As publishedOct 1 – Nov 14 (statewide — same dates upstate and on Long Island; closed in NYC)
Same dates apply upstate and on Long Island; closed in New York City.Non-toxic shot is NOT required for woodcock (an exception among migratory game birds). Dates confirmed unchanged from the 2023-24 season through 2026-27, consistent with a DEC-fixed recurring calendar range.
NY-specific: no standalone forecast; NY contributes hunter-reported flush rates to the same live NYS Ruffed Grouse Dashboard (fall Cooperator Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Hunting Log), a continuously-updated tool rather than a discrete annual report -- confirmed still ongoing, no 2026-dated summary found. Federal USFWS American Woodcock Population Status report (regional grain) also not yet published for 2026 as of this capture.