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What's open to hunt in New York

In short

5 deer or turkey seasons are open in New York on Sunday, October 25, 2026: deer (Suffolk County (WMU 1C)), deer (Southern Zone), deer (Westchester County (WMU 3S)), turkey (Southern Zone (open WMUs)), deer (Northern Zone).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
27 days
Fall Turkey Season · Suffolk County (WMU 1C) opens Nov 21
Open todayDeer · Suffolk County (WMU 1C)Deer · Southern ZoneDeer · Westchester County (WMU 3S)Turkey · Southern Zone (open WMUs)Deer · Northern Zone
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · New York · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGWhitetail deerNORTHERN ZONEWhitetail deer · Northern Zone · Sep 27 – Oct 23, 2026Whitetail deer · Northern Zone · Oct 10 – Oct 12, 2026Whitetail deer · Northern Zone · Oct 17 – Oct 23, 2026Whitetail deer · Northern Zone · Oct 24 – Dec 6, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes DEC 6Whitetail deer · Northern Zone · Dec 7 – Dec 13, 2026Whitetail deer · Northern Zone · Dec 7 – Dec 13, 2026Whitetail deerSOUTHERN ZONEWhitetail deer · Southern Zone · Sep 12 – Sep 20, 2026Whitetail deer · Southern Zone · Oct 1 – Nov 20, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 20Whitetail deer · Southern Zone · Oct 10 – Oct 12, 2026Whitetail deer · Southern Zone · Nov 21 – Dec 13, 2026Whitetail deer · Southern Zone · Dec 14 – Dec 22, 2026Whitetail deer · Southern Zone · Dec 14 – Dec 22, 2026Whitetail deer · Southern Zone · Dec 26 – Jan 1, 2027Whitetail deer · Southern Zone · Dec 26 – Jan 1, 2027Whitetail deerSUFFOLK COUNTY (WMU 1C)Whitetail deer · Suffolk County (WMU 1C) · Sep 12 – Sep 20, 2026Whitetail deer · Suffolk County (WMU 1C) · Oct 1 – Jan 31, 2027 · open nowOPEN · closes JAN 31Whitetail deer · Suffolk County (WMU 1C) · Jan 3 – Jan 31, 2027Whitetail deerWESTCHESTER COUNTY (WMU 3S)Whitetail deer · Westchester County (WMU 3S) · Sep 12 – Sep 20, 2026Whitetail deer · Westchester County (WMU 3S) · Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes DEC 31TurkeySTATEWIDE (OPEN AREAS)Turkey · Statewide (open areas) · Apr 24 – Apr 25, 2027Turkey · Statewide (open areas) · May 1 – May 31, 2027TurkeyNORTHERN ZONE (OPEN WMUS)Turkey · Northern Zone (open WMUs) · Oct 1 – Oct 14, 2026TurkeySOUTHERN ZONE (OPEN WMUS)Turkey · Southern Zone (open WMUs) · Oct 17 – Oct 30, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes OCT 30TurkeySUFFOLK COUNTY (WMU 1C)Turkey · Suffolk County (WMU 1C) · Nov 21 – Dec 4, 2026TODAY OCT 25

New York season table·New York regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in New York, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in New York today?

5 deer or turkey seasons are open in New York on Sunday, October 25, 2026: deer (Suffolk County (WMU 1C)), deer (Southern Zone), deer (Westchester County (WMU 3S)), turkey (Southern Zone (open WMUs)), deer (Northern Zone).

When is the next hunting season opener in New York?

Fall Turkey Season (Suffolk County (WMU 1C)) opens in 27 days, on Saturday, November 21.