Youth hunters aged 10 to less than 14 must be under the supervision of a licensed adult who is at least 21 years of age. Canadian hunters see rules for importing firearms for hunting. Other important details for the spring turkey season, may 1 through 31, 2018. If am interpreting the pa guidebook correctly, it seems as though during the fall season you can use any rifle or pistol caliber, including centerfire. Other important details for the spring turkey season, may 1, 2019. In addition, decs annual youth turkey hunting weekend will take place on. Li launches firstever wild turkey hunting season newsday. The largest of its kind in the northeast, the long island fall festival has become the premiere event for family fun. While every hunting zone in the state has a short twoweek long season, long island is the only section of ny without a month long spring turkey hunting season. New york hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Rauh, 42, a state hunting instructor, headed out around 5. Hunters must have a turkey hunting permit in addition to their hunting license.
Dec announces opening of spring turkey season on may 1. Long island will have its firstever wild turkey hunting season this fall. The second gobbling peak may last a few days or a week, and its a prime time to hunt. Im planning to do some turkey hunting this fall for the first time in pa rather than ny, and am intrigued that you can use manually operated rifle or pistol.
New york state has both spring and fall hunting seasons. Back in 1991, when turkeys were almost extinct on the tip of long island because of over hunting, the state department of environmental conservation brought 30 wild turkeys from albany to montauk. Sportsmans club in east quogue, new york as they head out on the last day of the fall wild turkey hunting season on long island, now in its. Spring turkey hunters needed for ruffed grouse drumming survey. The fall turkey season opening on long island is a perfect example of wild turkeys flourishing thanks to efforts by nwtf and state agency partners, said. Hunting is permitted in most areas of the state, except for new york city and long island. Dec announces adoption of new fall hunting seasons for. Still ready and willing to breed, lovesick gobblers prowl the woods and fields for new hens, gobbling long and hard once again. Aphrodite montalvo631 4440350dec announces first wild turkey hunting season on longislandseason opening marks successful. Ny spring wild turkey hunting season set for may 1 with strong social. Making decisions for fall turkey harvest in new york state pdf can be viewed for more information regarding the sdm. New york hunting seasons offer deer, black bear, wild turkey and small game bagging opportunities for both resident and nonresident hunters.
A glorious day in the orchard can yield a bounty of apples right at their peak, great for eating raw or using in homemade apple pie, apple crisp, applesauce, muffins, or fritters. The fiveday season continues through sunset on wednesday, nov. Dec pitches shortened fall turkey hunting seasons across. Brought to you by the huntington township chamber of commerce and the town of huntington, this event is held annually during columbus day weekend and attracts tens of thousands of families from all over the new york tristate area to the 25 acres of heckscher park in huntington. While every hunting zone in the state has a short twoweeklong season, long island is the only section of ny without a monthlong spring turkey hunting season.
Ny fit fest, a first time ever fitness festival on the beach in new york, on sept. Things to do in new york yankees game, statue of liberty. The most successful turkey hunters use a variety of calls e. The region is extremely excited to give long island. Albany, ny july 22, 2015 the new york state department of environmental conservation dec today adopted new regulations to shorten fall turkey hunting seasons in new york state due to a. The fall turkey permit is valid for the fall archery, crossbow and shotgun turkey seasons and allows a hunter to harvest up to the fall season bag limit of turkeys. Aphrodite montalvo631 4440350dec announces first wild turkey hunting season on longislandseason opening. Long island has a variety of farms for pumpkin and apple picking. And youre in luck, nassau, suffolk, and the east end have some of the best nature trails around, ideal for looking at that gorgeous fall foliage.
Maine now offers a lengthy fall turkey season from midseptember to early november, and a varying seasonal limit. Newsday file jim peppler by patrick whittle patrick. In addition, you will find turkey harvest data and tips for hunters. The spring wild turkey hunting season is open statewide. Wildturkey flocks fowling up hamptons new york post. Once the spring breeding season is history, gobblers and hens go their separate ways. Big game hunting on long island is dominated by those seeking out whitetailed deer, though fox, turkey, and other moderately sized animals are also available for hunting. On long island its a little messed up because theres no spring season, robert greco, manager at long island outdoorsman, said. Nov 19, 2011 long islands third annual fall turkeyhunting season opened saturday. As a hunter safety instructor i get a lot of long island and new york hunter information emailed to me here is the lasted one on turkey hunting if your are interested for release. During both spring and fall seasons, you must report taking a turkey within 7 days, via.
