The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds hunters to report deer, bear, or turkey harvests, and for trappers to have certain furbearers like bobcat, fisher, marten, or otter pelt-sealed by DEC staff. Reporting game harvests is legally required within seven days and helps track wildlife populations, ensuring sustainable hunting. Failure to report can result in fines up to $250.
Hunters who fail to report their harvest can be subject to fines of up to $250.
Reporting your deer, bear, or turkey harvest can be done via phone: 1-866-426-3778; online here.
With the integration of the e-License and Game Harvest features, hunters can quickly and easily: report the harvest of deer, bear, and turkey on a smartphone immediately while afield, even when out of cellular range; gain instant, mobile access to an electronic version of sporting licenses and privileges and other DEC resources; use smart-filtering technology for easy access to county, town and WMU information; and view current and past harvest reports.
