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Deer Hunting Season Dates

Map of Regular and Bowhunting Deer Hunting Seasons in New York State
Map of Muzzleloading Deer Hunting Seasons in New York State

Legislation adopted in 2021 allows 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer with a firearm or crossbow under supervision of an adult hunter in upstate counties that choose to participate. For a map of counties that have opted in go to dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hunting/deer-bear/junior-big-game.

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