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Wyoming County Hunting
Wyoming County in western New York: 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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Wyoming County covers 593 square miles of land and 4 of water, with county offices in Warsaw. Roughly 39,588 residents share that ground, or 67 per square mile. Its DEC regional headquarters sits in Buffalo (Region 9). Unit boundaries, not the county line, decide dates: 9H, 9N, 8M and 8H apply here. DEC land polygons cover about 2,539 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.
Wyoming County WMUs, dates and DMP odds
4 units touch Wyoming County; 9H alone is 80% of it. In the Southern Zone, archers open Oct. 1 to Nov. 20 and the regular firearms season runs Nov. 21 to Dec. 13. Antlerless permit picture for 2026: a fixed DMP target in 9H, 9N and 8M and open-ended DMPs in 8H. Limited-unit applications ran Aug 3 to Oct 1, 2026; leftovers go first come, first served from about Nov. 1. The September antlerless season (Sep 12 to Sep 20, 2026) covers 8H, on DMP and DMAP tags only. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9H | 80% | Southern | Oct. 1–Nov. 20 | Nov. 21–Dec. 13 | Dec. 14–Dec. 22 Dec. 26–Jan. 1 |
| 9N | 10% | Southern | Oct. 1–Nov. 20 | Nov. 21–Dec. 13 | Dec. 14–Dec. 22 Dec. 26–Jan. 1 |
| 8M | 5% | Southern | Oct. 1–Nov. 20 | Nov. 21–Dec. 13 | Dec. 14–Dec. 22 Dec. 26–Jan. 1 |
| 8H | 4% | Southern | Oct. 1–Nov. 20 | Nov. 21–Dec. 13 | Dec. 14–Dec. 22 Dec. 26–Jan. 1 |
| Unit | DMP target | Success rate | Res 1st | Res 2nd | NR 1st | APR | Bear hunting | Fall turkey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9H | 21,800 | 17.3% | High | High | High | None | Southern Zone | Oct. 17-30 |
| 9N | 5,000 | 15.8% | High | Med | High | None | Southern Zone | Oct. 17-30 |
| 8M | 9,800 | 17.4% | High | High | High | None | Southern Zone | Oct. 17-30 |
| 8H | Unlimited | 18.6% | 100% | 100% | 100% | None | Southern Zone | Oct. 17-30 |
WMU 9H · WMU 9N · WMU 8M · WMU 8H · 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 Wyoming County
WMU lines, not county lines, set most New York dates. Rows marked with a WMU apply only in that part of Wyoming County.
| Species | Season | Covers | Opens | Closes | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | September antlerless | WMU 8H | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| 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 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 | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| Pheasant | Regular (either sex) | WMUs 9H, 9N | Oct 17, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Pheasant | Regular (cocks only) | WMUs 8H, 8M | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| 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 | WMUs 8M, 9H, 9N | Jan 1, 2027 | Jan 31, 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 | Western Zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Split 2 | Western Zone | Dec 5, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | |
| Scaup | 2-scaup window | Western Zone | Dec 22, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | |
| Canada goose | September season | West 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 | South goose area | Oct 24, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 | |
| Canada goose | Regular season | West Central goose area | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 21, 2026 | |
| Snow goose | Regular season | Western Zone | Nov 24, 2026 | Mar 10, 2027 | |
| Brant | Regular season | Western Zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | |
| Youth waterfowl | Youth days | Western Zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Veteran waterfowl | Veteran days | Western Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 8, 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 | WMU 9N | 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.
