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Schoharie County Hunting
A county brief for Schoharie County: the units DEC uses to set deer and bear dates, 2026 DMP numbers, the duck zone, public tracts with acres, 2025 deer take and the nearest DEC office.
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Measured on Census maps, Schoharie County holds 622 square miles of land around its seat at Schoharie. Its population stood at 30,151 in 2024 (+1.4% on 2020). DEC manages wildlife here from its Region 4 office in Schenectady. DEC sets dates by unit; here that means 4G, 4F, 4A, 4H and 4R. About 33,625 acres of DEC ground lie within the line.
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.
Schoharie County unit-by-unit rules
The largest unit here is 4G, about 55% of the county; 4F (20%), 4A (14%) and 4H (6%) follow. Expect the bow opener Oct. 1 and the gun opener Nov. 21, as set for the Southern Zone. For 2026 DEC offers capped DMPs across 4G, 4F, 4A, 4H and 4R. Leftover limited permits appear about Nov. 1 after the Oct 1, 2026 deadline. In 4G and 4R, pass bucks with fewer than three one-inch points on a side; young hunters 12 to 16 are exempt. Junior hunters 12-15 get the youth firearms hunt Oct 10 to Oct 12, 2026 outside bowhunting-only units. New for 2026, filling an antlerless tag earns a second buck tag.
| WMU | County share | Zone | Early archery | Regular season | Muzzleloading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4G | 55% | Southern | Oct. 1–Nov. 20 | Nov. 21–Dec. 13 | Dec. 14–Dec. 22 Dec. 26–Jan. 1 |
| 4F | 20% | Southern | Oct. 1–Nov. 20 | Nov. 21–Dec. 13 | Dec. 14–Dec. 22 Dec. 26–Jan. 1 |
| 4A | 14% | Southern | Oct. 1–Nov. 20 | Nov. 21–Dec. 13 | Dec. 14–Dec. 22 Dec. 26–Jan. 1 |
| 4H | 6% | Southern | Oct. 1–Nov. 20 | Nov. 21–Dec. 13 | Dec. 14–Dec. 22 Dec. 26–Jan. 1 |
| 4R | 3% | Southern | Oct. 1–Nov. 20 | Nov. 21–Dec. 13 | Dec. 14–Dec. 22 Dec. 26–Jan. 1 |
| Unit | 2026 DMPs | Avg success | Resident 1st | Resident 2nd | Nonresident | Buck rule | Bear area | Fall turkey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4G | 2,800 | 20.7% | Med | None | None | 3 points | Southern Zone | Oct. 17-30 |
| 4F | 10,000 | 16.9% | High | None | None | None | Southern Zone | Oct. 17-30 |
| 4A | 3,000 | 17.4% | High | None | None | None | Southern Zone | Oct. 17-30 |
| 4H | 2,200 | 20.6% | High | None | None | None | Southern Zone | Oct. 17-30 |
| 4R | 1,900 | 16.8% | High | None | None | 3 points | Southern Zone | Oct. 17-30 |
WMU 4G · WMU 4F · WMU 4A · WMU 4H · WMU 4R · Permit table · Antler restrictions
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.
Schoharie County dates from September to May
Schoharie County lies in the Southern Zone, and its WMUs (4G, 4F, 4A, 4H and 4R) decide the deer, bear, turkey and small game dates. The 53 rows below come from the 2026-27 guide.
| Game | Season | Area | Begins | Through | Right now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Early Bowhunting | All WMUs here | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth deer weekend | All WMUs here | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Regular Season | All WMUs here | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Bowhunting | All WMUs here | Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Muzzleloading | All WMUs here | Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Bowhunting (holidays) | All WMUs here | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Muzzleloading (holidays) | All WMUs here | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Black bear | Early Firearms Season | WMU 4R | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Early Bowhunting | All WMUs here | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Youth Firearms Bear Hunt | All WMUs here | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Regular Season | All WMUs here | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Late Bowhunting | All WMUs here | Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Late Muzzleloading | All WMUs here | Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall Season | All WMUs here | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 30, 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 | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Hunting | All WMUs here | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | |
| Cottontail | Hunting | All WMUs here | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Snowshoe hare | Hunting | All WMUs here | Dec 14, 2026 | Feb 28, 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 | Southeastern Zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Split 2 | Southeastern Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 27, 2026 | |
| Scaup | 2-scaup window | Southeastern Zone | Dec 8, 2026 | Dec 27, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | September season | East Central goose area | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | September season | South goose area | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | Regular season | East Central goose area | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | Regular season | South goose area | Oct 24, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 | |
| Canada goose | Regular season | East Central goose area | Dec 5, 2026 | Dec 21, 2026 | |
| Snow goose | Regular season | Southeastern Zone | Nov 24, 2026 | Mar 10, 2027 | |
| Brant | Regular season | Southeastern Zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | |
| Youth waterfowl | Youth days | Southeastern Zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Veteran waterfowl | Veteran days | Southeastern 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 4G, 4H, 4R | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Hunting | WMUs 4A, 4F | Oct 25, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| 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 | |
| Mink | Hunting (Southern Zone only) | Southern Zone | Nov 10, 2026 | Apr 7, 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.
