Bear Hunting Season Dates
| Area | Early | Bowhunting | Crossbow | Regular | Muzzleloading | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Zone | Yellow shaded portion | Sept. 18 - Dec. 5 | ||||
| Brown shaded portion | Sept. 18 - Oct. 22 | Oct. 13 - Oct. 22 | Oct. 23 - Dec. 5 | Oct. 16 - Oct. 22 | ||
| Southern Zone | Orange shaded portion | Oct. 1 - Nov. 19 Dec. 13 - Dec. 21 |
Nov. 6 - Nov. 19 (Not in WMUs 3S, 4J or 8C) | Nov. 20 - Dec. 12 | Dec. 13 - Dec. 21 | |
| Green shaded portion | Sept. 11 - Sept. 26 | Oct. 1 - Nov. 19 Dec. 13 - Dec. 21 |
Nov. 6 - Nov. 19 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 12 | Dec. 13 - Dec. 21 | |
| Westchester County (lt. blue shaded) |
Same as Regular Season | Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 (bowhunting only) |
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