Due to declines in the Atlantic Population of Canada geese, the Canada goose seasons in the West Central, East Central, Northeast, Lake Champlain, and Hudson Valley were shorted from 50 days in length to 30 days during the 2019-2020 season. Similar to this past year, season length for 2020-2021 is expected to be 30 days long with a two-bird bag limit.
As last year was the first year with shortened seasons, DEC and the Waterfowl Hunter Task Forces are seeking input on your preferences for Canada goose season dates.
Please provide your feedback to: seasonwaterfowl@dec.ny.gov. Comments will be forwarded to the appropriate task force members. Be sure to include the Canada goose zone that your comments apply to in the e-mail subject line.
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