NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

Hunting & Trapping Regulations Guide

2022-23 Official Guide to Laws & Regulations

You can view a copy of the Hunting & Trapping Regulations Guide in one of the following ways noted on this page.

View Online

View the 2022-23 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Guide (leaves DEC website). An interactive digital version is also available to view!

Download and Print

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Full Guide:

2022-23 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Guide (PDF, 25 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, sunrise-sunset table, and more
• Places to Hunt (PDF) – maps and access information
• Youth Hunt Opportunities (PDF)
• Crossbow Regulations & Qualification (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 & Trapping Information (PDF) – bobcat, beaver, mink/muskrat, coyote, weasel, fox, skunk, raccoon, opossum, otter, and fisher/marten

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.