CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports small-game hunting was a nonevent as little activity — and even fewer birds — was observed. Multiple duck hunters commented about the lack of ducks. CO Sean Cannon (Cook) ...

Squirrel season opens statewide Sept. 14 and runs through Nov. 29. Squirrels can also be hunted Dec. 16-24 and Dec. 26-Feb. 28. The daily limit is six. Pheasant season begins with a junior hunt Oct.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced Wednesday, Sept. 24, that small game hunting and furbearer trapping seasons for the 2025–26 license year are now open or will open ...