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Lewis County Hunting
Lewis County in the western Adirondacks, Tug Hill and the St. Lawrence Valley: which Wildlife Management Units cover it, what each one allows, how many deer and bears hunters take, and the state land, towns and shops close by.
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Lewis County covers 1,276 square miles of land and 15 of water, with county offices in Lowville. Roughly 26,570 residents share that ground, or 21 per square mile. Its DEC regional headquarters sits in Watertown (Region 6). Unit boundaries, not the county line, decide dates: 6J, 6N, 6C, 6K, 6G and 6H apply here. DEC land polygons cover about 155,536 acres inside the county by GIS measure.
Land area from the Census 2024 Gazetteer, population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates, DEC region and offices from the DEC office list, WMUs from the DEC WMU season layer, DEC acres from the NYS DEC Lands layer (GIS measure). Checked October 27, 2026.
Lewis County WMUs, dates and DMP odds
6 units touch Lewis County; 6J alone is 34% of it. In the Northern Zone, archers open Sept. 27 to Oct. 23 and the regular firearms season runs Oct. 24 to Dec. 6. Antlerless permit picture for 2026: a fixed DMP target in 6C, 6K, 6G and 6H and a legal bar on DMPs in 6J and 6N. Limited-unit applications ran Aug 3 to Oct 1, 2026; leftovers go first come, first served from about Nov. 1. Youth with a firearm may hunt deer Oct 10 to Oct 12, 2026 with a mentor. The second Antlered Deer Tag now has to be earned with an antlerless harvest.
| WMU | % of county | Zone | Early bow | Regular | Late or early ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6J | 34% | Northern | Sept. 27–Oct. 23 | Oct. 24–Dec. 6 | Oct. 17–Oct. 23 |
| 6N | 28% | Northern | Sept. 27–Oct. 23 | Oct. 24–Dec. 6 | Oct. 17–Oct. 23 |
| 6C | 22% | Northern | Sept. 27–Oct. 23 | Oct. 24–Dec. 6 | Oct. 17–Oct. 23 Dec. 7–Dec. 13 |
| 6K | 10% | Northern | Sept. 27–Oct. 23 | Oct. 24–Dec. 6 | Oct. 17–Oct. 23 |
| 6G | 4% | Northern | Sept. 27–Oct. 23 | Oct. 24–Dec. 6 | Oct. 17–Oct. 23 Dec. 7–Dec. 13 |
| 6H | 2% | Northern | Sept. 27–Oct. 23 | Oct. 24–Dec. 6 | Oct. 17–Oct. 23 Dec. 7–Dec. 13 |
| Unit | DMP target | Success rate | Res 1st | Res 2nd | NR 1st | APR | Bear hunting | Fall turkey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6J | None by law | — | — | — | — | None | Adirondacks | Oct. 1-14 |
| 6N | None by law | — | — | — | — | None | Western Periphery | Oct. 1-14 |
| 6C | 3,800 | 17.4% | Med | None | None | None | Adirondacks | Oct. 1-14 |
| 6K | 6,500 | 18.0% | Med | None | None | None | Western Periphery | Oct. 1-14 |
| 6G | 21,000 | 12.8% | High | High | High | None | Western Periphery | Oct. 1-14 |
| 6H | 600 | 15.2% | Med | None | None | None | Adirondacks | Oct. 1-14 |
WMU 6J · WMU 6N · WMU 6C · WMU 6K · WMU 6G · WMU 6H · Antlerless permits · Three-point units
Unit shares and dates from the DEC WMU season layer (2026-27); DMP targets and odds from the 2026 DMP table and the guide DMP page; antler, bow-only, bear and turkey units from the 2026-27 guide. Checked October 27, 2026.
What opens and closes around Lewis County
WMU lines, not county lines, set most New York dates. Rows marked with a WMU apply only in that part of Lewis County.
