New York Whitetail Hunting
Plan your New York whitetail hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Browse private-land whitetail hunts across New York, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
New York Whitetail Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Firearms And Hunt
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Rifle · Youth hunters
Upstate NY (north of Bronx-Westchester Co. boundary; excluding bowhunting-only WMUs). One antlered or antlerless deer. 14-15 year olds may also take bear.
New York Whitetail Licenses
Other Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Management Permit (DMP) | DrawAugust 1, 2025 – October 1, 2025 | Ages 12+; Youth and disabled hunters; Veteran | $10.00 |
Allows harvest of one antlerless deer per permit. May apply for up to 2 DMPs. $10 nonrefundable application fee waived for Lifetime License holders (purchased prior to Oct 1, 2009) and Junior Hunters/Bowhunters. Landowners and disabled veterans receive preference. | |||
| Leftover DMP | OTCOpens November 1, 2025 | — | $10.00 |
Available beginning around Nov 1 on first-come, first-served basis at license agents only. No additional fee if already applied during initial period. Up to 2 DMPs allowed in addition to any received during initial period. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
In New York, the whitetail deer firearms season in Upstate New York north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary runs approximately October 11 through October 13, 2025, during which hunters may take one antlered or antlerless deer by rifle; 14 and 15 year olds may also take bear during this period.
Yes, over-the-counter whitetail opportunities are available in New York through the Bonus DMP license, which is automatically added to your license holdings when you report a DMP harvest in one of the qualifying bowhunting-only WMUs: 1C, 3S, 4J, and 8C.
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