Read from Department of Environmental Conservation on September 27, 2026.
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New York is part of the Atlantic Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2026–2027 waterfowl season runs from September 1 through March 31, 2027, with 75 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Department of Environmental Conservation within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Season dates, bag limits, shooting hours, and other regulatory information are provided for convenience only, may be inaccurate or out of date, and do not constitute legal advice. You are solely responsible for verifying current regulations with your state or provincial wildlife agency before every hunt.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Zone1,2,3,4 | Oct 10 – Nov 29 First Split | 6 No harlequin ducks; ≤4 mallards (2 hens max); ≤3 wood ducks; ≤2 black ducks; ≤3 pintail; ≤1 scaup (2 during the special 20-day scaup window); ≤2 redheads; ≤2 canvasback; ≤4 sea ducks total (≤3 scoters, ≤3 eiders of which ≤1 hen, ≤3 long-tailed ducks). Includes mergansers and sea ducks in the 6-duck bag. | 18 |
| Nov 19 – Nov 29 Scaup Season - First Split | 2 2 scaup daily bag limit during this period Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag). | 6 | |
| Dec 12 – Dec 20 Second Split | 6 No harlequin ducks; ≤4 mallards (2 hens max); ≤3 wood ducks; ≤2 black ducks; ≤3 pintail; ≤1 scaup (2 during the special 20-day scaup window); ≤2 redheads; ≤2 canvasback; ≤4 sea ducks total (≤3 scoters, ≤3 eiders of which ≤1 hen, ≤3 long-tailed ducks). Includes mergansers and sea ducks in the 6-duck bag. | 18 | |
| Dec 12 – Dec 20 Scaup Season - Second Split | 2 2 scaup daily bag limit during this period Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag). | 6 | |
| Southeastern Zone1,2,4,5 | Oct 10 – Oct 18 First Split | 6 No harlequin ducks; ≤4 mallards (2 hens max); ≤3 wood ducks; ≤2 black ducks; ≤3 pintail; ≤1 scaup (2 during the special 20-day scaup window Dec. 8-Dec. 27); ≤2 redheads; ≤2 canvasback; ≤4 sea ducks total (≤3 scoters, ≤3 eiders of which ≤1 hen, ≤3 long-tailed ducks). Includes mergansers and sea ducks in the 6-duck bag. | 18 |
| Nov 7 – Dec 27 Second Split | 6 No harlequin ducks; ≤4 mallards (2 hens max); ≤3 wood ducks; ≤2 black ducks; ≤3 pintail; ≤1 scaup (2 during the special 20-day scaup window Dec. 8-Dec. 27); ≤2 redheads; ≤2 canvasback; ≤4 sea ducks total (≤3 scoters, ≤3 eiders of which ≤1 hen, ≤3 long-tailed ducks). Includes mergansers and sea ducks in the 6-duck bag. | 18 | |
| Dec 8 – Dec 27 Scaup Season | 2 2 scaup daily bag limit during this period Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag). | 6 | |
| Western Zone2,3,4,6 | Oct 10 – Nov 1 First Split | 6 No harlequin ducks; ≤4 mallards (2 hens max); ≤3 wood ducks; ≤2 black ducks; ≤3 pintail; ≤1 scaup (2 during the special 20-day scaup window); ≤2 redheads; ≤2 canvasback; ≤4 sea ducks total (≤3 scoters, ≤3 eiders of which ≤1 hen, ≤3 long-tailed ducks). Includes mergansers and sea ducks in the 6-duck bag. | 18 |
| Dec 5 – Jan 10 Second Split | 6 No harlequin ducks; ≤4 mallards (2 hens max); ≤3 wood ducks; ≤2 black ducks; ≤3 pintail; ≤1 scaup (2 during the special 20-day scaup window); ≤2 redheads; ≤2 canvasback; ≤4 sea ducks total (≤3 scoters, ≤3 eiders of which ≤1 hen, ≤3 long-tailed ducks). Includes mergansers and sea ducks in the 6-duck bag. | 18 | |
| Dec 22 – Jan 10 Scaup Season | 2 2 scaup daily bag limit during this 20-day period (overlaps with regular duck season second split) Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag). | 6 | |
| Lake Champlain Zone1,2,3,4,5 | Oct 10 – Nov 1 First Split | 6 No harlequin ducks; ≤4 mallards (2 hens max); ≤3 wood ducks; ≤2 black ducks; ≤3 pintail; ≤1 scaup (2 during the special 20-day scaup window); ≤2 redheads; ≤2 canvasback; ≤4 sea ducks total (≤3 scoters, ≤3 eiders of which ≤1 hen, ≤3 long-tailed ducks). Includes mergansers and sea ducks in the 6-duck bag. | 18 |
| Nov 21 – Dec 27 Second Split | 6 No harlequin ducks; ≤4 mallards (2 hens max); ≤3 wood ducks; ≤2 black ducks; ≤3 pintail; ≤1 scaup (2 during the special 20-day scaup window Dec. 8-Dec. 27); ≤2 redheads; ≤2 canvasback; ≤4 sea ducks total (≤3 scoters, ≤3 eiders of which ≤1 hen, ≤3 long-tailed ducks). Includes mergansers and sea ducks in the 6-duck bag. | 18 | |
