The NY Department of Environmental Conservation has released dates for the 2016-2017 hunting season for waterfowl.  Read more for dates and bag limits.

The season dates are usually similar, although there is one notable change this year, as the Southeast Zone opens before the Northeast Zone.

The Southeast task force sought to provide early opportunity for locally-nesting and early-migrating ducks by starting the season on October 1. The Northeast Zone task force chose to maximize the number of hunting days in October, while avoiding overlapping opening dates. Possession limits for all ducks remains three times the daily bag limit.

Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Legally you're required to register with the Harvest Information Program once each season. You can do so by calling, 888-427-5447, or register on-line. You'll receive a confirmation number that must be kept with you anytime you hunt.

Season Dates for Waterfowl Except Goose

Waterfowl 2016-2017 Hunting Dates
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Bag Limits 2016-2017
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An abundance of Canadian Geese and Snow Geese has the DEC expanding the season by 50 days, with Snow Geese season open from January 16 through Aprils 15 in all of Upstate NY.

These birds have become so abundant that they are causing harm to wetland habitats throughout their range. Special seasons have been established in many eastern states and provinces to increase hunter harvest and help reduce this population

Season Dates and Bag Limits for Geese

Canada Goose 2016-2017 Hunting Dates
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You can get full waterfowl season details, zone descriptions and special Sea Duck regulations at the DEC webpage.

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