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Hunterizer Updates New York Hunting Seasons for 2026–2027: 44 Species Now Available in the App

July 23, 2026July 22, 2026

New York hunters can now plan nearly their entire 2026–2027 season with Hunterizer. The latest update adds season dates, regulations, maps, and hunting information for 44 New York species, covering everything from deer and bear to waterfowl, furbearers, and even frogs and snapping turtles. The only remaining holdout is turkey, as the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has not yet released the 2026–2027 turkey seasons.

New York Hunters Harvest Near-Record Number of Bears in 2025-26 Season

April 17, 2026April 16, 2026

Southern Zone sets all-time record as statewide harvest climbs above long-term averages

New York Reports Safest Hunting Season on Record — But Tree Stand Falls Remain a Major Risk

April 11, 2026April 10, 2026

The latest safety report from New York highlights a record-low number of shooting incidents in 2025, with zero fatalities. However, elevated stand accidents continue to pose a serious threat to hunters.

New York Proposes Major Deer Hunting Regulation Changes for 2026 Season

March 21, 2026March 18, 2026

State wildlife officials seek to expand antlerless opportunities and adjust seasons, while recent rule changes already reshape tagging and reporting requirements for hunters.

Illegal Deer Harvest discovered in Greene County, New York

March 21, 2026February 14, 2026

A recent enforcement action in Greene County, New York, resulted in fines and legal penalties after a hunter was found to have taken a deer illegally using the wrong harvest tag and without the proper permit. The case underscores the role of Environmental Conservation Police in upholding hunting regulations and the importance of ethical and lawful harvest practices for all hunters.

Poaching Case in Tioga County Leads to Guilty Pleas, Fines, and Seized Firearm

June 15, 2026January 19, 2026

New York conservation officers say public reporting and follow-up investigation were key in resolving an illegal deer killing that occurred during the 2024 season. The case serves as a reminder of how quickly unlawful activity can unravel and the penalties that follow.

2024 New York Hunting Safety Report: Public Land Best Practices & Incident Prevention

March 21, 2026February 16, 2025

Two hunters wearing safety Orange vests and shotgun

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently released its annual report on hunting-related shooting incidents (HRSIs) and elevated hunting incidents (EHIs), highlighting another year of safe hunting across the state. The 2024-25 season marked the second-safest on record, with only 11 reported HRSIs, a far cry from the 166 incidents recorded in …