| Dec 8 – Dec 27 Scaup Season | 2 2 scaup daily bag limit during this period Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag). | 6 | |
| Long Island Zone1,2,4,7 | Nov 21 – Nov 29 First Split | 6 No harlequin ducks; ≤4 mallards (2 hens max); ≤3 wood ducks; ≤2 black ducks; ≤3 pintail; ≤1 scaup (2 during the special 20-day scaup window Jan. 12-Jan. 31); ≤2 redheads; ≤2 canvasback; ≤4 sea ducks total (≤3 scoters, ≤3 eiders of which ≤1 hen, ≤3 long-tailed ducks). Includes mergansers and sea ducks in the 6-duck bag. | 18 |
| Dec 12 – Jan 31 Second Split | 6 No harlequin ducks; ≤4 mallards (2 hens max); ≤3 wood ducks; ≤2 black ducks; ≤3 pintail; ≤1 scaup (2 during the special 20-day scaup window Jan. 12-Jan. 31); ≤2 redheads; ≤2 canvasback; ≤4 sea ducks total (≤3 scoters, ≤3 eiders of which ≤1 hen, ≤3 long-tailed ducks). Includes mergansers and sea ducks in the 6-duck bag. | 18 | |
| Jan 12 – Jan 31 Scaup Season | 2 2 scaup daily bag limit during this period Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag). | 6 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Mallard no more than 2 hens · The daily limit of 6 ducks includes all mergansers and sea ducks (scoters, eiders, and long-tailed ducks) and may include no harlequin ducks and no more than 4 mallards (2 of which may be hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 black ducks, 3 pintail, | 4 | 12 |
| Wood Duck The daily limit of 6 ducks includes all mergansers and sea ducks (scoters, eiders, and long-tailed ducks) and may include no harlequin ducks and no more than 4 mallards (2 of which may be hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 black ducks, 3 pintail, | 3 | 9 |
| Black Duck The daily limit of 6 ducks includes all mergansers and sea ducks (scoters, eiders, and long-tailed ducks) and may include no harlequin ducks and no more than 4 mallards (2 of which may be hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 black ducks, 3 pintail, | 2 | 6 |
| Pintail (Northern) The daily limit of 6 ducks includes all mergansers and sea ducks (scoters, eiders, and long-tailed ducks) and may include no harlequin ducks and no more than 4 mallards (2 of which may be hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 black ducks, 3 pintail, | 3 | 9 |
| Redhead 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, or 4 sea ducks (including no more than 3 scoters, 3 long-tailed ducks, or 3 eiders and no more than 1 female eider). For all other duck species found in New York, the daily limit is no more than 6. | 2 | 6 |
| Canvasback 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, or 4 sea ducks (including no more than 3 scoters, 3 long-tailed ducks, or 3 eiders and no more than 1 female eider). For all other duck species found in New York, the daily limit is no more than 6. | 2 | 6 |
| Harlequin Duck closed | 0 | 0 |
| Scoter (Black) combined with Scoter (Surf), Scoter (White-winged); sea-duck aggregate: no more than 4 sea ducks (scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks) combined | 3 | 9 |
| Scoter (Surf) combined with Scoter (Black), Scoter (White-winged); sea-duck aggregate: no more than 4 sea ducks (scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks) combined | 3 | 9 |
| Scoter (White-winged) combined with Scoter (Black), Scoter (Surf); sea-duck aggregate: no more than 4 sea ducks (scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks) combined | 3 | 9 |
| Common Eider no more than 1 female · combined with King Eider; sea-duck aggregate: no more than 4 sea ducks (scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks) combined | 3 | 9 |
| King Eider no more than 1 female · combined with Common Eider; sea-duck aggregate: no more than 4 sea ducks (scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks) combined | 3 | 9 |
| Long-tailed Duck sea-duck aggregate: no more than 4 sea ducks (scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks) combined | 3 | 9 |