| Species | Season | Covers | Opens | Closes | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Early Bowhunting | All WMUs here | Sep 27, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth deer weekend | All WMUs here | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Early Muzzleloading (antlered deer only) | WMU 6N | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Early Muzzleloading (deer of either sex) | WMUs 6C, 6G, 6H, 6J, 6K | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Regular Season | All WMUs here | Oct 24, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Bowhunting | WMUs 6C, 6G, 6H | Dec 7, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Muzzleloading | WMUs 6C, 6G, 6H | Dec 7, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Early Bowhunting | WMUs 6G, 6K, 6N | Sep 19, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Regular Season (Adirondacks) | WMUs 6C, 6H, 6J | Sep 19, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Youth Firearms Bear Hunt | All WMUs here | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Early Muzzleloading | WMUs 6G, 6K, 6N | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Regular Season (Western Periphery) | WMUs 6G, 6K, 6N | Oct 24, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall Season | All WMUs here | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Youth Spring Turkey Hunt | All WMUs here | Apr 24, 2027 | Apr 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring Season | All WMUs here | May 1, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | |
| Pheasant | Youth Pheasant Hunt | All WMUs here | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Pheasant | Regular (either sex) | All WMUs here | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Ruffed grouse | Hunting | All WMUs here | Sep 20, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Hunting | All WMUs here | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | |
| Cottontail | Hunting | All WMUs here | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 21, 2027 | |
| Snowshoe hare | Hunting | All WMUs here | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 21, 2027 | |
| Gray squirrel | Hunting | All WMUs here | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Black squirrel | Hunting | All WMUs here | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Fox squirrel | Hunting | All WMUs here | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Ducks | Split 1 | Northeastern Zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Split 2 | Northeastern Zone | Dec 12, 2026 | Dec 20, 2026 | |
| Scaup | 2-scaup window | Northeastern Zone | Nov 19, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Scaup | 2-scaup window | Northeastern Zone | Dec 12, 2026 | Dec 20, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | September season | Northeast goose area | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | Regular season | Northeast goose area | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | Regular season | Northeast goose area | Dec 12, 2026 | Dec 19, 2026 | |
| Snow goose | Regular season | Northeastern Zone | Oct 1, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| Snow goose | Regular season | Northeastern Zone | Feb 26, 2027 | Mar 10, 2027 | |
| Brant | Regular season | Northeastern Zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | |
| Youth waterfowl | Youth days | Northeastern Zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Veteran waterfowl | Veteran days | Northeastern Zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Snipe | Hunting | All WMUs here | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Rails | Hunting | All WMUs here | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Gallinule | Hunting | All WMUs here | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Crow | Hunting | All WMUs here | Sep 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Hunting | All WMUs here | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 28, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Hunting | All WMUs here | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Red fox | Hunting | All WMUs here | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Gray fox | Hunting | All WMUs here | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Hunting | WMUs 6C, 6G, 6H, 6J, 6N | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Skunk | Hunting | All WMUs here | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Opossum | Hunting | All WMUs here | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Weasel | Hunting | All WMUs here | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Snapping turtle | Hunting | Statewide | Jul 15, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Frogs | Hunting | Statewide | Jun 15, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 |
From the 2026-27 New York Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation), WMU lists as printed, checked October 27, 2026.
Lewis County harvest record
In 2025, 3,638 deer came out of Lewis County, placing it 30th among counties. Compared with 2007, 2025 is +0%. Adult bucks were 62% of the 2025 take. Town tables (last published for 2019) put Denmark first at 585.
| Year | Bucks | Fawns (m) | Does | Fawns (f) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,244 | 153 | 1,097 | 144 | 3,638 |
| 2024 | 2,484 | 99 | 1,032 | 90 | 3,705 |
| 2023 | 2,393 | 154 | 843 | 151 | 3,541 |
| 2022 | 2,453 | 160 | 959 | 137 | 3,709 |
| 2021 | 2,324 | 79 | 927 | 69 | 3,399 |
| 2020 | 2,136 | 155 | 1,611 | 119 | 4,021 |
| Season | Adult bucks | Sum |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,401 | 3,590 |
| 2018 | 2,081 | 3,310 |
| 2017 | 1,839 | 2,698 |
| 2016 | 1,745 | 2,639 |
| 2015 | 1,675 | 2,805 |
| 2014 | 1,929 | 3,562 |
| 2013 | 2,608 | 4,278 |
| 2012 | 2,663 | 4,170 |
| 2011 | 2,169 | 3,511 |
| 2010 | 1,853 | 3,363 |
| 2009 | 1,913 | 3,304 |
| 2008 | 2,369 | 3,813 |
| 2007 | 2,331 | 3,629 |
Whole-unit take
| Unit | Total take | Adult bucks/sq mi | Permits issued | Permit deer | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6J | 1,304 | 0.7 | — | — | — |
| 6N | 947 | 1.6 | — | — | — |
| 6C | 3,587 | 2.2 | 3,600 | 760 | 21.1% |
| 6K | 5,072 | 2.5 | 8,000 | 1,612 | 20.2% |
| 6G | 6,593 | 3.5 | 19,202 | 2,773 | 14.4% |
| 6H | 392 | 1.1 | 800 | 192 | 24.0% |
DEC 2025 deer take by county, earlier Deer Take by Town and County reports and the DEC deer and bear page; WMU and DMP figures from DEC deer reports (2022). Checked October 27, 2026.
