New York State Deer Hunting

10/09/2020

An opportunity exists for additional hunting days to be added to the calendar. The DEC is considering adding a 7 day archery and muzzleloader season after Christmas. Please follow the link and submit an email comment during the public comment period.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released a proposal to potentially expand deer hunting opportunities in the Southern Zone in the future. The proposed regulations would create additional bowhunting and muzzleloader hunting opportunities from Dec. 26 through Jan...

06/09/2020

On the whole, this is not good. Keep an eye open out there this year, especially you early bowhunters.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today confirmed that several white-tailed deer in the towns of Nelsonville and Cold Spring in Putnam County and near Goshen in Orange County died after contracting Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD). EHD is a viral disease of white-t...

23/08/2020

Hello, once again NYS Deer Hunters. Welcome to the run up to our favorite time of the year. NYS hunting licenses are now on sale both online and at your local shops. The NYS Hunter Safety Course is still being offered online. Be sure to get your young hunters ready for the upcoming season!

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03/04/2019

Here we go, folks! Another chance to get your first time hunters into their hunters safety course.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded all new hunters planning to go turkey hunting this spring must first complete a mandatory hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license. Hunter Education courses are being offered thr...

29/01/2019

Some speculated that it might be CWD. Others said it was lactic acidosis or “acute carbohydrate engorgement” caused by winter feeding. It turns it that it was likely neither. In a report today from the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the mystery surrounding the deaths of perhaps two dozen deer in ...

04/01/2019

Has anyone seen anything like this recently in NY?

Dozens of white-tailed deer are dropping dead in front of hunters’ eyes in Pennsylvania, and game managers are scrambling to find out the cause. According to several reports in Dauphin County, deer have been found dead in their beds — curled up with no outward signs of injury or illness. In othe...

21/12/2018

After an extended period with serious internet connectivity issues, we are back! I am sorry that our outage was timed at the end of deer season. We hope everyone had a safe and successful season, and we're already looking forward to next year!

16/11/2018

Saturday, 11/17/2018 will begin our NY Southern Zone regular deer season. This is the biggest hunting weekend of the year, folks. Our current weather should make things very interesting out there. Best of luck to everybody, and please, stay safe!

06/11/2018

What are we seeing out there, folks? Here in our area, daytime activity appears to be sputtering, hit or miss. The weather has not cooperated at all since Southern Zone Crossbow began.

30/10/2018

We have been seeing an increase in daylight buck movement the past few days. Scrapes are appearing like crazy. We are just about at full throttle out there, folks. The next two weeks are why we're all here. Southern Zone crossbow opens this Saturday, 11/3. Good luck out there, and stay safe!

23/10/2018

The second round of Deer Management Permits will be available on 11/1. The link below outlines which areas will have tags available. Good luck out there, and stay safe!

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that remaining Deer Management Permits (DMPs) will be available to hunters in several Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) beginning Nov. 1.

11/10/2018

Our first concern is coming back home safely to our families and loved ones. Yours should be as well. Here's the latest advice from the DEC in this area.

With several hunting seasons underway and the start of big game season just weeks away, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos is reminding hunters to put safety at the forefront of their actions this fall when going afield.

06/10/2018

Best of luck to all of our young hunters heading out this weekend for the Youth Fi****ms Season! We hope you all see some action and return home safely.

30/09/2018

Tomorrow will begin the Southern Zone Archery season. 10/1/2018. Deer season will be open statewide. Good luck out there everyone, and as always, stay safe.

27/09/2018

Tomorrow, Sept. 27 2018, is the first day of NYS Northern Zone Archery season. And with that, our 2018 deer season will be underway! Good luck and stay safe to anyone heading out.

25/09/2018

The last day to apply for DMP tags is coming up fast. Remember to purchase your license by close of business on October 1st, 2018 if you want a chance at your first choice DMP area.

17/09/2018

For those of us that live near the PA border, or hunt in both states, it's an all new ball game now. PA has banned the importing of whole deer from NY. Be careful this year. Details at the link below.

HARRISBURG, PA - Pennsylvanians who harvest deer, elk, mule deer or moose out-of-state likely can’t bring them home without first removing the carcass parts with the highest risk of transmitting chronic wasting disease (CWD).

14/09/2018

It's almost time, hunters. Licenses are on sale, deer management permits are available, and the nights are getting cooler. Now is the time to make sure everyone has their hunters safety courses in and to get our gear ready. Best of luck to everyone in the upcoming season!

30/03/2018

Finally, something worth posting! Hunter's Safety classes are being offered in advance of spring turkey season. Get your wives, girlfriends and young hunters ready to go! We need all the hunters we can get out there.

24/01/2018

It may be the middle of winter, but apparently, that doesn't stop the poachers. Thanks once more to the DEC for trying to keep things straight out there.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York.

14/01/2018

Winter weather is back to stay for a while it seems. Here at NYS Deer Hunting we prefer to pass the winter weekends reloading, repairing old equipment, and acquiring new gear for next year. How do you like to pass the time?

27/12/2017

Extended Season in Tompkins County.

http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/local/2017/12/26/dec-announces-late-season-deer-hunting-tompkins-county/982370001/

22/12/2017

Have a Merry Christmas everyone from NYSDH and a safe New Years!..Time to plan for next season.

19/12/2017

Today marks the last day of our 2017 southern zone late muzzleloader season. Good luck if you're headed out!

08/12/2017

Last weekend for gun in southern zone....temps are dropping..Good luck everyone and be safe.

24/11/2017

http://www.weny.com/story/36914949/woman-dead-after-chautauqua-county-hunting-accident

The preliminary investigation determined Billquist was walking her dogs in the field when she was shot.

19/11/2017

It's been a struggle out there this weekend with the weather. Yesterdays rain and the high winds today have made for a difficult opener. How are we all doing?

18/11/2017

Tomorrow is opening day of the regular deer season in our Southern Zone. Good luck to everyone headed out. Be safe, and let us know how you do!

15/11/2017

http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/sports/2017/11/13/dec-asks-hunters-avoid-shooting-young-bucks/859383001/

10/11/2017

Bowhunters...how are you doing so far? Any luck ?

25/10/2017

Ok hunters, for those of you who missed out on the first round, and those of us who desire some more DMP's, it's almost time!

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that remaining Deer Management Permits (DMPs) in several Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) will be available to hunters beginning Nov. 1.