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Looking for your next adventure? New York has more than 5 million acres, 7,000 lakes and streams, and 52,000 miles of rivers and streams for you to explore. Use our Places to Go search tool to find locations nearby for your favorite outdoor activity.
New York is home to many animals and plant species – both native and invasive. Learn how we protect open space and reclaim land after mining is complete. Discover the water around you in lakes and rivers, wetlands, oceans, and underground.
View or print a map of WMU boundaries (PDF) overlaid on a map of NYS cities and towns. View WMUs on DECinfo Locator by turning on the Wildlife Management Unit layer under Outdoor Activities. View WMUs on Google Earth (this requires you to install an app on your computer or mobile device).
Hunters and trappers must possess the appropriate, valid New York State sporting license and a valid access permit to hunt or trap on designated hunting and trapping areas on city water supply lands. For more information, including maps, go to nyc.gov/site/dep/recreation/hunting-trapping.page .
Hunting Hours. One half – hour before sunrise to noon. Area Open. All of upstate New York north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary. Season Dates. May 1 – May 31.
Deer Hunting Season Dates. Legislation adopted in 2021 allows 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer with a firearm or crossbow under supervision of an adult hunter in upstate counties that choose to participate. For a list of counties that have opted in go to dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hunting/deer-bear/junior-big-game.
Official New York Hunting regulations. Season dates, license info, bag limits and more. Deer and Turkey Season info.
