What You Need to Know About the Early Goose Season in New York State

Here we go! The start of the early goose hunting season begins Tuesday and before you head out this season, here are some things to know.

These are some of the regulations from The NYS DEC...

Shooting Hours: ½ hour before sunrise to sunset during regular and late seasons. During September, shooting hours are extended to ½ hour after sunset, except on Youth Waterfowl Hunt Days.

Non-toxic shot: Required

Other: You must register with HIP to hunt geese. During the September season hunters are allowed to use electronic calling devices and to use shotguns capable of holding more than three shells at a time, but no more than seven. The only time and place where these measures are not allowed is during the Youth Waterfowl Hunt weekend in the Northeastern and Southeastern Waterfowl Hunting Zones (federal regulations do not allow the special measures for Canada geese whenever any other waterfowl hunting seasons are open).