Lewis County bears, gobblers and ducks
Bear numbers
Bear hunting is open in 6J, 6N, 6C, 6K, 6G and 6H (Adirondacks and Western Periphery). The bear calendar runs from Sep 19, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 across its segments. DEC county tables list 1,140 bears from 2007 to 2022. The 2025 bear take in 6J, 6N, 6C, 6K, 6G and 6H totalled 252, counting the full units. Bear objective: maintain low bear density and maintain moderate bear density.
| Unit | Early | Archery | ML | Regular | Youth | All | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6J | — | 0 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 91 | 5.8 |
| 6N | — | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 3.1 |
| 6C | — | 0 | 0 | 106 | 0 | 106 | 10.9 |
| 6K | — | 7 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 1.6 |
| 6G | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0.5 |
| 6H | — | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 9.8 |
Gobblers and fall birds
Fall turkey dates by unit: 6J, 6N, 6C, 6K, 6G and 6H Oct. 1-14. The spring season, May 1 to May 31, 2027, allows two bearded birds, one a day. No county turkey count exists; St. Lawrence Valley, Central Adirondacks and Central Tug Hill are the DEC areas that overlap it.
| Area | WMUs | 2024 take | 2025 take | 2026 take |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lawrence Valley | 6A,6C,6H | 619 | 436 | 478 |
| Central Adirondacks | 5F,5H,6J | 1,318 | 1,280 | 1,335 |
| Central Tug Hill | 6N | 171 | 147 | 197 |
| East Ontario Plain | 6G | 376 | 439 | 507 |
Lewis ducks and geese
DEC maps the county's lands in the Northeastern duck zone. The Canada goose map lists Northeast here.
| Area | Season | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast | Sep 1–Sep 25, 2026 | 15 |
| Northeast | Oct 24–Nov 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Northeast | Dec 12–Dec 19, 2026 | 3 |
Bear hunting areas · Fall turkey units · Duck and goose zones
Bear areas and dates from the guide bear page; county bear take from DEC Bear Take by Town and County tables; 2025 by WMU and heaviest bears from the 2025 Bear Harvest Summary; turkey dates from the guide turkey page and spring take from the DEC turkey harvest page; waterfowl from the guide migratory bird pages. Checked October 27, 2026.
Lewis County tracts open to hunters
By kind, Lewis County public land counts 27 state forests, 13 forest preserve detached parcels, 3 wilderness areas and 3 wild forests. About 61,975 acres are Forest Preserve, constitutionally "forever wild" state land. A state park hunt means the park's permit and dates, not just a license. Fort Drum requires a separate access pass for hunters. Lewis County is among 35 counties on the DEC waterfowl areas map.
