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Why New York has no Eurasian Boar season
The legal status of Eurasian boar in New York.
Photo: Tony Webster (CC BY-SA 2.0)
The 2026-27 New York rules give Eurasian boar no hunting season; protection, penalties and the related open seasons follow.
Boar rules in one list
- Limit summary: Hunting prohibited
- Seasons in brief: Report sightings.
- Also: DEC/USDA eradication.
DEC guide page (as of Aug 24, 2026), checked October 27, 2026.
Eurasian Boar protection and status
- Illegal to hunt, trap or take free-ranging Eurasian boar or hybrids; report sightings to DEC (eradication program). Possession, import, release prohibited.
- Hunting, trapping or taking free-ranging boar is illegal (eradication program); report sightings.
Criminal penalty: Eurasian boar (11-0514): Up to $500 per animal per act (first/second); higher for third (71-0925(15)).
DEC guide, ECL on the NY Senate site, checked October 27, 2026.
Eurasian Boar calendar by zone and method
1 season line for Eurasian boar, opening to closing.
| Hunt | Applies to | WMUs | Implements | Start | End | Days | Open now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No hunting | Statewide | – | Closed this year |
What the boar rows add
- Illegal to hunt, trap or take free-ranging Eurasian boar or hybrids; report sightings to DEC (eradication program). Possession, import, release prohibited.
From DEC guide page, checked October 27, 2026.
Eurasian Boar and other protected wildlife
| Species | Rule |
|---|---|
| All wildlife not listed as game or unprotected (songbirds, hawks, owls, endangered species) | Fully protected; may not be taken. |
| Gray wolf | Endangered in NY; very rare (3 confirmed in 25 years incl. one shot by a coyote hunter in 2021). Canines over 4.5 ft/50 lb in traps: call DEC law enforcement before dispatching. |
| Spruce grouse | Endangered; occurs in WMUs 5C, 5F, 6F, 6J; do not confuse with ruffed grouse. |
| Bear cubs, bears in groups, denned bears (Southern Zone) | May not be shot in the Southern Zone; bear under 1 year illegal (ECL 71-0921(2)). |
| Native snakes, lizards and salamanders; all turtles except snapping turtle; diamondback terrapin | No take or possession. |
| Northern cricket frog and eastern spadefoot toad; leopard frogs in 1A, 1C, 2A | No take. |
| Clapper and king rails | Closed. |
| Mourning dove, sandhill crane, swans | No season in New York. |
| Moose, elk, caribou | Big game with no open season; report moose sightings. |
| Eurasian boar and hybrids | Hunting, trapping or taking free-ranging boar is illegal (eradication program); report sightings. |
| Bald and golden eagles | ECL 11-0537; class B/A misdemeanor (ECL 71-0921(11)). |
From the DEC guide and ECL 11-0535 and 11-0537, checked October 27, 2026.
Alternatives to Eurasian boar this season
| Species | Season | Where | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | September antlerless, bow only | Bow-only WMUs | Sep 12–Sep 20 |
| White-tailed Deer | Early Antlerless Season (September) | Southern Zone, firearms and bows | Sep 12–Sep 20 |
| White-tailed Deer | Early Bowhunting | Northern Zone (all WMUs) | Sep 27–Oct 23 |
| White-tailed Deer | Early Bowhunting | Southern Zone | Oct 1–Nov 20 |
| White-tailed Deer | Suffolk regular, bow only | WMU 1C (Suffolk County) | Oct 1–Jan 31 |
| Coyote | Hunting | Statewide except Long Island and NYC | Oct 1–Mar 28 |
| Coyote | Trapping | Upstate | Oct 25–Feb 15 |
| Black Bear | Early Firearms Season | Southern Zone | Sep 12–Sep 27 |
| Black Bear | Regular Season (Adirondacks) | Northern Zone Adirondacks | Sep 19–Dec 6 |
| Black Bear | Early Bowhunting | Northern Zone Western Periphery | Sep 19–Oct 23 |
| Black Bear | Early Bowhunting | Southern Zone open WMUs | Oct 1–Nov 20 |
| Black Bear | Bowhunting-only WMUs | WMU 3S (Westchester) | Oct 1–Dec 31 |
DEC guide, checked October 27, 2026.
What hunters ask about Eurasian boar
Which list are Eurasian boar on?
Hunting, trapping or taking free-ranging boar is illegal (eradication program); report sightings. Eurasian boar have no season in the 2026-27 guide.
What is on the closed list with Eurasian boar?
Moose, Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, Clapper and King Rails, Gray Wolf and Spruce Grouse; each has its own page here.
What does the law say about killing Eurasian boar?
Eurasian boar (11-0514): Up to $500 per animal per act (first/second); higher for third (71-0925(15)).
Does New York have an open season on Eurasian boar?
No. The 2026-27 guide gives Eurasian boar no season. Illegal to hunt, trap or take free-ranging Eurasian boar or hybrids; report sightings to DEC (eradication program). Possession, import, release prohibited. Hunting, trapping or taking free-ranging boar is illegal (eradication program); report sightings.
Which seasons are open instead of Eurasian boar?
White-tailed Deer, Coyote and Black Bear; each has its own page with dates and limits.
Is there a season row for Eurasian boar?
No hunting (Statewide).
What sources cover Eurasian boar?
The guide published by DEC for 2026-27 and ECL Articles 11 and 71, as checked on October 27, 2026.
Are Eurasian boar hunted on public land?
WMAs and state forests follow the statewide seasons, and Eurasian boar have none.
Could a nuisance or special permit cover Eurasian boar?
No. The DEC fee table lists no boar license, tag or permit.
Does DEC want to hear about Eurasian boar?
Yes. DEC asks for sightings; free-ranging boar may not be hunted, trapped or taken, and possession, import and release are prohibited, because DEC and USDA are eradicating them.
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