Nys Hunting Season 2024. Licenses can be purchased by logging in or creating an account at www.nysdeclicensing.com. New york now allows crossbow hunting as a legal method for taking game during the regular bowhunting season, however there are certain regulations and restrictions that must be followed in order to use a crossbow.

Having two rut highpoints, where about 50% of the doe cycle during the new york state archery season in late october, just past the full moon, followed by the others coming in around thanksgiving this year, allows deer hunters participating in the regular firearms season to experience a rut peak too. There are several days in 2024 when you enjoy fishing without a license.