Black Bear Hunting Guides & Outfitters in New York

35 guides and outfitters running black bear trips across New York.

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Booking a Black Bear Hunt in New York

Gray Bear lists 35 hunting operations in New York that run black bear trips — 35 guide & outfitter listings. They are concentrated around New York, Parksville, Lake George, Canisteo, and other towns across the state.

2 of them publish a full write-up of the trips they run, and 32 link straight to their own site so you can check current availability and pricing before you call.

A New York license is required before you hunt or fish with any of these outfitters. Check current black bear seasons, tag availability, and draw rules with NY DEC before booking — season dates and quotas change year to year.

New York Black Bear Seasons, Tags & Licenses (2026-27)

New York black bear season dates, 2026-27
Season	Dates
Southern Zone early season	Sep 12 to Sep 27, 2026WMUs 3A, 3C, 3H, 3J, 3K, 3M, 3P, 3R, 4P, 4R and 4W. No rifles in Rockland County.
Southern Zone early bowhunting	Oct 1 to Nov 20, 2026Most of the Southern Zone
Southern Zone regular season	Nov 21 to Dec 13, 2026
Southern Zone late bowhunting and muzzleloading	Dec 14 to Dec 22, 2026
Northern Zone regular season, Adirondacks	Sep 19 to Dec 6, 2026WMUs 5A, 5C, 5F, 5G, 5H, 5J, 6C, 6F, 6H and 6J
Northern Zone early bowhunting, Western Periphery	Sep 19 to Oct 23, 2026WMUs 6A, 6G, 6K and 6N
Northern Zone early muzzleloading, Western Periphery	Oct 17 to Oct 23, 2026WMUs 6A, 6G, 6K and 6N
Northern Zone regular season, Western Periphery	Oct 24 to Dec 6, 2026WMUs 6A, 6G, 6K and 6N
Youth deer and bear hunt (ages 12 to 15)	Oct 10 to Oct 12, 2026Statewide except Suffolk and Westchester counties and bowhunting-only areas

Bag limit: 1 bear per license year, by gun or bow. In the Southern Zone you may not take a cub, any bear in a group, or a bear in its den.
Draw or lottery: No, tags are available over the counter. Bear hunting is included with the hunting license. Bow and muzzleloader seasons need the matching privilege.
Resident cost: $22 to $52 (Hunting license $22, plus $15 each for the bowhunting or muzzleloading privilege)
Nonresident cost: $100 to $160 (Hunting license $100, plus $30 each for the bowhunting or muzzleloading privilege)

Source: NYSDEC 2026-27 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide. Last checked Oct 7, 2026. Dates, fees and limits change every year and some seasons vary by zone or county, so confirm with the agency before you book.