Black Bear Hunting Seasons

| Area | Early | Regular | Muzzleloading | Bowhunting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack (yellow shaded) |
Sept. 19 - Oct. 16 | Oct. 24 - Dec. 6 | Oct. 17 - Oct. 23 | Sept. 27 - Oct. 23 |
| Allegany (lt. blue shaded) |
None | Nov. 28 - Dec. 13 | Dec. 14 - Dec. 22 |
Oct. 17 - Nov. 20 |
| Catskill (mustard shaded) |
None | Nov. 21 - Dec. 13 | Dec. 14 - Dec. 22 | Oct. 17 - Nov. 20 Dec. 14 - Dec. 22 |
Make Plans for Next Year
Would you like to know the big game season dates for next year, so you may schedule your vacation time accordingly? Go to our Determine Future Big Game Season Dates page to calculate the season dates for your hunting area.

