Printer-friendlySmall Game Hunting Information
In New York State, all wildlife are considered protected with the exception of a few species. The protected wildlife can only be taken during their seasons. A hunting license is required to hunt all wildlife species, protected or unprotected. Endangered or threatened species cannot be taken any time of the year.
To enhance the hunting experience, the Department has several programs to either keep accurate counts of takes or raise and release species to increase hunting opportunity. Among the programs in place are required reporting of turkey take, Pheasant Release Program and Cooperator Ruffed Grouse Hunting Log. To learn more about these and specifics of the hunting regulations, follow the links on this page or ask for a copy of the NYS Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide for the current year.
More about Small Game Hunting Information:
- Turkey Hunting Information - Turkey hunting opportunities, safety, and regulations
- Pheasant Hunting Information - About New York's pheasants and pheasant hunting, with links to release sites
- Ruffed Grouse Hunting Information - Information about hunting for ruffed grouse in New York, with links to ruffed grouse hunter log.