| & Greater Scaup Northeastern Zone · Dec 12–Dec 20 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Greater Scaup Western Zone · Dec 22–Jan 10 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Greater Scaup Long Island Zone · Jan 12–Jan 31 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Greater Scaup Lake Champlain Zone · Dec 8–Dec 27 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Greater Scaup Southeastern Zone · Dec 8–Dec 27 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Greater Scaup Northeastern Zone · Nov 19–Nov 29 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Greater Scaup Western Zone · Oct 10–Nov 1 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Greater Scaup Southeastern Zone · Oct 10–Oct 18 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Greater Scaup Long Island Zone · Nov 21–Nov 29 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Greater Scaup Lake Champlain Zone · Oct 10–Nov 1 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Greater Scaup Southeastern Zone · Nov 7–Dec 27 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Greater Scaup Lake Champlain Zone · Nov 21–Dec 27 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Greater Scaup Lake Champlain Zone, Southeastern Zone · from Dec 8 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Greater Scaup Long Island Zone · combined with Lesser Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Greater Scaup Long Island Zone · from Jan 12 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Greater Scaup Western Zone · combined with Lesser Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Greater Scaup Western Zone · from Dec 22 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Greater Scaup Northeastern Zone · combined with Lesser Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Greater Scaup Northeastern Zone · from Nov 19 · combined with Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| & Lesser Scaup Northeastern Zone · Dec 12–Dec 20 · combined with Greater Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup Western Zone · Dec 22–Jan 10 · combined with Greater Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup Long Island Zone · Jan 12–Jan 31 · combined with Greater Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup Lake Champlain Zone · Dec 8–Dec 27 · combined with Greater Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup Southeastern Zone · Dec 8–Dec 27 · combined with Greater Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup Northeastern Zone · Nov 19–Nov 29 · combined with Greater Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup Western Zone · Oct 10–Nov 1 · combined with Greater Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Southeastern Zone · Oct 10–Oct 18 · combined with Greater Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Long Island Zone · Nov 21–Nov 29 · combined with Greater Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Lake Champlain Zone · Oct 10–Nov 1 · combined with Greater Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Lake Champlain Zone, Southeastern Zone · from Dec 8 · combined with Greater Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup Southeastern Zone · Nov 7–Dec 27 · combined with Greater Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Lake Champlain Zone · Nov 21–Dec 27 · combined with Greater Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Long Island Zone · combined with Greater Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Long Island Zone · from Jan 12 · combined with Greater Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup Western Zone · combined with Greater Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Western Zone · from Dec 22 · combined with Greater Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup Northeastern Zone · combined with Greater Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Northeastern Zone · from Nov 19 · combined with Greater Scaup | 2 | 6 |
12 scaup daily bag limit during this period Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag).
2Scaup-specific dates within the regular duck season
3No harlequin ducks; ≤4 mallards (2 hens max); ≤3 wood ducks; ≤2 black ducks; ≤3 pintail; ≤1 scaup (2 during the special 20-day scaup window); ≤2 redheads; ≤2 canvasback; ≤4 sea ducks total (≤3 scoters, ≤3 eiders of which ≤1 hen, ≤3 long-tailed ducks). Includes mergansers and sea ducks in the 6-duck bag.
4Crippled sea ducks may be taken under power in the special sea duck area only.
5No harlequin ducks; ≤4 mallards (2 hens max); ≤3 wood ducks; ≤2 black ducks; ≤3 pintail; ≤1 scaup (2 during the special 20-day scaup window Dec. 8-Dec. 27); ≤2 redheads; ≤2 canvasback; ≤4 sea ducks total (≤3 scoters, ≤3 eiders of which ≤1 hen, ≤3 long-tailed ducks). Includes mergansers and sea ducks in the 6-duck bag.
62 scaup daily bag limit during this 20-day period (overlaps with regular duck season second split) Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag).
