Hunting Season 2008-2009

New York and New Jersey have announced their hunting schedules for large game and times when firearms are permitted. We strongly urge hikers to wear safety orange clothing during these times. There are also small game seasons which are less dangerous but hikers should still be aware and consider wearing safety orange. Dates listed are inclusive.

NEW YORK

Deer Seasons: Regular and Archery

Southern Zone (includes Hudson Valley and Catskills)

• Regular: Nov. 15 – Dec. 7
• Bow: Oct. 18 – Nov. 14, Dec. 10 –Dec. 18

Westchester County

• Bow only: Oct. 18 – Dec. 31

Suffolk County

• Bow only: Oct. 1 – Dec. 31

Special places

• Hunting is not allowed in Bear Mountain-Harriman State Parks. However it is allowed in parts or all of other state parks. Call parks for details.
• Black Rock Forest (845-534-4517) closes to all hikers from Nov. 15 through Dec. 7.

State links for details

• NYSDEC - Hunting
• NYSDEC - Hunting Seasons
• NYSDEC - Special Regulations for Long Island

NEW JERSEY

In New Jersey, the safest course in the fall is to hike only on Sundays, when hunting is prohibited throughout the state. Otherwise, hunting seasons vary by weapon and geography.

State links for details

• Hunting in New Jersey 
• NJ - Full deer hunting season by zones PDF file
• NJ - Bear Season (none this year)
• White-tailed Deer Information Web Pages 
• NJ Fish and Wildlife

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