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Coyote Hunting Laws in New York (2026)
New York’s DEC publishes season summaries and detailed regulations. Use the official season summary PDF below, then verify any method, nighttime, and zone-specific rules in the current DEC regulations.
Last checked: 2026-04-30. Regulations change, confirm with official sources below.
Not legal advice. This page is a practical checklist. Always verify current New York regulations and any area-specific restrictions.
Governing body (New York): New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
New York rules checklist (what to verify)
| Rule area | What to confirm | Where to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Season / limits | Current season dates, any limits, and whether rules differ by zone | DEC season summary + regs |
| License | License requirements (resident/nonresident) | DEC licensing |
| Night hunting / lights | Artificial light and nighttime method restrictions | DEC regs |
| Methods | Allowed firearms/archery methods and restrictions | DEC regs |
Official resources (New York)
- NY hunting/trapping season summary (PDF): https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/htgsummarypullout.pdf