Ruffed Grouse Hunting Information
Ruffed grouse hunting season runs from September 20th to February 28th in northern part of the State around the Adirondacks. For the rest of the State, the season starts October 1st and ends February 28th. Hunting is closed for New York City and Long Island. Hunting Hours are from sunrise to sunset and the bag limit is 4. Last year's license is required when hunting prior to October 1st. For detail information about the exact Wildlife Management Units hunting dates, please refer to the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide 2006-2007.
DEC is seeking grouse hunters to participate in a survey to help monitor ruffed grouse populations. For more information, please email us, call (518) 402-8943, or visit our website.
Attention: You may not shoot woodcock unless you have registered in the Harvest Information Program. To register, call 1-866-426-3778
More about Ruffed Grouse Hunting Information:
- 2005-06 Grouse Hunting Log Results - During the 2005-06 ruffed grouse hunting season, DEC launched the Cooperator Ruffed Grouse Hunting Log. This survey asked hunters to record their daily grouse hunting activities including information such as the number of grouse flushed, the number of hours hunted, the number of grouse killed, and if a dog was used to hunt grouse.
- 2004-05 Grouse Hunting Log Results - During the 2004-05 ruffed grouse hunting season, DEC launched the Cooperator Ruffed Grouse Hunting Log. This survey asked hunters to record their daily grouse hunting activities including information such as the number of grouse flushed, the number of hours hunted, the number of grouse killed, and if a dog was used to hunt grouse.
