Stems from the fact, that new york state greatly needs an increased big game hunter population base. Search state muzzleloader hunting season dates to find the best time to shoot the biggest deer before they are spooked by the regular gun season. In the muzzleloader season, only single shot muzzleloaders, including inlines of. Albany hunters harvested an estimated 224,190 deer in new york state during the 201920 hunting season, department of environmental conservation dec commissioner basil seggos announced on march 30. The early bowhunting season for bears opens in all of the southern zone on oct. During muzzleloader season deer of either sex may be taken in parts of the county but only antlered deer may be taken in the southern end of the county. The new york state department of environmental conservation dec and commissioner basil seggos today announced that the early muzzleloader season in the northern zone will begin saturday, october 15, and continue through october 21.
Junior hunters ages 1415 will be eligible to take one deer of either sex with a firearm during this season and may use a deer management permit, deer management assistance program tag, or a regular season tag. Upstate ny gun hunt 2017 the deer are on the move duration. The doe harvest was listed as 80,584, up almost,000 from 2017. New york dec announces early bow season in the southern. A firearm that has been converted into a muzzleloader by use of a plug, or a doublebarreled or swivel barreled muzzleloader is illegal for deer hunting during the muzzleloader season. In northern new york, the early bear season runs from sept. Located in the southern zone of region 8, steuben county is not only new york states perennial chart topper for whitetail dear, its also a place were you can use bow, crossbow, muzzleloader, handgun, shotgun, and rifle for regular deer season, as well as early and regular bear seasons.
The maxim 50, a muzzleloader with a permanently attached silencer, is on the market and exempt from federal gun control laws. Ny hunters are taking in more deer this year than in 2017, dec says. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. Nov 01, 2017 for licensing, the new law treats crossbows as a muzzleloader. The 20112012 southern zone bowhunting season and northern zone muzzleloader season for deer and bear begin at sunrise on saturday, october 15. Canada goose season reopens hudson valley area dec. Junior hunters ages 1415 will be eligible to take one deer of either sex with a firearm during this season and may use a deer management permit. Hunters in new york harvested more than 224,000 deer in. Muzzleloader articles muzzleloader forum state muzzleloader season dates tn wildlife resource agency iowa dept of natural resources knight pro staff program site map. Posted on september 27, 2017 by roger katz by roger. Your previous years unused regular season deer carcass tag, accompanied by your previous years bow privilege, can be used from september 2730 during the northern zone bowhunting deer season and is valid for deer of either sex during this period. Dont be afraid to knock on a few doors and ask for permission to hunt a new location. Many landowners are sympathetic to late season hunters.
No federal gun control for new silencermuzzleloader. Dec 22, 2016 its the last day of muzzleloader season here in western ny and it was time to fill some doe tags. Nov 27, 2017 muzzleloader season for maines deer hunters getting started. Deer hunting season dates new york hunting seasons. Deer and bear hunting seasons new york state department. Every other year i have hunted pennsylvania deer where i was raised with my dad, and my people. Silenceco maxim 50 suppressed muzzleloader is it legal in. Only antlered deer may be taken during muzzleloader season in wmus 6a, 6f, 6j, and 6n.
New york muzzleloader hunting season knight rifles. Recent studies by qdma in newyork show that in 1993 the big game deer hunter base in new york was approx. State muzzleloader hunting season dates knight rifles. The deer and bear hunting seasons begin at sunrise on saturday, nov. To extend nys southern zone muzzleloader season home facebook. The use of crossbows has been steadily increasing in new york in recent years. Nov 29, 2017 new york s 2017 late season deerhunting opportunities are clearly defined with colorkeyed maps on the new york department of environmental conservations website.
Duck and brant seasons reopen long island zone dec. Deer and bear hunting seasons new york state department of. According to dec, the southern zone regular season is new york s most popular hunting. Special seasons designated for young hunters new york. New york state hunting seasons are categorized by hunting zones. The most recent addition to new yorks top 10 alltime record list was a 183 78 typical monroe county buck taken by. They can see the light at the end of the hunting seasons tunnel. New york hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. The most recent addition to new yorks top 10 alltime record list was a 183 78 typical monroe county buck taken by a gun hunter in 20. According to dec, the southern zone regular season is new yorks most popular hunting. The sika deer muzzleloader season bag limit is three deer with no more than one being antlered.