- Wild forests in Lewis (3)Black River Wild Forest (128,160 ac*), Independence River Wild Forest (79,217 ac*), Aldrich Pond Wild Forest (26,586 ac*)
- Wilderness areas, 3 hereFive Ponds and Pepperbox Wildernesses (157,632 ac*), Ha-De-Ron-Dah Wilderness (25,663 ac*), Lesser Wilderness State Forest (13,873 ac)
- State forests (27)Frank E. Jadwin Memorial State Forest (20,550 ac), Tug Hill State Forest (12,268 ac*), Grant Powell State Forest (8,337 ac), Beartown State Forest (7,209 ac), Sears Pond State Forest (5,723 ac), Lookout State Forest (3,983 ac), Big Brook State Forest (3,866 ac*), Sand Flats State Forest (2,530 ac*), Cobb Creek State Forest (2,203 ac), Pinckney State Forest (2,100 ac*), Swancott Hill State Forest (2,025 ac*), East Osceola State Forest (1,964 ac), Onjebonge State Forest (1,830 ac), Bonaparte's Cave State Forest (1,438 ac*), Otter Creek State Forest (1,411 ac), East Branch Fish Creek State Forest (1,399 ac), Mohawk Springs State Forest (1,218 ac), Line Brook State Forest (1,128 ac*), Swancott Mill State Forest (741 ac), Granger State Forest (737 ac), High Towers State Forest (730 ac), Independence River State Forest (694 ac), Hogsback State Forest (630 ac), Indian Pipe State Forest (595 ac), Balsam Creek State Forest (561 ac), Cottrell State Forest (482 ac*), Sand Bay State Forest (325 ac)
- Military land (1)Fort Drum (70,000 ac*)
- Conservation easement tracts, 2 hereEast Branch Fish Creek North Conservation Easement Tract (22,484 ac), East Branch Fish Creek South Conservation Easement Tract (22,371 ac)
- Forest Preserve units, 1 listedWatson's East Triangle Complex (13,461 ac*)
- Wildlife management areas, 1 hereTug Hill Wildlife Management Area (5,081 ac)
- Forest Preserve detached parcels (13)Lewis Forest Preserve Detached Parcel (886 ac), Diana Forest Preserve Detached Parcel (461 ac), Lot 127 Forest Preserve Detached Parcel (272 ac), Greig Forest Preserve Detached Parcel (245 ac), Lot 74 Forest Preserve Detached Parcel (239 ac), Lot 98 Forest Preserve Detached Parcel (188 ac), Pitcairn Forest Preserve Detached Parcel (174 ac*), Lot 50 Forest Preserve Detached Parcel (124 ac), Lot 134 Forest Preserve Detached Parcel (74 ac), Lot 38 Forest Preserve Detached Parcel (61 ac), Lyonsdale Forest Preserve Detached Parcel (29 ac), Lot 69 Forest Preserve Detached Parcel (24 ac), Turin Forest Preserve Detached Parcel (13 ac)
- State parks with hunting (1)Whetstone Gulf State Park (1,903 ac)
- Unique areas: 1Raywood Unique Area (317 ac)
DEC Places to Hunt Waterfowl (statewide map)
Over the line
- Boonville Forest Preserve Detached Parcel20 miles off · 647 ac
- Popple Pond State Forest21 miles off · 2,455 ac
- Stillwater Reservoir22 miles off · 6,700 ac
All land pages · WMAs statewide · Reforestation areas · Wild forests and wilderness
Tracts from our New York land list (DEC property pages, OPRHP, USFWS, USFS and DEP records); acres by kind from the NYS DEC Lands layer and the USFS ownership layer (GIS measures, not official acreages). Checked October 27, 2026.
Lewis County firearm limits, orange and baiting
The no-rifle list in the guide does not name Lewis County. Distance rules: 500 feet (firearm), 250 feet (crossbow), 150 feet (bow). Wear 250 sq. in. of solid orange or pink above the waist when hunting deer or bear with a gun. No bait, feed, salt licks or mineral blocks for deer or bear at any time. There is no Sunday restriction: hunt seven days a week in season.
Chronic wasting disease
Since testing began in 2002, DEC has sampled 71,973 wild deer; the only positives were 2 in 2005. Whole carcasses and intact heads of deer, elk, moose or caribou from outside New York may not be brought in.
| Year | Deer sampled | Positive |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 2,967 | 0 |
| 2022-2023 | 2,727 | 0 |
| 2023-2024 | 2,713 | 0 |
| 2024-2025 | 3,189 | 0 |
| 2025-2026 | 3,050 | 0 |
See DEC's opt-in map for 12- and 13-year-old firearm deer hunters. Opt-in map
Hunting law page · CWD testing · Youth and veterans
Rifle areas and setbacks from the guide legal implements map; orange from the guide big game rules; baiting from the general regulations; Sunday hunting from the guide; CWD from the DEC CWD page and the CWD surveillance plan. Checked October 27, 2026.
Lewis County hunting services and contacts
Processors marked with donated venison are flagged on the DEC 2026 processor list. DEC licenses 10 hunting guides with an address in Lewis County; the DEC list gives each name and phone. Municipal clerks selling licenses in Lewis County: 7.
Phone list for Lewis
Watertown is home to the DEC Region 6 office that covers Lewis County. The nearest DEC office to the county centre is NYSDEC Region 6 Lowville Sub-Office, about 2 miles away.
Deer processors
Mounts
Guided hunts
Outdoor stores
Offices from the DEC office list; processors from the DEC 2026 processor list and directories; guides and clerks from DEC data.ny.gov lists; shops from directories and store locators. Checked October 27, 2026; call ahead. All New York hunting services.
