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

NOV. 10: River otter trapping season begins in eastern and southeastern New York.

NOV. 15: Fisher trapping season begins most of eastern and northern New York (excluding the Adirondacks).

NOV. 21: Fisher trapping season central and southwestern New York.

NOV. 21: Southern Zone big game firearms season begins; Long Island fall turkey season begins (WMU 1C)

CONTESTS

ANTLERLESS DEER PHOTO CONTEST: New York State Outdoor Writers Association, through Jan. 31. Info: https://nysowa.org/contest/.

BIGGEST BUCK ON THE BLOCK: Third annual big buck contest, through Dec. 6. Long Lake, N.Y. Info: 518-323-5564.

BIG BUCK CONTEST: Adirondack Hotel, Long Lake, N.Y. Info: 518-624-4700

EVENTS

DEC. 5: CNY Chapter Rugged Grouse Society Banquet, Canestota, N.Y. Info: (315) 391-5175

DEC. 5: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, Kings Catering & Party House, Canandaigua, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.

JAN. 9, 2027: Whitetails Unlimited Eastern New York Deer Camp, Mariot Hotel, Albany. Info: 413-244-2304 or visit whitetailsunlimited.com.

JAN. 9-10, 2027: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.

JAN. 15-17, 2027: Yankee Sportsman’s Classic, Essex Jct., Vt. Info: https://www.yankeeclassic.net

JAN. 16-17, 2027: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, Wolcottsville Fire Co., Akron, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.

FEB. 7, 2027: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, Alexander Firemen’s Rec Hall, Alexander, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.

MARCH 6-7, 2027: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, The Knights Event Center, Cheektowaga, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.

APRIL 3, 2027: Sportsman’s Flea Market, Dunhams Bay Fish & Game Club, Queensbury, N.Y. Info: wcccfleamarket@gmail.com.

APRIL 10, 2027: Whitetails Unlimited Western New York Deer Camp, Classics 5 Banquet & Conference Center, Amherst, NY. Info: 413-244-2304 or visit whitetailsunlimited.com.

APRIL 10, 2027: Whitetails Unlimited Broome County Chapter Banquet, Binghamton, N.Y. Info: 413-244-2304 or visit whitetailsunlimited.com.

APRIL 24-25, 2027: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.

SHOOTS

NOV. 21: Night Clays (after dark), Dunhams Bay Fish & Game Club, Queensbury, N.Y. Info: www.dunhamsbay.net, 518-744-8262.

DEC. 13: Pinewood Archers 3-D Archery Shoot, Ridge, N.Y. Info: 631-687-0232.

RICHMONDVILLE FISH AND GAME CLUB: Public trap and archery shooting every Tuesday night starting at 5 p.m. Info: 518-265-8947.

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.

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MEETINGS

Albany County Conservation Alliance: Last Monday, every other Month (Sept., Nov.), West Albany Rod and Gun Club, Albany, N.Y. Info: 518-355-8757.

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: July1, Sept. 15, 6 p.m. at the Dewitt Fish & 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.

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.