In New Yorks Northern Zone, hunters take
to the woods each fall with bows, muzzleloaders and rifles. Hunting is permitted
on all state lands, so the hunting territory is considerable. Please be
considerate of posted private lands.
Archery season for deer and black bear opens September 27 (regardless of
year) and continues through the next-to-last Saturday in October. Regular
deer and bear season commences on the next-to-last Saturday in October and
continues through the first Sunday in December. Muzzleloading season for
deer and bear is the seven-day period ending on the day before the regular
season begins.
Early bear season starts on the first Saturday after the second Monday
in September through the day immediately preceding the opening of muzzleloading
season.
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