Deer and Bear Hunting Seasons
For maps showing the areas open for big game hunting and season dates use the links below or on the left side of this page:
Most of these seasons are based on geographical units called Wildlife Management Units. For a detailed map showing these units see the Wildlife Recreation Map available from License Issuing Agents and at DEC Offices. Detailed written descriptions of the Wildlife Management Units are available using this link.
More about Deer and Bear Hunting Seasons:
- Deer Seasons - Regular and Archery - Map showing the Regular and Archery Deer Seasons.
- Deer Seasons - Muzzleloading - Map showing Muzzleloading Deer Seasons
- Black Bear Hunting Seasons - Map showing Bear Hunting Seasons
- Future Big Game Hunting Seasons - You can calculate the big game season dates for future years by using the following formulas taken from laws and regulations in effect as of the last update of this page