7No harlequin ducks; ≤4 mallards (2 hens max); ≤3 wood ducks; ≤2 black ducks; ≤3 pintail; ≤1 scaup (2 during the special 20-day scaup window Jan. 12-Jan. 31); ≤2 redheads; ≤2 canvasback; ≤4 sea ducks total (≤3 scoters, ≤3 eiders of which ≤1 hen, ≤3 long-tailed ducks). Includes mergansers and sea ducks in the 6-duck bag.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast1,2,3,4,5Northeast goose zone. NY DEC migratory game bird seasons page; Canada goose hunting zone, distinct from the five duck zones (all of which still carry live 2026 rows). Registered 2026-08-23. | Sep 1 – Sep 25 September Season | 15 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada goose daily and possession limits. Electronic calls and shotguns capable of holding more than 3 shells permitted during September when other waterfowl seasons are closed. | 45 |
| Oct 24 – Nov 29 Regular Season - First Split | 3 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada goose daily and possession limits. | 9 | |
| Dec 12 – Dec 19 Regular Season - Second Split | 3 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada goose daily and possession limits. | 9 | |
| West Central1,2,3,6West Central goose zone. NY DEC migratory game bird seasons page; Canada goose hunting zone, distinct from the five duck zones (all of which still carry live 2026 rows). Registered 2026-08-23. | Sep 1 – Sep 25 September Season | 15 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada goose daily and possession limits. Electronic calls and shotguns capable of holding more than 3 shells permitted during September when other waterfowl seasons are closed. | 45 |
| Nov 7 – Dec 21 Regular Season | 3 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada goose daily and possession limits. | 9 | |
| East Central1,2,3,4,5East Central goose zone. NY DEC migratory game bird seasons page; Canada goose hunting zone, distinct from the five duck zones (all of which still carry live 2026 rows). Registered 2026-08-23. | Sep 1 – Sep 25 September Season | 15 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada goose daily and possession limits. Electronic calls and shotguns capable of holding more than 3 shells permitted during September when other waterfowl seasons are closed. | 45 |
| Oct 24 – Nov 20 Regular Season - First Split | 3 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada goose daily and possession limits. | 9 | |
| Dec 5 – Dec 21 Regular Season - Second Split | 3 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada goose daily and possession limits. | 9 | |
| Central Long Island7,8,9,10Central Long Island goose zone. NY DEC migratory game bird seasons page; Canada goose hunting zone, distinct from the five duck zones (all of which still carry live 2026 rows). Registered 2026-08-23. | Sep 8 – Sep 30 September Season | 15 Cackling and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada goose limit. | 45 |
| Nov 21 – Nov 29 Regular Season First Split | 3 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. Daily limit 3. | 9 | |
| Dec 5 – Feb 3 Regular Season Second Split | 3 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. Daily limit 3. | 9 | |
| South11,12,13,14South goose zone. NY DEC migratory game bird seasons page; Canada goose hunting zone, distinct from the five duck zones (all of which still carry live 2026 rows). Registered 2026-08-23. | Sep 1 – Sep 25 September Season | 15 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. | 45 |
| Oct 24 – Jan 11 Regular Season | 5 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. Daily limit 5. | 15 | |
| Eastern Long Island7,8,15,16,17Eastern Long Island goose zone. NY DEC migratory game bird seasons page; Canada goose hunting zone, distinct from the five duck zones (all of which still carry live 2026 rows). Registered 2026-08-23. | Sep 8 – Sep 30 September Season | 15 Cackling and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada goose limit. | 45 |
| Nov 21 – Nov 29 Regular Season First Split | 2 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. Daily limit 2. | 6 | |
| Dec 5 – Jan 24 Regular Season Second Split | 2 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. Daily limit 2. | 6 | |
| Western Long Island18,19Western Long Island goose zone. NY DEC migratory game bird seasons page; Canada goose hunting zone, distinct from the five duck zones (all of which still carry live 2026 rows). Registered 2026-08-23. | Nov 7 – Feb 21 Regular Season - Western Long Island | 8 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. Western Long Island goose zone. | 24 |
| Hudson Valley9,10,11,12Hudson Valley goose zone. NY DEC migratory game bird seasons page; Canada goose hunting zone, distinct from the five duck zones (all of which still carry live 2026 rows). Registered 2026-08-23. | Sep 1 – Sep 25 September Season | 15 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. | 45 |
| Nov 7 – Dec 21 Regular Season | 3 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. Daily limit 3. | 9 | |
| Lake Champlain Goose Hunting Area9,10,11,13,14,20NYSDEC 2026-27 Canada goose area. Distinct from the Lake Champlain DUCK zone. | Sep 1 – Sep 25 September Season | 8 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. | 24 |
| Oct 10 – Nov 23 Regular Season First Split | 3 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. Daily limit 3. | 9 | |
| Dec 1 – Jan 4 Regular Season Second Split | 5 Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. Daily limit 5. | 15 |
1Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada goose daily and possession limits. Electronic calls and shotguns capable of holding more than 3 shells permitted during September when other waterfowl seasons are closed.