Schoharie County deer numbers since 2007
Schoharie County ranked 36th of the 56 counties DEC reports, with 2,960 deer in 2025. Since 2007 (2,750) the county moved +8%, with 2020 on top at 3,477. Adult does numbered 953 against 1,749 adult bucks. DEC's last town breakdown (2019) has Jefferson, Middleburg and Gilboa as the top three.
| Year | Adult bucks | Male fawns | Adult does | Female fawns | Deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,749 | 107 | 953 | 151 | 2,960 |
| 2024 | 1,658 | 102 | 928 | 105 | 2,793 |
| 2023 | 1,708 | 108 | 973 | 110 | 2,899 |
| 2022 | 1,901 | 147 | 1,286 | 142 | 3,476 |
| 2021 | 1,974 | 76 | 1,013 | 87 | 3,150 |
| 2020 | 1,865 | 150 | 1,301 | 161 | 3,477 |
| Season | Bucks | All deer |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,581 | 2,703 |
| 2018 | 1,678 | 3,039 |
| 2017 | 1,804 | 2,979 |
| 2016 | 1,695 | 2,973 |
| 2015 | 1,487 | 2,562 |
| 2014 | 1,755 | 3,220 |
| 2013 | 1,510 | 2,757 |
| 2012 | 1,440 | 2,713 |
| 2011 | 1,513 | 2,522 |
| 2010 | 1,528 | 2,725 |
| 2009 | 1,482 | 2,638 |
| 2008 | 1,522 | 2,660 |
| 2007 | 1,483 | 2,750 |
Unit numbers, 2022
| Unit | Deer | Adult males/sq mi | DMPs issued | DMP harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4G | 1,855 | 2.8 | 2,800 | 595 | 21.3% |
| 4F | 7,002 | 3.2 | 13,500 | 2,722 | 20.2% |
| 4A | 2,014 | 2.8 | 2,800 | 564 | 20.1% |
| 4H | 1,718 | 3.5 | 2,200 | 497 | 22.6% |
| 4R | 1,099 | 2.1 | 2,000 | 386 | 19.3% |
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.
Schoharie County bear take, turkey dates and duck zones
Bears
DEC opens bear in 4G, 4F, 4A, 4H and 4R; the area is Southern Zone. Look for bear windows between Sep 12 and Dec 22, 2026. Early-season rifle and shotgun bear hunting covers 4R. Across 13 years of county tables the total is 261 bears. The 2025 summary credits 4R with 57 bears, the most of the units here. The unit objective reads maintain infrequent bear presence, maintain low bear density, maintain moderate bear density and reduce bear density. The county put 1 bear on the 2025 top-ten weight list, led by 481 lb from Middleburgh.
| Unit | Early | Bow | ML | Regular | Junior | Bears | Per 100 sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4G | 0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 5.9 |
| 4F | — | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 1.4 |
| 4A | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.7 |
| 4H | 0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 6.9 |
| 4R | 17 | 9 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 57 | 19.6 |
Schoharie wild turkey
DEC sets fall turkey here as 4G, 4F, 4A, 4H and 4R Oct. 17-30. Bearded birds only in spring, May 1 to May 31, 2027; shooting stops at noon. The nearest spring figures are DEC's aggregates: Catskills came in near 1,447 for 2026.
| DEC turkey area | WMUs | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catskills | 3A,3C,4G,4H,4P,4R,4W | 1,356 | 1,418 | 1,447 |
| Mohawk Valley | 4A,5R,6R,6S | 990 | 949 | 1,005 |
| Otsego-Delaware Hills | 4F,4O | 1,296 | 1,428 | 1,538 |
Duck and goose areas
Ducks follow the Southeastern zone dates here. Canada geese follow the East Central and South area dates.
| Area | Dates | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| East Central | Sep 1–Sep 25, 2026 | 15 |
| East Central | Oct 24–Nov 20, 2026 | 3 |
| East Central | Dec 5–Dec 21, 2026 | 3 |
| South | Sep 1–Sep 25, 2026 | 15 |
| South | Oct 24–Jan 11, 2027 | 5 |
Bear area rules · Fall and spring turkey · Zone descriptions
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.