New antler restriction law in part of the catskills. The best guide for new york hunting seasons know it all. The early muzzleloader season for sika deer of either sex is open statewide oct. For hunting zone information, see the 2014 hunting and trapping digest or visit michigan. A modest population increase into 2017 to about 920,000 as the herd recovers from the harsh. When the new york deer hunting season finally rolls around, we here in the empire state.
Traditions added several great new models in their inline, traditional, and pistol selections, as well as an awesome new cannon. Hodgdon has announced the release of its 2019 hodgdon annual manual, which contains data for. Muzzleloader deer hunt ends with chilling conclusion. Northern zone muzzleloader deer season opens select units dec. Have new york muzzleloader hunting season questions. New york state has both spring and fall turkey hunting seasons and a youth turkey hunt for junior hunters ages 1215. Archery season runs september 27 to october 25 and december 9 to 15 certain areas only muzzleloader is october 19 to 25 and december 9 to 15 additional dates and regulations apply to certain areas firearm season runs october 26 to december 8. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for new york hunting seasons vary based on animal and seasons. Clever hunters is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Many sportsmen like to know big game season dates well in advance so they can schedule vacation and other plans accordingly.
This year, manufacturers are looking to make muzzleloading great again, with a slew of new models to choose from. Once again, dec is providing a special youth deer season over the threeday columbus day weekend. Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in the northern zone are not subject to the antlered deeronly requirement of the early muzzleloader season in wmus 6a, 6f, 6j, and. The old man used to say that the best part of hunting and fishing was the thinking about going and the talking about it after you got back. The following is a summary of hunting laws and regulations for big game hunters. The fall season is divided in to six season zones and fall hunting hours are sunrise. Muzzleloader season for maines deer hunters getting started. I can never even seem to find the time to get into the woods during mz season. Its the last day of muzzleloader season here in western ny and it was time to fill some doe tags. Ny deer hunting season is long, cost is cheap still too many deer. Northern zone firearms deer and bear seasons close dec. During the spring, the season is open in all of upstate new york north of the bronx and hunting hours are 12hour before sunrise to noon.
Be aware of rules for importing big game into new york protect ny deer and moose from chronic wasting disease. Ny muzzleloader season hunting open discussions long. Dec 07, 2016 2016 2017 new york deer hunting season dates by len december 7, 2016 for whitetail deer hunting, the state of new york is basically divided into 2 main sections, the northern zone and southern zone, which makes up 99% of the state, and then there is westchester county and suffolk county. The decs 2017 whitetailed deer harvest summary noted the number of deer killed with a crossbow jumped 24. Muzzleloader hunting season is the best time to shoot the biggest deer before they are spooked by the regular gun season. With so many species of animals available to hunt in the adirondacks, there is almost always an open season. I missed one year, back in 1985 when i joined the air force. You can calculate future season dates by using the formulas below. The laws specify how black powder must be transported and stored, and include provisions for its sporting uses. Silenceco maxim 50 suppressed muzzleloader is it legal in new york state. Designed for shots at 300 yards and beyond, the new. During the late seasons, the regular season deer tag is valid for deer of either sex.
For complete reference consult the new york state environmental conservation law and volume 6 of the codes, rules and regulations of the state of new york. Hunters are advised to refer to this site for details on hunting seasons, allowable weapons and bag limits for the areas they plan to hunt in december or january. Dec 30, 20 during the late season they will be trying to fatten and prepare for the long winter ahead. Hunters must have proper permits, and be within their season to take game in new york state. To prevent the introduction of chronic wasting disease cwd, hunters who take deer, elk, or moose from. Just wish id get the chance to use these some day, muzzleloader season rarely gets me on even the sight of a deer. All of the new technology being poured into them has truly improved the performance of modern muzzleloaders. The state of new york has laws governing the use of black powder when it is intended for use in antique firearms or replicas of these guns. Hunters must possess a muzzleloader hunting privilege to legally hunt with a crossbow during any muzzleloader season or during open. Deer harvest in muzzleloaderonly season ahead of 2017.
Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in the northern zone are not subject to the antlered deeronly requirement of the early muzzleloader season in wmus 6a, 6f, 6j, and 6n, despite the overlap in season dates. Hunters in new york state harvested more than 200000 deer during the 201718 hunting seasons. In the gallery below youll find awesome models from thompsoncenter, traditions and cva. Scopes during muzzleloader season passes minnesota. Current statute allow hunters age 60 or over to use a magnifying scope during the blackpowder season. Dedicated to the continuing support of black powder events and legislation check our calendar for upcoming shoot events near you. During the new york muzzleloader hunting season, a muzzleloading rifle or pistol including smoothbore muzzleloaders is loaded through the muzzle, shooting a single projectile and having a bore of. The knight 500 ultralite mountaineer tk2000 disc extreme bighorn wolverine littlehorn vision. Apr 11, 2019 the old man used to say that the best part of hunting and fishing was the thinking about going and the talking about it after you got back. Ny deer hunting season is long, cost is cheap still too. New york state muzzle loaders association the association. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. The harvest figure included 103,787 antlerless deer, down 9 percent from the prioryear harvest.
During the late season they will be trying to fatten and prepare for the long winter ahead. Jul 18, 2018 in the muzzleloader season, only single shot muzzleloaders, including inlines of. Posted on december 6, 2017 december 6, 2017 by forrest fisher. Well, it appears that the proposal indeed has survived this spring, and blackpowder hunters likely will have the option to use a scope during the 2017 muzzleloader season. Prior to 2016, the muzzleloader and bow values only reflected take on bowmuzz tags. If you are new to muzzleloaders or would like more information on your states muzzleloader hunting regulations make sure to give us a call. An antlered sika is defined as a deer with at least one antler visible above the hairline. Nov 15, 2017 the deer and bear hunting seasons begin at sunrise on saturday, nov. New york muzzleloader hunt cervicide deerslayer tv.
New jersey new jersey saltwater fishing new jersey hunting new jersey freshwater fishing. New yorks 2017 lateseason deerhunting opportunities are clearly defined with colorkeyed maps on the new york department of environmental conservations website. Zone 3 has seven more days of muzzleloader hunting, with the season ending dec. Share your knowledge, reconnect to nature take a junior hunter afield during these special seasons. The 2017 regular deer and bear hunting seasons in new yorks southern zone begin at sunrise on saturday, nov. New york hunting seasons, 20192020 theres more to new york than just the big apple. Catchandrelease, artificial luresonly bass season opens dec. These pages are devoted to some of the bigger bucks taken during the 2017 season. During the new york muzzleloader hunting season, a muzzleloading rifle or pistol including smoothbore muzzleloaders is loaded through the muzzle. Hunters must possess a muzzleloader hunting privilege to legally hunt with a crossbow during. The most recent additions to new yorks top 10 lists for all categories were both muzzleloader kills taken in livingston and steuben counties during the 2016 hunting season. Thats why weve been finding all of them that we can here at the 2017 shot show. If you are new to muzzleloaders or would like more information on your states muzzleloader hunting regulations to make sure to give us a call.
Sep 21, 2017 the maxim 50, a muzzleloader with a permanently attached silencer, is on the market and exempt from federal gun control laws. When you see the term early muzzleloader or bowhunting season, it means before the regular season for. New york hunting seasons offer deer, black bear, wild turkey and small game bagging opportunities for both resident and nonresident hunters. For specific dates within your region, visit the new york department of environmental conservation website. Nancy currier, 291 county route 6, phoenix, ny 52121. New york state whitetailed deer hunters have been reporting more. Located in the southern zone of region 8, steuben county is not only new york states perennial chart topper for whitetail dear, its also a place were you can use bow, crossbow, muzzleloader, handgun, shotgun, and rifle for regular deer season, as.