2Canada Goose. September season. Daily limit 15.
3Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada goose daily and possession limits.
4Canada Goose. Regular season split 1. Daily limit 3.
5Canada Goose. Regular season split 2. Daily limit 3.
6Canada Goose. Regular season. Daily limit 3.
7Cackling and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada goose limit.
8September season, daily limit 15.
9Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. Daily limit 3.
10Daily limit is 3 per the map notation.
11Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits.
12Sept. season daily limit 15.
13Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. Daily limit 5.
14Daily limit is 5 per the map notation superscript.
15Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. Daily limit 2.
16Daily limit is 2 per the map notation superscript.
17Daily limit is 2 per the map notation.
18Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of Canada goose limits. Western Long Island goose zone.
19Canada Goose Regular Season; Western Long Island goose zone; daily limit 8
20Sept. season daily limit is 8 for Lake Champlain area.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Zone | Oct 10 – Nov 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Southeastern Zone | Oct 10 – Nov 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Western Zone | Oct 10 – Nov 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Lake Champlain Zone | Oct 10 – Nov 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Long Island Zone | Jan 2 – Jan 31 | 1 | 3 |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Zone1,2 | Oct 1 – Dec 31 First Split | 25 Pending regulatory changes to the Spring Conservation order. Possession limit: no limit. | – |
| Feb 26 – Mar 10 Second Split | 25 Pending regulatory changes to the Spring Conservation order. Possession limit: no limit. | – | |
| Southeastern Zone1,2 | Nov 24 – Mar 10 | 25 Pending regulatory changes to the Spring Conservation order. Possession limit: no limit. | – |
| Western Zone1,2 | Nov 24 – Mar 10 | 25 Pending regulatory changes to the Spring Conservation order. Possession limit: no limit. | – |
| Lake Champlain Zone1,2 | Oct 1 – Dec 31 First Split | 25 Pending regulatory changes to the Spring Conservation order. Possession limit: no limit. | – |
| Feb 26 – Mar 10 Second Split | 25 Pending regulatory changes to the Spring Conservation order. Possession limit: no limit. | – | |
| Long Island Zone1,2 | Nov 24 – Mar 10 | 25 Pending regulatory changes to the Spring Conservation order. Possession limit: no limit. | – |
1Pending regulatory changes to the Spring Conservation order. Possession limit: no limit.
2Snow geese: 25/day, no possession limit. Pending regulatory changes to Spring Conservation order.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Zone1 | Oct 10 – Nov 29 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Dec 12 – Dec 20 Second Split | 15 | 45 | |
| Southeastern Zone1 | Oct 10 – Oct 18 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Nov 7 – Dec 27 Second Split | 15 | 45 | |
| Western Zone2,3 | Oct 10 – Nov 1 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Dec 5 – Jan 10 Second Split | 15 | 45 | |
| Lake Champlain Zone1 | Oct 10 – Nov 1 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Nov 21 – Dec 27 Second Split | 15 | 45 | |
| Long Island Zone1 | Nov 21 – Nov 29 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Dec 12 – Jan 31 Second Split | 15 | 45 |
1Listed together with ducks/mergansers in season table
2Concurrent with duck season in Western Zone, first split.
3Concurrent with duck season in Western Zone, second split.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upstate New York1Upstate New York goose zone. NY DEC migratory game bird seasons page; Canada goose hunting zone, distinct from the five duck zones (all of which still carry live 2026 rows). Registered 2026-08-23. | Sep 1 – Nov 9 Gallinules | 8 Upstate only — Long Island and New York City closed. | 24 |
1Upstate only — Long Island and New York City closed.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Zone1,2 | Sep 26 – Sep 27 | – Junior Hunters only (ages 12-15 with junior hunting license). Bag limits same as regular season. Adult mentor may not carry firearm/longbow/crossbow. | – |
| Southeastern Zone1,2 | Sep 26 – Sep 27 | – Junior Hunters only (ages 12-15 with junior hunting license). Bag limits same as regular season. Adult mentor may not carry firearm/longbow/crossbow. | – |
| Western Zone1,2 | Sep 26 – Sep 27 | – Junior Hunters only (ages 12-15 with junior hunting license). Bag limits same as regular season. Adult mentor may not carry firearm/longbow/crossbow. | – |
| Lake Champlain Zone1,2 | Sep 26 – Sep 27 | – Junior Hunters only (ages 12-15 with junior hunting license). Bag limits same as regular season. Adult mentor may not carry firearm/longbow/crossbow. | – |
| Long Island Zone1,2 | Nov 7 – Nov 8 | – Junior Hunters only (ages 12-15 with junior hunting license). Bag limits same as regular season. Adult mentor may not carry firearm/longbow/crossbow. | – |
1Junior Hunters only (ages 12-15 with junior hunting license). Bag limits same as regular season. Adult mentor may not carry firearm/longbow/crossbow.
