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(WWTI) \u2014 With the changing of the leaves, many hunting seasons will begin this weekend.<\/p>\n

This includes deer and bear bowhunting, small game hunting, ruffed grouse, pheasant, squirrel, rabbit, hare, wild turkey, furrier and duck, according to a Department news release. of Environmental Conservation.<\/p>\n

DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos made this announcement ahead of the October 1 opening dates.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an exciting time of year for hunters who now have the opportunity to get out in the field and experience the tremendous hunting opportunities here in New York, both for big game and small game,\u201d said Commissioner Seggos. “In addition, the late summer weather, fall foliage and extended hunting hours combine to create exceptional conditions for new and experienced hunters who enjoy the sport.”<\/p>\n

A breakdown of each permitted hunting season can be read below.<\/p>\n

Bow hunting for deer and bear<\/h2>\n

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• Archery deer hunting in the North Zone opens on September 27<\/li>\n
• Archery hunting of deer in the South Zone opens on October 1<\/li>\n
• Bowhunting for the bear in the North Zone opens on September 17<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Crossbow season is open to bowhunters during the last ten days of the North Zone bow season and the last 14 days of the South Bow season. This is open to bowhunters who possess a muzzleloading privilege and a crossbow qualification certificate, the DEC said.<\/p>\n