Schoharie County: forests, WMAs and other land
The 43 Schoharie County listings break down as 21 state forests, 20 nyc watershed recreation units, 1 wildlife management area and 1 state parks with hunting. 20 NYC watershed recreation units need the free DEP Access Permit before you hunt. State parks listed here allow hunting only under the park's own permit or rules; other parks are closed. Look for DEC pheasant release sites in Schoharie County in the fall.
- State forests in Schoharie (21)Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest (10,634 ac), Charleston State Forest (4,032 ac*), Leonard Hill And High Knob State Forests (2,981 ac), Rensselaerville State Forest (2,830 ac*), Mallet Pond State Forest (2,577 ac*), Keyserkill State Forest Complex (2,431 ac), Patria State Forest (2,181 ac*), Lutheranville State Forest (1,803 ac*), Cotton Hill State Forest and Dutch Settlement State Forest (1,506 ac), South Mountain State Forest (1,499 ac*), Scott Patent State Forest (1,415 ac*), Huntersfield State Forest (1,327 ac*), Dutton Ridge State Forest (1,229 ac), Bates State Forest (1,137 ac), Petersburg State Forest (1,088 ac*), Honey Hill State Forest (1,015 ac*), Ashland Pinnacle State Forest (955 ac*), Clapper Hollow State Forest (818 ac), Blenheim Hill State Forest (779 ac), Stone Store State Forest (723 ac), Mount Pisgah State Forest (652 ac*)
- NYC watershed recreation units: 20Pine Mountain (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (974 ac*), Manorkill (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (593 ac), Hubbard Hill (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (562 ac), McGregor Mountain (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (304 ac*), Mount Royal (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (279 ac), Utsayantha (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (275 ac*), West Conesville (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (245 ac), Bluebird Road (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (187 ac), Bull Hill (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (183 ac), Pangman Road (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (175 ac*), Beaver Hill (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (173 ac), Macumber Road (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (147 ac*), Taylor Road (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (84 ac), Bull Hill South (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (74 ac), Wood Road (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (57 ac), Robinson Road (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (41 ac), Windy Ridge (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (41 ac), Steenburg Mountain (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (36 ac), Bear Kill Headwaters (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (31 ac), Caulkins Road (NYC DEP Recreation Unit) (26 ac)
- State parks with hunting in Schoharie (1)Mine Kill State Park (461 ac)
- Wildlife management areas, 1Franklinton Vlaie Wildlife Management Area (226 ac)
NYC DEP Watershed Recreation Lands · DEC Pheasant Release Sites (statewide program)
Tracts in bordering counties
- Partridge Run State Forest12 miles distant · 935 ac
- Partridge Run Wildlife Management Area14 miles distant · 4,592 ac
- Decatur State Forest14 miles distant · 594 ac
- Bear Swamp State Forest14 miles distant · 1,748 ac
- Stamford Forest Preserve Detached Parcel16 miles distant · 79 ac
The closed list for Schoharie County: Bluebird Road North (NYC DEP recreation unit), Conesville (NYC DEP recreation unit), Durham Road (NYC DEP recreation unit), McGregor Mountain North (NYC DEP recreation unit) and Schoharie Fishing Access Area (NYC DEP recreation unit).
Land by type · Wildlife management areas · State forests · City watershed land
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.
Schoharie County legal implements and disease rules
Nothing in the guide's no-rifle list covers Schoharie County. State setbacks: guns 500 ft, crossbows 250 ft, bows 150 ft from homes and schools. Junior hunters and their mentors must wear orange or pink with a firearm or crossbow. Scents and lures are fine; bait and feed for deer or bear are not. You may hunt on Sundays in all areas.
CWD rules
No wild deer has tested positive since 2005; 71,973 have been tested in all. Importing an intact head or whole carcass of any deer from another state is illegal.
| Year | Tested | CWD found |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Whether 12- and 13-year-olds can hunt deer with a gun here depends on a local opt-in law shown on DEC's map. Junior hunting
State law summary · CWD details · Youth hunts
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.
Schoharie County DEC offices, processors and shops
Businesses in Schoharie County come first; the nearest in bordering counties fill each group. Licensed guides based in Schoharie County: 9, per DEC. DEC lists 12 municipal license agents in Schoharie County.
