New Yorkers Can Soon Legally Kill Raccoons, Coyotes In Most Areas

The calendar shifting to a new month means new opportunities for New Yorkers.

The New York State DEC is reminding hunters of the new hunting season.

Rabbit and Squirrel Hunting Dates In New York

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The squirrel hunting season began in Upstate New York on Sept 1. As of Oct. 1, New Yorkers could also legally hunt rabbits. On Long Islands, hunters can harvest both starting on Nov. 1.

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Hunting Season For Bobcat, Raccoon, Fox, Coyotes

The hunting season for "furbearers" like bobcats, raccoons and foxes begins in all of New York State on Oct. 25.

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"With 16 species of furbearers in New York, furbearer hunting and trapping opportunities are abundant," the DEC states in a press release.

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Coyote hunting season began Oct. 1 across much of the state, the DEC reports.

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"As a reminder, hunters that harvest a bobcat in New York must complete a furbearer possession tag and get the pelt or unskinned animal sealed. DEC is also interested in examining coyotes that exceed 50 pounds as part of an effort to better understand the genetic makeup of these uncommon specimens. Hunters can contact a regional wildlife office or DEC law enforcement (1-844-332-3267) to arrange for DEC to collect a biological sample," the DEC added in its press release sent to Hudson Valley Post.