is illegal to hunt, trap, or take free-ranging Eurasian boar or their hybrids anywhere in New York State. **Bag Limit:**N/A โ€” taking Eurasian boar is prohibited. Hunting free-ranging Eurasian boar is illegal in New York. Report any Eurasian boar sighting to DEC (wildlife@dec.ny.gov, 518-402-8883). per [NYSDEC](https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/resources/NY/26NYHD_LR.pdf) ยท verified 2026-10-16 Spring Turkey CLOSED **Season Dates**Closed in New York City: DEC's 2026โ€“27 turkey map shows WMU 2A (and Nassau, 1A) closed for fall and spring. Nearest: Suffolk (1C) fall Nov. 21 โ€“ Dec. 4, 2026; Westchester (3S) fall Oct. 17 โ€“ 30, 2026; spring May 1 โ€“ 31, 2027 in all open areas (youth Apr. 24 โ€“ 25, 2027). **Bag Limit:**N/A inside NYC. Elsewhere: fall 1 bird of either sex; spring 2 bearded birds, 1 per day, no more than 1 in WMU 1C. Turkey hunting is closed in New York City. See Suffolk 1C / Westchester 3S dates above. Crossbows may not be used for turkey in Westchester or Suffolk counties. Turkey permit plus hunting license required. per [NYSDEC](https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/resources/NY/26NYHD_LR.pdf) ยท verified 2026-10-16 Mourning Dove CLOSED **Season Dates**No season. NYSDEC: mourning doves are migratory game birds under federal rules but are not defined as such under New York State law, so no hunting season has been established. **Bag Limit:**N/A โ€” no mourning dove season in New York. No mourning dove hunting season in New York State. Do not hunt mourning doves in New York. per [NYSDEC](https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/resources/NY/26NYHD_LR.pdf) ยท verified 2026-10-16 Season dates shown are for WMU 2A (New York City โ€” closed) private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with NYSDEC before hunting. [Report a Season Update](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-season-update) Hunting Report Partners [Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/c/hunting) [Bass Pro Shops](https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/hunting) [Cabelas](https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/hunting) [Academy Sports](https://www.academy.com/hunting) First Look ## New York Hunting Weather Now 66F Light Rain And Fog/mist Feels like 66ยฐF as of 7:22 PM ET Wind 11 mph NW Humidity 93% Pressure 1013 hPa Moon Waxing Crescent Location New York, NY Field Scout Tips - Nothing is in season today โ€” pure scouting window. Walk property lines, check trail cams, and hang stands for the opener. - Wet ground reveals fresh tracks and rubs. Excellent recon conditions. - Use closed season to inventory deer, locate gobblers on the roost, and pattern hog sign for when seasons return. Solunar Index ## New York Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 66ยฐF Warm Wind Speed 11 mph Moderate Barometric 1013 hPa Normal Moon Phase ๐ŸŒ’ Good FAIR Fair conditions. Focus on food sources and travel corridors. Extended Outlook ## New York Hunt Forecast โ€” 5 Days TONIGHT Showers And Thunderstorms 60ยฐ / 50ยฐ 19 mph wind โ€ข 0% humidity SLOW SAT Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy 52ยฐ / 42ยฐ 22 mph wind โ€ข 0% humidity SLOW SUN Sunny 54ยฐ / 46ยฐ 11 mph wind โ€ข 0% humidity GOOD MON Mostly Sunny 58ยฐ / 49ยฐ 16 mph wind โ€ข 0% humidity GOOD TUE Partly Sunny 64ยฐ / 53ยฐ 15 mph wind โ€ข 0% humidity GOOD Public Hunting Lands ## New York New York Wildlife Management Areas Did We Miss a Spot? 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Westchester (WMU 3S) Oct 1, 2026 โ€“ Jan 31, 2027 Deer โ€” Suffolk County (bow/crossbow only) Special firearms season Jan. 3 โ€“ 31, 2027 with DEC permit and landowner endorsement. Suffolk (WMU 1C) Oct 17 โ€“ 30, 2026 Fall Turkey โ€” Westchester 1 bird of either sex. No crossbows for turkey in Westchester. Westchester (WMU 3S) Nov 21 โ€“ Dec 4, 2026 Fall Turkey โ€” Suffolk 1 bird of either sex. Closed in NYC and Nassau. Suffolk (WMU 1C) May 1 โ€“ 31, 2027 Spring Turkey (open areas) 2 bearded birds, 1 per day, no more than 1 in WMU 1C. Youth hunt Apr. 24 โ€“ 25, 2027. Closed in NYC. Open WMUs (not 2A/1A) Nov 21 โ€“ 29, 2026; Dec 12, 2026 โ€“ Jan 31, 2027 Ducks, Mergansers and Coot โ€” Long Island Zone Daily duck limit 6. Youth and military days Nov. 7 & 8. Long Island Zone = Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester SE of I-95. Long Island Zone Jan 2 โ€“ 31, 2027 Brant โ€” Long Island Zone 1 per day. Long Island Zone Oct 1 โ€“ Nov 14, 2026 Woodcock โ€” Long Island 3 per day. Closed in New York City. Long Island (1A, 1C) Nov 1, 2026 โ€“ Feb 28, 2027 Gray, Black and Fox Squirrel โ€” Long Island & NYC 6 per day. In WMU 2A (NYC) squirrel hunting is by falconry only. Long Island & NYC No season Mourning Dove Not a game bird under New York State law; no season established. Statewide Dates reflect 2026 New York hunting regulations for WMU 2A (New York City โ€” closed). Always verify with the current NYSDEC Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Hogs are legal year-round on private land with a hunting license โ€” no closed season. Questions and Answers ## New York Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the New York area, answered. - When does deer season open in New York New York? Deer season dates in WMU 2A (New York City โ€” closed) vary by year and land type (private vs WMA). Specific dates for New York City have not been confirmed against current NYSDEC regulations for this guide โ€” see https://dec.ny.gov/ for the current New York Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Where can I hunt near New York New York? Public hunting near New York is listed in the WMA directory above. NYSDEC manages all WMAs in New York; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license. - Do I need a license to hunt in New York? Yes. All hunters in New York need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through NYSDEC at https://dec.ny.gov/ or at authorized license agents throughout New York City. - Can you hunt on Sundays in New York? Sunday hunting rules in New York vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with NYSDEC and New York City before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in WMU 2A (New York City โ€” closed)? Deer bag limits in WMU 2A (New York City โ€” closed) vary by land type (private vs WMA) and by antlered vs antlerless. Limits for New York City have not been confirmed against current NYSDEC regulations for this guide โ€” see https://dec.ny.gov/ for the current New York Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Are there bear in the New York area? Bear hunting in New York is regulated by NYSDEC. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current NYSDEC hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to New York City. ITS ALL HERE! 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