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. 26 – JAN. 1, 2026: Southern Zone holiday week late muzzleloading season.

JAN. 4-31: Long Island January deer hunt

EDUCATION

JAN. 14 – March 25: Capital District Fly Fishers Introduction to Fly Tying series, Clifton Park, N.Y. Info: 518 765 3389

EVENTS

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: Earlville Conservation Club Annual Banquet and Big Buck Contest, Sherburne American Legion, Sherburne, N.Y. Info: 607-226-1673.

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.

JAN. 24, 2026: Wells Fish & Game Club Sportsman’s Swap Meet, Community Hall Wells, N.Y. Info: https://www.facebook.com/wellsfishandgameclub/.

JAN. 29, 2026: Mohawk Valley Trout Unlimited Fly-Fishing Film Tour, Valley Cinemas, Little Falls, N.Y. Info: 315-867-0266

JAN. 31, 2026: WNY Delta Waterfowl Meat Raffle, George F. Lamm American Legion Post 622, Williamsville, N.Y. Info: 716-310-9418.

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 8, 2026: Genesee Valley Trapper’s Association Fur Auction, Honeoye, N.Y. Info: www.gvtrappers.com.

FEB. 8, 2026: Midstate Arms Collectors, Sidney Gun & Knife Show, Elks Club 104 River St., Sidney, N.Y. Info: Call/text Sandy Ackerman 607-239-0176.

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FEB. 14-15: Middletown Firearm & Knife Show, Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown, N.Y. Info: https://northeastgunshows.com.

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

FEB. 21, 2026: Sportsman’s Swap Meet, Elbridge Rod & Gun Club, Jordan, N.Y. Info: 315-857-4663.

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

FEB. 20-22, 2026: Empire State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show, Rockland Community College Fieldhouse, Suffern N.Y. Info: 845-319-3976.

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 7, 2026: Independent Fur Harvesters of Central New York Fur Auction, Pompey Rod and Gun Club, Fabius, N.Y. Info: https://pompeyrodandgun.com.

MARCH 7, 2026: Midstate Arms Collectors, Oneonta Saturday Gun Show, Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, Oneonta, N.Y. Info: Call/text Sandy Ackerman 607-239-0176.

MARCH 14, 2026: Cattaraugus County Trappers Association Fur Auction, Hinsdale, N.Y. Info: 716-474-7251.

MARCH 27, 2026: Whitetails Unlimited Western New York Deer Camp, Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, Oswego, N.Y. Info: 413-244-2304.

MARCH 28, 2026: Sportsman’s Flea Market, Dunhams Bay Fish & Game Club, Queensbury, N.Y. Info: wcccfleamarket@gmail.com.

MARCH 28: Whitetails Unlimited Stony Brook Chapter Banquet, Dansville Fire Department Dansville, N.Y. Info: 585-519-8740

MARCH 28, 2026: Whitetails Unlimited Western New York Deer Camp, Classics 5 Banquet & Conference Center, Amherst, N.Y. Info: 413-244-2304.

APRIL 11, 2026: Whitetails Unlimited Broome County Chapter Banquet, Holiday Inn, Binghamton, N.Y. Info: 607-744-0112.

APRIL 12, 2026: Genesee Valley Trapper’s Association Fur Auction, Honeoye, N.Y. Info: www.gvtrappers.com.

SEPT. 12-13, 2026: Middletown Firearm & Knife Show, Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown, N.Y. Info: https://northeastgunshows.com.

APRIL 18, 2026: Saratoga County 4-H Shooting Sports & Friends Annual Banquet and Auction, Queensbury Hotel, Glens Falls, N.Y. Info: https://ccesaratoga.org

APRIL 25-26, 2026: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.

MAY 2-3, 2026: Middletown Firearm & Knife Show, Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown, N.Y. Info: https://northeastgunshows.com.

AUG. 9, 2026: Midstate Arms Collectors, Unadilla Gun Show and Flea Mkt., Unadilla Rod & Gun Club, Unadilla, N.Y. Info: Call/text Sandy Ackerman 607-239-0176.

SEPT. 12-13, 2026: Middletown Firearm & Knife Show, Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown, N.Y. Info: https://northeastgunshows.com.

OCT. 11, 2026: Midstate Arms Collectors, Lisle Gun Show, Lisle Fire Dept., Lisle N.Y. Info: Call/text Sandy Ackerman 607-239-0176.

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

TOURNAMENTS

JAN. 31, 2026: Mike Norris Fishing Derby, Raquette Lake, N.Y. Info: rlfandgclub@gmail.com.

FEB. 7, 2026: Northern Challenge, Tupper Lake, N.Y. Info: https://tupperlakesportsmensclub.org.

MARCH 7-8, 2026: Schroon Lake Ice Fishing Derby, Schroon Lake, N.Y, Info: (518) 532-7572.

APRIL 18, 2026: NY Kayak Bass Fishing Charity Tournament, Conueus Lake. Info: www.nykbf.com.

MAY 2, 2026: NY Kayak Bass Fishing, Onondaga Lake. Info: www.nykbf.com.

MAY 16, 2026: NY Kayak Bass Fishing Charity Tournament, Owasco Lake. Info: www.nykbf.com.

JUNE 13, 2026: NY Kayak Bass Fishing, Cayuga Lake. Info: www.nykbf.com.

JULY 18, 2026: NY Kayak Bass Fishing, Susquehanna River, Binghamton, N.Y. Info: www.nykbf.com.

AUG. 15, 2026: NY Kayak Bass Fishing, Sodus to Little Sodus – Lake Ontario. Info: www.nykbf.com.

SEPT. 12-13, 2026: NY Kayak Bass Fishing, State Championship – Location TBA. Info: www.nykbf.com.

OCT. 3, 2026: NY Kayak Bass Fishing, NY Kayak Invitational – Location TBA. Info: www.nykbf.com.

MEETINGS

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

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.

Mohawk Valley Trout Unlimited December Gathering: Dec. 11, 69 Steakhouse, Whitesboro, N.Y. Info: 315-272-7866

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.