New York Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Opens in 13 daysNew York's waterfowl season opens 2026-10-10 and closes 2027-01-31.
Last verified September 25, 2026New York wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Opens in 27 days
South Zone
Regular
- Opens
- October 24, 2026
- Closes
- January 11, 2027
- Bag limit
- Other goose zones differ.
- Opens in 13 days
Northeastern Zone
Regular - segment 1
- Opens
- October 10, 2026
- Closes
- November 29, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 13 days
Southeastern Zone
Regular - segment 1
- Opens
- October 10, 2026
- Closes
- October 18, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 13 days
Western Zone
Regular - segment 1
- Opens
- October 10, 2026
- Closes
- November 1, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 41 days
Southeastern Zone
Regular - segment 2
- Opens
- November 7, 2026
- Closes
- December 27, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 55 days
Long Island Zone
Regular - segment 1
- Opens
- November 21, 2026
- Closes
- November 29, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 69 days
Western Zone
Regular - segment 2
- Opens
- December 5, 2026
- Closes
- January 10, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 76 days
Northeastern Zone
Regular - segment 2
- Opens
- December 12, 2026
- Closes
- December 20, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 76 days
Long Island Zone
Regular - segment 2
- Opens
- December 12, 2026
- Closes
- January 31, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
New York's waterfowl season opens 2026-10-10 and closes 2027-01-31.
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.