The region is extremely excited to be able to offer a fall turkey hunting season for the third consecutive year here on long island, new york state department of environmental conservation region one director peter scully said. Dec wildlife biologist mike schiavone said the reported fall turkey kill from suffolk county was about half of what it was last year, when 104 birds were taken. Youth turkey hunters aged 10 to 16 with a youth license can obtain a y permit which allows them to hunt in any hunting period in the zone that they obtain a permit for during the spring season. Turkey hunting seasons new york state department of. In ny, you are only allowed to use shotgun for turkey. Turkey hunting spring season opens in new york new york. Turkey hunting long island ny specific discussions. And now long island, new york is also having its first modern turkey season. Long islands third fall turkey hunt wasnt nearly as successful from a harvest standpoint as the 2009 and 2010 seasons, dec statistics are showing. Eastern wild turkey provides and exciting hunting opportunity for hunters, with a fall hunting season and a youth spring season.
New york state department of environmental conservation dec commissioner basil seggos announced recently that several small game hunting. During both spring and fall seasons, you must report taking a turkey within 7 days, via the decals online harvest reporting system or by calling 18664263778. On long island, quiet start to first turkey hunting season. While every hunting zone in the state has a short twoweeklong season, long island is the only section of ny without a monthlong spring. You may call turkeys to aid another hunter only if you are licensed to hunt wild turkey in new york and have a valid turkey permit. Approximately 30,000 adult pheasants will be released on lands open to public hunting for the upcoming fall pheasant hunting season. Spring 2020 season information is found in the 201920 hunting digest on pages 14 and 5861 and below. The new york state department of environmental conservation dec todayannounced the dates for the first long island wild turkey hunting season. Shortterm 1 or 7day hunting licenses are not valid for turkey hunting. Jul 24, 2015 season dates vary regionally with the season in the northern zone running october 114, the southern zone running october 1730, and suffolk county long island running november 21december 4.
New york offers hunting licenses can be purchased online, but nonresidents must provide proof of hunter education or a previous hunting license and proof of identity. Albany, ny july 22, 2015 the new york state department of environmental conservation dec today adopted new regulations to shorten fall turkey hunting seasons in new york state. The expanded new york state fall turkey season in this region, which includes thanksgiving day, is an effort to curb growth, provide a hunting opportunity and maybe even a wild turkey for your holiday table. Long island is a great place to go apple picking in the fall. Mashomack preservefire island the mashomack preserve is a long island naturelovers dream, with over 2,000 acres of tidal creeks, oak woodlands, fields, and freshwater marshes. On october 26, enjoy natures halloween trail, designed especially for families. Between festivals celebrating the harvest of apples, pumpkins, oysters, garlic, hops, and pickles, there are dozens of fall fests to take in on long island between labor day and halloween.
Other important details for the spring turkey season, may 1, 2014. You may not use an electronic calling or amplifying device to locate or hunt. The proposed season dates in the northern zone, southern zone and long island do not overlap. Map of new york state showing the wild turkey hunting seasons and. Long island hunters gear up for fall turkey season december 5, 2016 rebekah sherry 0 by rebekah sherry its a sunny morning on the north fork preserve but the sun offers little warmth at six in the morning as stephen. You must carry your hunting license and turkey permit while you hunt. Important details for the spring turkey season, may 1, 2010 hunting is permitted in most areas of the state, except for new york city and long island. Some states have expanded fall and winter turkey hunting opportunities during the past decade.
New wild turkey fall hunting seasons announced articles. All other wild turkey hunting regulations remain in effect. The long island turkey season runs from saturday to next wednesday, when licensed hunters with turkey permits may bag one bird apiece on properties in suffolk where hunting is allowed. A person can use shotgun gauges 10 through 20, using shot sizes 4 through 6 or mixed loads that include shot sizes 4 through 7. Why 42 states have fall turkey seasons realtree camo. Hunting elusive wild turkeys on long island nbc news duration. The new york state department of environmental conservation nysdec has announced dates for the first long island wild turkey hunting season, crediting over a decade of wild turkey reintroduction efforts. Dec announces adoption of new fall hunting seasons for wild.