DEC offices for Schoharie County
The Region 4 headquarters in Schenectady answers at (518) 357-2234. Drive about 15 miles to reach NYSDEC Region 4 Stamford Sub-Office.
Meat processing
Taxidermists
Guide services and preserves
Hunting shops
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.
Schoharie County town guides and neighbours
Use a Schoharie County town page to see the closest public land by distance.
- Schoharieseat of government · 950 people · 10,282 ac of hunting ground near
- Esperance352 people · 7,013 ac of hunting ground near
- Middleburgh1,161 people · 25,598 ac of hunting ground near
- North Blenheim27,014 ac of hunting ground near
- Richmondville873 people · 21,638 ac of hunting ground near
The Census adjacency file pairs Schoharie County with 6 New York neighbours.
Towns from the Census 2024 Gazetteer and Vintage 2024 estimates; adjacency from the Census county adjacency file.
Schoharie County legal hunting light
The DEC guide prints sunrise and sunset for Albany only. The times here are worked out for the centre of Schoharie County and match the Albany table within four minutes.
| Day | Hunt | First sun | Last sun | Big game window | Bird window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | Northern bow opener | 6:49 a.m. | 6:48 p.m. | 6:19 a.m. to 7:18 p.m. | 6:19 a.m. to 6:48 p.m. |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Southern bow opener | 6:53 a.m. | 6:41 p.m. | 6:23 a.m. to 7:11 p.m. | 6:23 a.m. to 6:41 p.m. |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Northern regular opener | 7:20 a.m. | 6:03 p.m. | 6:50 a.m. to 6:33 p.m. | 6:50 a.m. to 6:03 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Southern regular opener | 6:56 a.m. | 4:32 p.m. | 6:26 a.m. to 5:02 p.m. | 6:26 a.m. to 4:32 p.m. |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Southern late season | 7:20 a.m. | 4:25 p.m. | 6:50 a.m. to 4:55 p.m. | 6:50 a.m. to 4:25 p.m. |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Late season close | 7:27 a.m. | 4:34 p.m. | 6:57 a.m. to 5:04 p.m. | 6:57 a.m. to 4:34 p.m. |
| May 1, 2027 | Spring turkey opener | 5:54 a.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 5:24 a.m. to 8:26 p.m. | 5:24 a.m. to 7:56 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.
Schoharie County hunting dates and results
Listed for this county: 3 upcoming events (DU dinner, NWTF chapter banquet and mentored pheasant hunt).
Dated ahead
| On | Listing | Venue | Tickets or seats | Read at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2026 | 12th Annual Outdoorsman's Night Out · DU dinner | Bouck Hall at SUNY Cobleskill | Get tickets | Source |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Richmondville Fish and Game Clubs Youth and Novice Pheasant Hunt · mentored pheasant hunt | Richmondville | Reserve a spot | Source |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Schoharie County Ridge Runners NWTF Banquet · NWTF chapter banquet | Schoharie | Get tickets | Source |
Schoharie County ranges and match dates
The guide counts 1 range in Schoharie County, from rod and gun clubs to indoor bays and archery.
Among DEC and government-run ranges, Black Creek Marsh WMA Archery Range is closest, about 24 miles from the county center. Full page
Ranges from DEC, the operators’ pages and directory listings, checked October 27, 2026.
Schoharie County hunters ask
Which processors take deer from Schoharie County?
Marlow Meat Processing, Cargie's Meat Processing and Rudy Paradowski, sorted by distance from mid-county.
When does regular deer season open in Schoharie County?
Nov. 21 in the Southern Zone units; it runs Nov. 21 to Dec. 13.
Can I get a DMP in Schoharie County?
In 4G, 4F, 4A, 4H and 4R, yes, with a 2026 target; apply through DECALS or HuntFishNY.
Can I use a crossbow in Schoharie County?
Yes, during the whole bowhunting season wherever vertical bows are legal, with bowhunter education.
Where does Schoharie County rank for deer?
It placed 36th among the 56 counties DEC reports for 2025, with 2,960 deer.
Is there an early bear season in Schoharie County?
Yes, the September early firearms season in 4R.
How many spring gobblers can I take in Schoharie County?
Two bearded birds, no more than one a day.
Can I hunt brant in Schoharie County?
Yes, Oct 10 to Nov 8, 2026 (Southeastern Zone).
How many state forest acres are in Schoharie County?
About 33,260 acres by GIS.
How far from a house can I shoot in Schoharie 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.
Schoharie County checks before the drive
Get permission before hunting private land in Schoharie County, and know where the 500-foot setback starts.
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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