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The Suffolk County Department of Parks will be offering deer hunting access to Suffolk County residents during the 2025-2026 NYSDEC Long Island Archery Hunting Season. The Department of Parks has additional requirements beyond current NYSDEC law. Review the 2025-2026 Archery Hunting information packet for additional details. Suffolk County Archery Permits do not go on sale until mid-September.

Archery season at Suffolk County Park locations begins October 1 and goes until January 31, with the exception of hunting at Arthur Kunz, Bohemia Equestrian Center, and West Hills sites. Hunting at these locations does not start until November 1 and goes through January 31, please see the map below for details.

Crossbow Information

Suffolk County is limiting crossbow hunting to 3 properties: Pine Meadow, Seatuck Creek, and Suffolk Hills. Hunters are responsible for following all NYS hunting regulations and understanding the 500’ setbacks. Please see the location maps for additional information.


2024-2025 Archery Hunting Areas Map

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