22-day special season for junior hunters
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Zone1,2 | Sep 26 – Sep 27 | – Any person who meets the definition of active military or veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code). Daily bag limits same as regular season. | – |
| Southeastern Zone1,2 | Sep 26 – Sep 27 | – Any person who meets the definition of active military or veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code). Daily bag limits same as regular season. | – |
| Western Zone3,4 | Nov 7 – Nov 8 | 6 Active military or veteran as defined in section 101 of title 38 USC. Must carry qualifying ID. Same bag limits as regular season. | 18 |
| Long Island Zone3,5 | Nov 7 – Nov 8 | 6 Active military or veteran as defined in section 101 of title 38 USC. Must carry qualifying ID. Same bag limits as regular season. | 18 |
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1Any person who meets the definition of active military or veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code). Daily bag limits same as regular season.
2Two special veteran/active military days: Sept. 26 and Sept. 27
3Active military or veteran as defined in section 101 of title 38 USC. Must carry qualifying ID. Same bag limits as regular season.
4Military/Veteran hunting days for Western Zone.
5Military/Veteran hunting days for Long Island Zone.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2 | Oct 1 – Nov 14 Woodcock | 3 Upstate NY only (north of Bronx-Westchester County boundary). Long Island: same dates. Non-toxic shot NOT required. HIP required. Federal Migratory Bird Stamp NOT required. | 9 |
| Upstate New York3,4,5,6,7,8Upstate New York goose zone. NY DEC migratory game bird seasons page; Canada goose hunting zone, distinct from the five duck zones (all of which still carry live 2026 rows). Registered 2026-08-23. | Sep 1 – Mar 31 Mon, Fri, Sat & Sun only Crow | – Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays ONLY. Electronic calls and rifles permitted. No duck stamp required. | – |
| Sep 1 – Nov 9 Snipe | 8 Non-toxic shot required. HIP registration required. Federal Migratory Bird Stamp NOT required. | 24 | |
| Oct 1 – Nov 14 Woodcock | 3 Fed Migratory Bird Stamp NOT Required. Non-toxic shot NOT required. | 9 | |
| Long Island Zone9,10 | Oct 1 – Nov 14 Woodcock | 3 Federal Migratory Bird Stamp NOT required. HIP registration required. | 9 |
1Upstate NY only (north of Bronx-Westchester County boundary). Long Island: same dates. Non-toxic shot NOT required. HIP required. Federal Migratory Bird Stamp NOT required.
2American Woodcock season. Upstate and Long Island both Oct. 1 - Nov. 14. Daily bag 3, possession 9.
3Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays ONLY. Electronic calls and rifles permitted. No duck stamp required.
4No bag limit for crows. Hunting on Fri., Sat., Sun. & Mon. only.
5Fed Migratory Bird Stamp NOT Required. Non-toxic shot NOT required.
6American Woodcock season, Upstate New York.
7Non-toxic shot required. HIP registration required. Federal Migratory Bird Stamp NOT required.
8Common Snipe (Wilson's Snipe) season. Upstate NY. 8/day, 24 in possession. Long Island: Closed.
9Federal Migratory Bird Stamp NOT required. HIP registration required.
10Woodcock season. Long Island (WMUs 1A and 1C - Nassau and Suffolk counties). Bag limit 3/day, 9 in possession.
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New York State Department of Environmental ConservationThe state sets the deer seasons, limits and tags. Check its current regulations before you go.
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See the deer hunting appOfficial regulations
NYS Department of Environmental ConservationThe state sets the upland bird seasons, limits and tags. Check its current regulations before you go.
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See the upland bird hunting appOfficial regulations
Hunting not allowedper NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
NYS Dept. of Environmental ConservationThe state sets the feral hog seasons, limits and tags. Check its current regulations before you go.
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See the feral hog hunting appSeason dates and bag limits are verified against official state wildlife agency publications and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Data shown is for the 2026-2027 season. This data was verified on September 27, 2026. Always confirm with the official regulations before hunting.
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