One of the best parts about living close to the border of Connecticut is that it greatly expands my hunting opportunities throughout the year. Not only am I able to get out and bowhunt before the New York season opens, but I'm also able to hunt in Connecticut well after the New York season closes.
Deer season for example begins September 15th and runs through January 31st in the area I hunt. Bag limits are very liberal - two either sex and two antlerless from opening day through December 31st and then an additional either sex and antlerless during the January season. On top of that, antlerless deer that are brought to a check station allow the hunter to obtain a replacement antlerless tag and once you check three antlerless animals you're eligible for another either sex tag.
Turkey season is also a bit different than in New York with three gobbler tags issued during the Spring season and two either sex tags for the fall season which parallels deer season in the fall. This year I was a little bit smarter and I purchased turkey tags as well so I can bust one of the several Toms that were hanging around my treestand throughout the season last year.
I do most of my hunting in Connecticut in Fairfield County which is similar to Westchester County in New York. Finding a spot is tough to say the least and only the most persistent hunters will obtain written permission from the landowner as required by law. When you do find a spot, however, you stand a good chance of hunting a little slice of heaven. I've seen some of the biggest bucks of my life in Connecticut and have been lucky enough to encounter at least one P&Y buck each hunting season - notice I said encounter and not shoot.
To hunt Connecticut you must purchase a CT Hunting License which costs $100 for your Small Game/Archery Deer license and $14 for Turkey if you wish to hunt those as well. In addition, there's plenty of coyotes to go around for those who enjoy predator hunting and I've seen my share of red fox as well.
No matter where you live in New York State, take a look at one of our neighboring states whether it be PA, NJ, CT, MA, or VT. The hunting is still close to home and your hunting season could last twice as long.
Deer season for example begins September 15th and runs through January 31st in the area I hunt. Bag limits are very liberal - two either sex and two antlerless from opening day through December 31st and then an additional either sex and antlerless during the January season. On top of that, antlerless deer that are brought to a check station allow the hunter to obtain a replacement antlerless tag and once you check three antlerless animals you're eligible for another either sex tag.
Turkey season is also a bit different than in New York with three gobbler tags issued during the Spring season and two either sex tags for the fall season which parallels deer season in the fall. This year I was a little bit smarter and I purchased turkey tags as well so I can bust one of the several Toms that were hanging around my treestand throughout the season last year.
I do most of my hunting in Connecticut in Fairfield County which is similar to Westchester County in New York. Finding a spot is tough to say the least and only the most persistent hunters will obtain written permission from the landowner as required by law. When you do find a spot, however, you stand a good chance of hunting a little slice of heaven. I've seen some of the biggest bucks of my life in Connecticut and have been lucky enough to encounter at least one P&Y buck each hunting season - notice I said encounter and not shoot.
To hunt Connecticut you must purchase a CT Hunting License which costs $100 for your Small Game/Archery Deer license and $14 for Turkey if you wish to hunt those as well. In addition, there's plenty of coyotes to go around for those who enjoy predator hunting and I've seen my share of red fox as well.
No matter where you live in New York State, take a look at one of our neighboring states whether it be PA, NJ, CT, MA, or VT. The hunting is still close to home and your hunting season could last twice as long.
I would love to hunt more out of state, but with this economy I can't see spending the extra money in order to get a license.
ReplyDeleteIt could provide for some more opportunity though; that is for sure.
Good post, and good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteLooks like your season has already opened there and hope your having good luck. Here the season opens in 2 weeks ( Sept. 27th ) for bow only and I'm as ready as I can be. Good luck hunting and have a safe and prosperous year this year.
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