New York’s Outdoor Calendar

SEASON DATES

For a complete list of fall hunting seasons, including trapping, waterfowl and pheasant and other small game seasons, visit: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hunting/seasons

DEC 7: Southern Zone and Northern Zone regular deer and bear seasons end.

DEC 8-14: Northern Zone late muzzleloading season, deer only, limited WMUs.

DEC 8-16: Soutnern Zone late muzzleloading season for deer and bear.

EVENTS/SHOWS

DEC. 6: Antique Waterfowl Decoy Raffle and Silent Auction, St. Lawrence Valley Sportsman Club, Ogdensburgh, N.Y. Info: 315-393-5318.

DEC. 6: CNY Chapter Ruffed Grouse Society Banquet, Theodore’s Restaurant Canastota, N.Y. Info: 315-391-5175.

DEC. 6: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, King’s Catering and Party House, Canandaigua, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.

DEC. 7: Gifts for Kids Muzzleloader and 15 Target 3D Shoot, High Woods Sportsman’s Club, Woodstock, N.Y. Info: www.highwoodssc.com.

JAN. 3, 2026: Foothills & Fulton-Montgomery Trappers annual fur auction, Saratoga 4-H, Ballston Spa, N.Y. Info: 518-883-5467.

JAN. 3-4, 2026: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.

JAN 10, 2026: Whitetails Unlimited Eastern New York Deer Camp, Mariott Hotel, Albany, N.Y. Info: 413-244-2304.

JAN. 16-18, 2026: Yankee Sportsman’s Classic, Essex Jct., Vt. Info: www.yankeeclassic.net.

JAN. 17-18, 2026: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, Wolcottsville Fire Hall, Akron, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.

JAN. 23-25, 2026: New York Sportsman’s Expo, NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y. Info: www.newyorksportsmansexpo.com.

FEB. 1, 2026: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, Alexander Firemen’s Rec Hall, Alexander, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.

FEB. 19-22, 2026: Greater Niagara Fishing Expo, Niagara Falls Convention Center, Niagara Falls, N.Y. Info: https://niagarafishingexpo.com.

FEB. 21-22, 2026: Adirondack Outdoorsman Show, Johnstown, N.Y. Info www.ADKshow.com.

FEB. 28- March 1, 2026: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, Knights of Columbus Hall, Cheektowaga, N.Y. Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.

MARCH 27: Whitetails Unlimited Western New York Deer Camp, Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, Oswego, N.Y. Info: 413-244-2304.

MARCH 28: Whitetails Unlimited Western New York Deer Camp, Classics 5 Banquet & Conference Center, Amherst, N.Y. Info: 413-244-2304.

SHOOTS

WEST CANADA CREEK ASSOCIATION, INC., NEWPORT (HERKIMER COUNTY): Trap Shooting every Wednesday evening starting at 5 p.m. Info: http://www.westcanadacreekassociation.com.

WILLIAMSON CONSERVATION & SPORTING CLUB (WAYNE COUNTY): Free trap and skeet shoots for ages 12-19, unlimited shells for 12 and 20 gauge. Info: 585-330-6173

MEETINGS

Central New York Izaak Walton League: Last Tuesday each month 7 p.m., Fayetteville-Manilus Rod & Gun Club, Manlius. Info: 315-420-9209.

CNY Chapter Ruffed Grouse Society Meeting: Sept. 10, Dewitt Fish and Game Club, Jamesville, N.Y. Info: 315-391-5175.

Cortland Chapter Izaak Walton League: Last Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Homer. Info: 607-849-6718.

Federation Of Sportsmen’s Clubs Of Sullivan County: Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. White Lake Fire House. Info: www.sportsmensfederation.com/ or call 845-798-4612.

Hague Fish & Game Club: Third Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., West Hague Road, Hague N.Y. Info: hfg12836@yahoo.com.

Keuka Lake Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., IWLA Clubhouse, Penn Yan, N.Y. Info: 315-729-3574.

North Eastern Arms Collectors Association Inc.: Second Wednesday each month, American Legion Hall, Babylon, N.Y. Info: 631-241-3299.

Orange County Trappers: Monthly, 7:30 p.m., Shawangunk Fish & Game Association. Info: 201-931-6069.

Oswego County Trappers: First Tuesday of the month (except July and November) at 7 p.m. at The Leatherstocking Club, Route 104, New Haven. Info: 315-591-0581 or 315-591-3525.

Rome Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rome. Info: 315-336-2460.

Schenectady County Conservation Council: First Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Guan Ho Ha Fish and Game Club, Scotia. Info: 518-355-0657.

Utica Chapter Izaak Walton League: Monthly, MWP Arts Institute, Utica. Info: 315-853-1066.

Warren County Conservation Council: First Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Info: buck@adkhunter.com.

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