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A diverse landscape and abundance of species make Chautauqua County an attractive destination for hunters. The region teams with whitetail deer and draws thousands of hunters each fall for bow, shotgun and muzzleloader seasons. Several area shops specialize in preparing deer for hunters to take home and store. The eastern wild turkey thrives in forested areas throughout the county which for ten years has ranked in the top three counties in New York State for the spring turkey harvest. Check the Hunting Regulations below for specifics on season dates and licenses.
Hunting Regulations
Effective 1/1/2011 to 12/31/2011 unless noted.
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| Small Game |
Season |
Daily Limit |
| Coyote |
10/1 - 3/25/2012 |
No Limit |
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| Squirrel |
9/1 - 2/29/2012 |
6 |
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Small Game
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10/1 - 9/30/2012 |
6 |
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| Varying Hare |
1/1 - 1/31 |
2 |
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| Ruffed Grouse |
10/1 - 2/28 |
4 |
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| Raccoon/Fox |
10/25 - 2/15 |
No Limit |
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| Pheasant |
10/15 - 2/29/2012
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2 (Either sex) |
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| Wild Turkey - Spring |
5/1 - 5/31 |
1 Daily (2 per season) |
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| Wild Turkey - Fall |
10/19 - 11/23 |
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| Migratory Game Birds |
Dates are set in late summer. Please check with the DEC to confirm 2011 dates. |
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| Big Game |
Season |
| Whitetailed Deer |
Bow |
2011: 10/15-11/18/11
and 12/12-12/20/11
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Shotgun/Rifle |
2011: 11/19- 12/11/11
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Muzzleloader |
2011:12/12 -12/20/11
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| Black Bear |
Bow |
2011: 10/15-11/18/11
and 12/12-12/20/11 |
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Shotgun/Rifle |
2011: 11/19 -12/11/11
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Muzzleloader |
2011: 12/12 -12/20/11
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| Dates are always subject to change For wildlife seasons not listed, please consult the NYSDEC Hunting and Trapping Guide, NYSDEC, 128 South St., Olean, NY 14760 716/372-0645 or visit |
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