Wyoming County harvest record
In 2025, 5,428 deer came out of Wyoming County, placing it 10th among counties. Compared with 2007, 2025 is -6%. Adult bucks were 49% of the 2025 take. Town tables (last published for 2019) put Warsaw first at 632.
| Year | Bucks | Fawns (m) | Does | Fawns (f) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,636 | 245 | 2,257 | 290 | 5,428 |
| 2024 | 2,605 | 323 | 1,976 | 328 | 5,232 |
| 2023 | 2,330 | 430 | 1,860 | 378 | 4,998 |
| 2022 | 2,224 | 420 | 2,259 | 392 | 5,295 |
| 2021 | 2,250 | 325 | 2,280 | 300 | 5,155 |
| 2020 | 2,272 | 542 | 3,186 | 491 | 6,491 |
| Season | Adult bucks | Sum |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,706 | 6,234 |
| 2018 | 2,628 | 6,488 |
| 2017 | 2,580 | 6,028 |
| 2016 | 2,828 | 7,081 |
| 2015 | 2,804 | 6,775 |
| 2014 | 3,048 | 8,346 |
| 2013 | 3,136 | 8,230 |
| 2012 | 3,421 | 8,626 |
| 2011 | 3,179 | 8,156 |
| 2010 | 2,926 | 7,254 |
| 2009 | 2,740 | 6,667 |
| 2008 | 2,216 | 5,179 |
| 2007 | 2,388 | 5,750 |
Whole-unit take
| Unit | Total take | Adult bucks/sq mi | Permits issued | Permit deer | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9H | 7,951 | 3.5 | 19,600 | 3,765 | 19.2% |
| 9N | 1,741 | 3.5 | 5,500 | 899 | 16.3% |
| 8M | 3,523 | 4.5 | 9,576 | 1,816 | 19.0% |
| 8H | 6,708 | 4.7 | 18,236 | 3,560 | 19.5% |
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.
Wyoming County bears, gobblers and ducks
Bear numbers
Bear hunting is open in 9H, 9N, 8M and 8H (Southern Zone). The bear calendar runs from Oct 1, 2026 to Dec 22, 2026 across its segments. DEC county tables list 33 bears from 2009 to 2022. The 2025 bear take in 9H, 9N, 8M and 8H totalled 13, counting the full units. Bear objective: maintain infrequent bear presence and maintain low bear density.
Gobblers and fall birds
Fall turkey dates by unit: 9H, 9N, 8M and 8H Oct. 17-30. The spring season, May 1 to May 31, 2027, allows two bearded birds, one a day. No county turkey count exists; North Appalachian Hills, Great Lakes Plain and West Appalachian Plateau are the DEC areas that overlap it.
| Area | WMUs | 2024 take | 2025 take | 2026 take |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Appalachian Hills | 8M,8N,8P,8R,8S,9G,9H | 2,010 | 2,044 | 2,025 |
| Great Lakes Plain | 8A,8C,8F,8G,8H,8J,9A,9C,9F | 1,804 | 1,809 | 1,820 |
| West Appalachian Plateau | 9J,9K,9M,9N,9P,9R,9S,9T,9W,9X,9Y | 3,728 | 3,586 | 3,897 |
Wyoming ducks and geese
DEC maps the county's lands in the Western duck zone. The Canada goose map lists West Central and South here.
| Area | Season | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| West Central | Sep 1–Sep 25, 2026 | 15 |
| West Central | Nov 7–Dec 21, 2026 | 3 |
| South | Sep 1–Sep 25, 2026 | 15 |
| South | Oct 24–Jan 11, 2027 | 5 |
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.
Wyoming County tracts open to hunters
By kind, Wyoming County public land counts 2 state parks with hunting, 1 wildlife management area, 1 multiple use area and 1 cooperative hunting area. A state park hunt means the park's permit and dates, not just a license. Pheasant stocking by DEC includes Wyoming County. Wyoming County is among 35 counties on the DEC waterfowl areas map.
- State parks with hunting (2)Letchworth State Park (14,408 ac*), Silver Lake State Park (783 ac)
- Multiple use areas, 1 listedCarlton Hill Multiple Use Area (2,501 ac)
- Wildlife management areas, 1 hereSilver Lake Outlet Wildlife Management Area (10 ac)
- Cooperative hunting areas, 1 listedSulphur Springs Cooperative Hunting Area
DEC Pheasant Release Sites (statewide program) · DEC Places to Hunt Waterfowl (statewide map)
Over the line
- Cold Creek State Forest13 miles off · 496 ac
- Lost Nation State Forest13 miles off · 1,350 ac
- Genesee Valley Wildlife Management Area16 miles off · 717 ac
- Darien Lakes State Park17 miles off · 1,844 ac
- Swift Hill State Forest17 miles off · 1,571 ac
All land pages · WMAs statewide · Reforestation areas
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.
