2024-25 Official Guide to Laws and Regulations
You can view a copy of the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide in one of the following ways noted on this page.
View Online
View the 2024-25 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide (e-regulations link). An interactive digital version is also available to view!
Download and Print
Full Guide:
2024-25 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide (PDF), 61 MB)
Warning! This is a large file. You can download smaller sections of the guide using the links below.
Sections of the Guide:
- Features (PDF) - recent regulation changes, featured articles, law enforcement FAQs, and more
- General Information (PDF) - general license and regulation information, contact information, and more
- Places to Hunt (PDF) - maps and access information
- Youth Hunt Opportunities (PDF)
- Crossbow Regulations and Qualification (PDF)
- 2024-25 Hunting and Trapping Seasons Summary (PDF)
- Big Game Hunting Information (PDF) - deer and bear
- Small Game Hunting Information (PDF) - reptile/amphibians, rabbit/hare, squirrel, pheasant, quail, ruffed grouse
- Turkey Hunting Information (PDF)
- Migratory Game Bird Hunting Information (PDF) - geese, ducks, woodcock, snipe, rail, crow, and gallinules
- Furbearer Hunting and Trapping Information (PDF) - bobcat, beaver, mink/muskrat, coyote, weasel, fox, skunk, raccoon, opossum, otter, and fisher/marten
- Sunrise-Sunset Table (PDF)
Updated WMU Maps:
- Northern NY/Adirondacks (PDF)
- Lower Hudson Valley/Long Island (PDF)
- Central NY/Capital Region (PDF)
- Western NY/Finger Lakes (PDF)
Pick up a Copy
A copy of the guide is available when purchasing your hunting or trapping license at a sporting license issuing agent location.
