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2026-2027

New York Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

New York separates deer seasons by Northern and Southern Zones, selected WMUs, and special Westchester and Suffolk County schedules.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 20 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Northern Zone bowhunting — first segment Archery
Northern Zone Varies by tag and wmu
Northern Zone bowhunting — late selected-WMU segment Archery
WMUs 5A, 5G, 5J, 6A, 6C, 6G and 6H Varies by tag and wmu
Northern Zone muzzleloading — early segment Muzzleloader
Northern Zone Varies by tag and wmu
Northern Zone muzzleloading — late selected-WMU segment Muzzleloader
WMUs 5A, 5G, 5J, 6A, 6C, 6G and 6H Varies by tag and wmu
Southern Zone early antlerless — firearms and bows Special
WMUs 3M, 3P, 3R, 6P, 7F, 7H, 7J, 7R, 8A, 8F, 8G, 8H, 8J, 8N, 8R, 8S, 9A, 9F and 9G Antlerless Only
Southern Zone early antlerless — bow-only WMUs Archery
WMUs 4J and 8C Antlerless Only
Southern Zone bowhunting — first segment Archery
Southern Zone except WMUs 1C and 3S Varies by tag and wmu
Southern Zone bowhunting — second segment Archery
Southern Zone except WMUs 1C and 3S Varies by tag and wmu
Southern Zone bowhunting — third segment Archery
Southern Zone except WMUs 1C and 3S Varies by tag and wmu
Southern Zone youth firearms Youth
Southern Zone except WMUs 1C, 3S, 4J and 8C Varies by tag and wmu
Southern Zone regular season Firearm
Southern Zone except WMUs 1C, 3S, 4J and 8C Varies by tag and wmu
Southern Zone muzzleloading — first segment Muzzleloader
Southern Zone except WMUs 1C, 3S, 4J and 8C Varies by tag and wmu
Southern Zone muzzleloading — second segment Muzzleloader
Southern Zone except WMUs 1C, 3S, 4J and 8C Varies by tag and wmu
Westchester County early antlerless Archery
Westchester County, WMU 3S Antlerless Only
Westchester County bow-only regular season Archery
Westchester County, WMU 3S Varies by tag
Suffolk County early antlerless Archery
Suffolk County, WMU 1C Antlerless Only
Suffolk County bow-only regular season Archery
Suffolk County, WMU 1C Varies by tag
Suffolk County special firearms Firearm
Suffolk County, WMU 1C Varies by permit

Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

? Field Honest summarizes official hunting regulations for convenience. Official agency regulations remain controlling.
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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 10 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Northern Zone bowhunting — first segment Varies by tag and wmu General hunters
Northern Zone zone

Crossbow use is permitted only during the portions and under the conditions stated by DEC.

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Northern Zone bowhunting — late selected-WMU segment Varies by tag and wmu General hunters
WMUs 5A, 5G, 5J, 6A, 6C, 6G and 6H wmu

Late bowhunting segment applies only in the listed Northern Zone WMUs.

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Southern Zone early antlerless — bow-only WMUs Antlerless Only General hunters Special rules
WMUs 4J and 8C wmu

WMUs 1C and 3S are represented separately as Suffolk and Westchester records.

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Southern Zone bowhunting — first segment Varies by tag and wmu General hunters
Southern Zone except WMUs 1C and 3S zone

Suffolk County WMU 1C and Westchester County WMU 3S have separate records.

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Southern Zone bowhunting — second segment Varies by tag and wmu General hunters
Southern Zone except WMUs 1C and 3S zone

Suffolk County WMU 1C and Westchester County WMU 3S have separate records.

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Southern Zone bowhunting — third segment Varies by tag and wmu General hunters
Southern Zone except WMUs 1C and 3S zone

Suffolk County WMU 1C and Westchester County WMU 3S have separate records.

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Westchester County early antlerless Antlerless Only General hunters Special rules
Westchester County, WMU 3S wmu

Bow-only.

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Westchester County bow-only regular season Varies by tag General hunters
Westchester County, WMU 3S wmu

Bow-only season.

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Suffolk County early antlerless Antlerless Only General hunters Special rules
Suffolk County, WMU 1C wmu

Bow-only.

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Suffolk County bow-only regular season Varies by tag General hunters
Suffolk County, WMU 1C wmu

Bow-only season.

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Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 3 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Northern Zone regular season Varies by tag and wmu General hunters
Northern Zone zone
Southern Zone regular season Varies by tag and wmu General hunters
Southern Zone except WMUs 1C, 3S, 4J and 8C zone

The excluded WMUs are bow-only during this period.

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Suffolk County special firearms Varies by permit Special Permit Holders Special rules
Suffolk County, WMU 1C wmu

A special permit is required.

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Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 4 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Northern Zone muzzleloading — early segment Varies by tag and wmu General hunters
Northern Zone zone
Northern Zone muzzleloading — late selected-WMU segment Varies by tag and wmu General hunters
WMUs 5A, 5G, 5J, 6A, 6C, 6G and 6H wmu

Late muzzleloading segment applies only in the listed Northern Zone WMUs.

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Southern Zone muzzleloading — first segment Varies by tag and wmu General hunters
Southern Zone except WMUs 1C, 3S, 4J and 8C zone
Southern Zone muzzleloading — second segment Varies by tag and wmu General hunters
Southern Zone except WMUs 1C, 3S, 4J and 8C zone

Youth

Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Northern Zone youth firearms Varies by tag and wmu Youth
Northern Zone zone

Youth eligibility and supervision rules apply.

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Southern Zone youth firearms Varies by tag and wmu Youth
Southern Zone except WMUs 1C, 3S, 4J and 8C zone

Youth firearms season is not open in the listed bow-only WMUs.

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Special

Antlerless, CWD, urban, holiday, or other special rules. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Southern Zone early antlerless — firearms and bows Antlerless Only General hunters Special rules
WMUs 3M, 3P, 3R, 6P, 7F, 7H, 7J, 7R, 8A, 8F, 8G, 8H, 8J, 8N, 8R, 8S, 9A, 9F and 9G wmu

Any method authorized by DEC for this early antlerless season may be used in the listed WMUs.

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