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Hunting & Fishing in Steuben County
Hunting in Steuben County
2011-2012 Hunting Season Dates
Big Game: Deer | |
| Regular | Nov. 19-Dec. 11 |
| Archery | Oct. 15-Nov. 18 |
| Dec 12-Dec 20 | |
| Muzzleloading | Dec. 12-Dec. 20 |
Small Game: Turkey | |
| Fall 2011 | Oct. 22-Nov. 18 |
| Spring 2012 | May 1-May 31 |
| Youth Hunt Apr. 21-22 | |
According to Jeff Brown of New York Game and Fish Magazine - "New York remains one of the most productive archery trophy states in the Northeast and should be considered a prime destination for the region's bowhunters." Click here for Rex Taft's amazing story about the No. 2 non-typical buck ever taken in the Northeast!
Licensed local guides will lead your hunt providing you with everything you'll need from Finger Lakes taxidermists and processors to unique hand-crafted hunting supplies.
Steuben County has the highest deer population per square mile of any NY county. Pre-season total of 43 per sq. mile, more than twice the New York State average. Nearly 21,000 whitetail deer harvested annually. More than 4,000 acres of privately owned land available for leasing, including over 8,000 bucks.
According to J. Michael Kelly of New York Game and Fish Magazine - "In sheer numerical terms, Steuben County stands out year after year. It is the perennial state leader in total deer and buck kills.
Steuben County ranks in the top 10 for fall and spring turkey harvest in New York State. Annual wild turkey harvest ranks in the top 10% statewide during fall and spring harvest.
Fishing in the Finger Lakes

Find your own quiet spot or take advantage of licensed Finger Lakes fishing guides and charters. You'll find everything you need from bait & tackle shops and boat rentals to one-of-a-kind flies hand-crafted by local fly tiers.
Free Fishing Days
June 25 & 26, 2011
Come test the waters of Keuka Lake and the Conhocton River this summer!!
Spend the day on beautiful Keuka Lake, which stretches for a breath-taking 19.6 miles, you'll spend more time fighting fish than fighting off crowds.
Fish in season all year on Keuka Lake:
Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Lake trout and Landlocked Salmon, Blue gill, Sunfish, Crappie and Perch
Look for Bass mid-June through the end of November!
Catch and release Bass now open all on Keuka Lake!
Does someone in your family need a Lifetime Sportsman License?
"Reeling for Relief"
Over 1,000 fisherman...and $22,000 in prizes last year!
Events...
Watch the Big Game on the big 150 ft screens at the Palace Theatre! Admission is free! Expanded...
The public is cordially invited to a unique tasting experience. Sample locally produced meats,...
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