Northern Zone Regular Deer and Bear Season begins Oct 20th
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John Mitty Saturday, October 20, 2012
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The regular season for deer and bear in the Northern Zone begins tomorrow, October 20, and runs through Sunday, December 2. See
www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28605.html for deer and bear hunting seasons and open areas. DEC biologists and technicians have been checking deer and bears at meat cutter shops during the past few weeks, and are reporting good harvests in the early, archery, and muzzleloading seasons. Last year's mild winter allowed deer to enter the summer in great physical condition, including good antler growth. The lack of fawn mortality during winter should mean many more yearling deer in the woods this fall.
The reported bear harvest during the early seasons has been above average, already eclipsing last year's total Adirondack Range harvest. Mast crops appear to be spotty this year, so if you find an area with a good crop of acorns or beechnuts, your chances of encountering a bear are much higher.
Deer Management Permits (DMPs) are issued in some Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) in the Northern Zone. DMPs may only be used in the WMU for which they were issued.
Public land is plentiful in the Northern Zone, and DEC's State Lands Interactive Mapper (
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/45415.html) is a helpful tool to identify state land boundaries, trails, and backcountry campsites, and to review topography and aerial imagery of the places you might hunt.
Enjoy the pleasant fall weather, be safe, and remember to report your harvest.
jmitty@longislandyellowpages.com
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