Lewis County seat, towns and next-door counties
Pick a base in Lewis County: every town below links to a page with nearby state land and services.
- Lowvillecounty seat · 3,336 people in 2024 · 16,235 open ac in a 10-mi circle
- Constableville302 people in 2024 · 21,077 open ac in a 10-mi circle
- Copenhagen660 people in 2024 · 21,231 open ac in a 10-mi circle
- Croghan640 people in 2024 · 19,330 open ac in a 10-mi circle
- Lyons Falls596 people in 2024 · 34,192 open ac in a 10-mi circle
- Port Leyden591 people in 2024 · 28,270 open ac in a 10-mi circle
Lewis County borders 5 New York counties.
Towns from the Census 2024 Gazetteer and Vintage 2024 estimates; adjacency from the Census county adjacency file.
Lewis County shooting time on key dates
Sun times below are calculated for Lewis County; the game column adds the big game half hour and the bird column stops at sunset.
| Day | Season | Sun up | Sun down | Big game hours | Migratory birds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | Northern bow opener | 6:53 a.m. | 6:52 p.m. | 6:23 a.m. to 7:22 p.m. | 6:23 a.m. to 6:52 p.m. |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Southern bow opener | 6:58 a.m. | 6:45 p.m. | 6:28 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. | 6:28 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Northern regular opener | 7:26 a.m. | 6:06 p.m. | 6:56 a.m. to 6:36 p.m. | 6:56 a.m. to 6:06 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Southern regular opener | 7:03 a.m. | 4:33 p.m. | 6:33 a.m. to 5:03 p.m. | 6:33 a.m. to 4:33 p.m. |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Southern late season | 7:28 a.m. | 4:25 p.m. | 6:58 a.m. to 4:55 p.m. | 6:58 a.m. to 4:25 p.m. |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Late season close | 7:36 a.m. | 4:34 p.m. | 7:06 a.m. to 5:04 p.m. | 7:06 a.m. to 4:34 p.m. |
| May 1, 2027 | Spring turkey opener | 5:55 a.m. | 8:03 p.m. | 5:25 a.m. to 8:33 p.m. | 5:25 a.m. to 8:03 p.m. |
Hours rule from the DEC guide sunrise and sunset page; sun times calculated for the county centre (NOAA method), checked against the guide’s Albany table; checked October 27, 2026. Legal hours for every county.
Dinners, hunts and trials in Lewis County
DU dinner: 1 upcoming event.
Next on the list
| Held on | Event | Where held | Link | Checked at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2027 | Lewis County Banquet · DU dinner | Elks Lodge Lowville | Get tickets | Source |
Lewis County ranges and match dates
2 ranges in Lewis County as of October 27, 2026, each card with its access rule.
Within 60 miles of central Lewis County there is no DEC, town, county or city range; the listings above are clubs and businesses.
Ranges from DEC, the operators’ pages and directory listings, checked October 27, 2026.
Lewis County questions, short answers
Who cuts deer close to Lewis County?
Start with Miller's Meat Market; the services band lists more.
Is there a late muzzleloader season in Lewis County?
Yes: Oct. 17 to Oct. 23.
What is the 2026 DMP target for WMU 6J?
None by law, per the 2026 DMP table.
Is any part of Lewis County bowhunting only?
No. Firearms are legal in the regular season in every unit here.
Is the Lewis County deer harvest going up?
DEC puts 2025 at 3,638 deer against 3,705 the season before, a -2% move.
How many bears may one hunter take in Lewis County?
One per license year.
When does spring turkey open in Lewis County?
May 1, 2027; youth hunt Apr 24 to Apr 25, 2027.
Which Canada goose area covers Lewis County?
Goose areas here: Northeast.
How much Forest Preserve is in Lewis County?
About 61,975 acres by GIS.
How far from a house can I shoot in Lewis County?
500 feet with a firearm, 250 with a crossbow and 150 with a bow, unless the owner consents.
Answers from the 2026-27 New York Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide, the DMP pages, harvest reporting rules, DEC harvest data and the sources above. Checked October 27, 2026.
Double-check before Lewis County
DEC can change dates and rules between license years. The guide and 6 NYCRR are the legal reference.
Sources: 2026-27 New York Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide, DEC hunting, Census and the agencies linked in each section. Checked October 27, 2026.
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