Hunting elusive wild turkeys on long island nbc news. The eligible age for the youth turkey hunt is 1215 yrs of age. Youths ages 1215 are eligible to purchase a youth turkey permit, which is valid during. Hunters must have a turkey hunting permit in addition to their small game hunting or sportsman license if purchased before feb. Use the pages below to learn about regulations for licensing, permits, and reporting. There are 2 turkey hunting seasons, one in the spring and one in the fall. The statewide season bag limit is one bird of either sex. Long islands third annual fall turkeyhunting season opened saturday. Important details of the 2009 spring turkey hunting season include. Hunting elusive wild turkeys on long island nbc news youtube. These lovely backdrops lend themselves to great family photos that will put you ahead of the game for upcoming holiday cards. New york spring turkey season opens may 1 big game hunt. The season will be limited to a fiveday fall hunting season in november. Turkey hunting spring season opens in new york new yorknew.
Usher in the approaching season of awakening with that first turkey gobble. Dec 05, 2016 while every hunting zone in the state has a short twoweeklong season, long island is the only section of ny without a monthlong spring turkey hunting season. Dec announces may 1 opening of spring turkey season nys. An adult with a current hunting license and turkey permit must accompany the youth. Leaves typically begin changing colors in early october, and the best time to see the most fall foliage is in midtolate october, and early novembera short window to catch the colors at their brightest before winter chills set in and the leaves are gone. Spring turkey hunting season starts in new york state may. Dec announces new york is open for hunting, spring turkey. Turkey hunting long island ny specific discussions long.
Hunters must have a turkey hunting permit in addition to their small game hunting or sportsman license. The regulation changes would allow hunters to only take one bird of either sex during the fall season. General regulations you may buy only one turkey permit per year. There is one carcass tag for the fall season and it may be used in any fall turkey hunting zone. Immediately after taking a turkey, you must fill out the carcass tag in ink and attach it to the bird. Nov 26, 2014 we follow two hunting guides from pheasant run sportsmans club in east quogue, new york as they head out on the last day of the fall wild turkey hunting season on long island, now in its fifth year. If you have filled your bag limit, you may call turkeys for another hunter, but you may not carry a bow, crossbow, or firearm. Shooting hours are from onehalf hour before sunrise to noon each day. Turkey hunting long island posted in ny specific discussions.
Spring turkey hunting season starts in new york state may 1. Therefore, a very dedicated hunter could hunt turkeys for up to six weeks in total if they were willing to move around the state. Sep 06, 2019 between festivals celebrating the harvest of apples, pumpkins, oysters, garlic, hops, and pickles, there are dozens of fall fests to take in on long island between labor day and halloween. In addition, shotgun gauges 10 through 28, including. Remember to check your states regulations for full details on hunting seasons. Headtotoe camouflage helps hunters to stay undetected prior to the shot. The decs annual youth turkey hunting weekend, open for junior hunters ages 12 to 15, is still set for april 2526. Long island is at its peak beauty in the fall as the leaves change. Get all the fall turkey tips, season dates, public land recommendations, gear and guide info youll need in the 2018 fall hunt guide. Dec pitches shortened fall turkey hunting seasons across ny. In fact, along with the 42 states, even some canadian provinces will hold fall seasons in 20192020.
Youths younger than 12 are exempt from license and turkey permit requirements. Turkey hunting regulations and information 20192020 pdf, 475kb. Dec announces first wild turkey season on long island. The fall foliage season starts in late september and ends in late december. Some long island farms are earning more by extending their. Season dates vary regionally with the season in the northern zone running oct. Albany the new york state department of environmental conservation dec has adopted new regulations to shorten fall turkey hunting seasons in new york state due to a declining turkey. The opening ofthis season is a direct result of over a decade of wild turkey reintroduction efforts by thedepartment. You may not hunt turkey with a crossbow in the fall. We follow two hunting guides from pheasant run sportsmans club in east quogue, new york as they head out on the last day of the fall wild turkey hunting season on long island, now in.
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