Regular Season for Deer and Bear Hunting in the Southern Zone Begins Saturday, November 21 ~ Also see Hunter Safety Basics
below from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation:
"The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the 2015 regular deer and bear hunting seasons open at sunrise on Saturday, November 21, in New York's Southern Zone. These big game seasons close at sunset on Sunday, December 13."
Read more, "Regular Firearms Season for Deer and Bear Hunting in the Southern Zone Begins Nov. 21"
Also from the DEC, see "Hunter Safety Basics"
And keep in mind the Venison Donation Coalition.