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Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for New York City and WMU 2A (New York City — closed).
Hog: Closed
Turkey: Closed
Dove: Closed
Deer: Closed
WMU 2A (New York City — closed)
First Look • Hunt Conditions
🌒
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 79%
7:07 am
6:15 pm
66°F
11 mph
Weather as of 7:22 PM ET
Good — increasing moonlight; deer active morning and evening.
WMU 2A (New York City — closed) • New York City
In Season Now: New York Hunting · Oct. 16
Open now
- Deer — Westchester County (bow/crossbow only) Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Westchester (WMU 3S)
- Deer — Suffolk County (bow/crossbow only) Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 · Suffolk (WMU 1C)
- Woodcock — Long Island Oct 1 – Nov 14, 2026 · Long Island (1A, 1C)
Coming up
- Fall Turkey — Westchester Oct 17 – 30, 2026 · Westchester (WMU 3S)
- Gray, Black and Fox Squirrel — Long Island & NYC Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 · Long Island & NYC
- Fall Turkey — Suffolk Nov 21 – Dec 4, 2026 · Suffolk (WMU 1C)
- Ducks, Mergansers and Coot — Long Island Zone Nov 21 – 29, 2026; Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 · Long Island Zone
From this page's the state wildlife agency season calendar. Always verify current regulations before you hunt.
New York Hunting Season Status
Whitetail Deer
CLOSED
Season DatesClosed 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 2026–27: Westchester (WMU 3S) bow/crossbow only Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2026; Suffolk (WMU 1C) bow/crossbow only Oct. 1, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027, plus special firearms Jan. 3 – 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 (2026–27 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 · verified 2026-10-16
Feral Hog
CLOSED
Season DatesNo 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 — taking Eurasian boar is prohibited.
Hunting free-ranging Eurasian boar is illegal in New York.
Report any Eurasian boar sighting to DEC ([email protected], 518-402-8883).
per NYSDEC · verified 2026-10-16
Spring Turkey
CLOSED
Season DatesClosed in New York City: DEC's 2026–27 turkey map shows WMU 2A (and Nassau, 1A) closed for fall and spring. Nearest: Suffolk (1C) fall Nov. 21 – Dec. 4, 2026; Westchester (3S) fall Oct. 17 – 30, 2026; spring May 1 – 31, 2027 in all open areas (youth Apr. 24 – 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 · verified 2026-10-16
Mourning Dove
CLOSED
Season DatesNo 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 — 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 · verified 2026-10-16
Season dates shown are for WMU 2A (New York City — closed) private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with NYSDEC before hunting.
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First Look
New York Hunting Weather Now
66F
Light Rain And Fog/mist
Feels like 66°F
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 — 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
66°F
Warm
Wind Speed
11 mph
Moderate
Barometric
1013 hPa
Normal
Moon Phase
🌒
Good
Extended Outlook
New York Hunt Forecast — 5 Days
TONIGHT
Showers And Thunderstorms
60° / 50°
19 mph wind • 0% humidity
SLOW
SAT
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
52° / 42°
22 mph wind • 0% humidity
SLOW
SUN
Sunny
54° / 46°
11 mph wind • 0% humidity
GOOD
MON
Mostly Sunny
58° / 49°
16 mph wind • 0% humidity
GOOD
TUE
Partly Sunny
64° / 53°
15 mph wind • 0% humidity
GOOD
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NY Hunting Season Calendar
No season
Deer and Bear — New York City
Taking deer and bear is prohibited in all of NYC (WMU 2A) and all of Nassau County by the Environmental Conservation Law.
Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2026
Deer — Westchester County (bow/crossbow only)
Nearest open deer season to the city. 500-foot crossbow setback.
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Deer — Suffolk County (bow/crossbow only)
Special firearms season Jan. 3 – 31, 2027 with DEC permit and landowner endorsement.
Oct 17 – 30, 2026
Fall Turkey — Westchester
1 bird of either sex. No crossbows for turkey in Westchester.
Nov 21 – Dec 4, 2026
Fall Turkey — Suffolk
1 bird of either sex. Closed in NYC and Nassau.
May 1 – 31, 2027
Spring Turkey (open areas)
2 bearded birds, 1 per day, no more than 1 in WMU 1C. Youth hunt Apr. 24 – 25, 2027. Closed in NYC.
Nov 21 – 29, 2026; Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Ducks, Mergansers and Coot — 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.
Jan 2 – 31, 2027
Brant — Long Island Zone
1 per day.
Oct 1 – Nov 14, 2026
Woodcock — Long Island
3 per day. Closed in New York City.
Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
Gray, Black and Fox Squirrel — Long Island & NYC
6 per day. In WMU 2A (NYC) squirrel hunting is by falconry only.
No season
Mourning Dove
Not a game bird under New York State law; no season established.
Dates reflect 2026 New York hunting regulations for WMU 2A (New York City — 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 — no closed season.
Questions and Answers
New York Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting in the New York area, answered.
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Deer season dates in WMU 2A (New York City — 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 — see https://dec.ny.gov/ for the current New York Hunting and Fishing Guide.
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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.
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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.
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Sunday hunting rules in New York vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with NYSDEC and New York City before hunting on Sunday.
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Deer bag limits in WMU 2A (New York City — 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 — see https://dec.ny.gov/ for the current New York Hunting and Fishing Guide.
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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.
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