Wyoming County firearm limits, orange and baiting
The no-rifle list in the guide does not name Wyoming 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.
Wyoming County hunting services and contacts
Processors marked with donated venison are flagged on the DEC 2026 processor list. DEC licenses 5 hunting guides with an address in Wyoming County; the DEC list gives each name and phone. Municipal clerks selling licenses in Wyoming County: 13.
Phone list for Wyoming
Buffalo is home to the DEC Region 9 office that covers Wyoming County. The nearest DEC office to the county centre is NYSDEC Region 8 Headquarters (Avon), about 32 miles away. For Region 9 the listed phones are the permit lines.
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.
Wyoming County seat, towns and next-door counties
Pick a base in Wyoming County: every town below links to a page with nearby state land and services.
- Warsawcounty seat · 3,614 people in 2024 · 2,501 open ac in a 10-mi circle
- Wyoming376 people in 2024 · 2,501 open ac in a 10-mi circle
Wyoming County borders 5 New York counties.
Towns from the Census 2024 Gazetteer and Vintage 2024 estimates; adjacency from the Census county adjacency file.
Wyoming County shooting time on key dates
Sun times below are calculated for Wyoming 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 | 7:04 a.m. | 7:04 p.m. | 6:34 a.m. to 7:34 p.m. | 6:34 a.m. to 7:04 p.m. |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Southern bow opener | 7:08 a.m. | 6:56 p.m. | 6:38 a.m. to 7:26 p.m. | 6:38 a.m. to 6:56 p.m. |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Northern regular opener | 7:36 a.m. | 6:19 p.m. | 7:06 a.m. to 6:49 p.m. | 7:06 a.m. to 6:19 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Southern regular opener | 7:11 a.m. | 4:47 p.m. | 6:41 a.m. to 5:17 p.m. | 6:41 a.m. to 4:47 p.m. |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Southern late season | 7:35 a.m. | 4:40 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Late season close | 7:43 a.m. | 4:49 p.m. | 7:13 a.m. to 5:19 p.m. | 7:13 a.m. to 4:49 p.m. |
| May 1, 2027 | Spring turkey opener | 6:08 a.m. | 8:11 p.m. | 5:38 a.m. to 8:41 p.m. | 5:38 a.m. to 8:11 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 Wyoming County
Novice pheasant hunt: 1 upcoming event.
Next on the list
| Held on | Event | Where held | Link | Checked at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | Bliss New York Novice Pheasant Hunt · novice pheasant hunt | Bliss | Reserve a spot | Source |
Wyoming County ranges and match dates
4 ranges in Wyoming County as of October 27, 2026, each card with its access rule.
Within 60 miles of central Wyoming 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.
Wyoming County questions, short answers
Is any part of Wyoming County bowhunting only?
No. Firearms are legal in the regular season in every unit here.
Is the Wyoming County deer harvest going up?
DEC puts 2025 at 5,428 deer against 5,232 the season before, a +4% move.
How many bears may one hunter take in Wyoming County?
One per license year.
When does spring turkey open in Wyoming County?
May 1, 2027; youth hunt Apr 24 to Apr 25, 2027.
Which Canada goose area covers Wyoming County?
Goose areas here: West Central and South.
How much Forest Preserve is in Wyoming County?
None by the DEC Lands layer.
How far from a house can I shoot in Wyoming County?
500 feet with a firearm, 250 with a crossbow and 150 with a bow, unless the owner consents.
How does a Wyoming County resident buy a hunting license?
Online, by phone, or at a town clerk or license agent; 13 clerk offices sell them in the county.
Who cuts deer close to Wyoming County?
Start with HLW Acres; the services band lists more.
Is there a late muzzleloader season in Wyoming County?
Yes: Dec. 14 to Dec. 22, Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.
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 Wyoming 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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