Town of West Bloomfield

Deer and Bear Hunting Seasons
Season Map and Dates

REMINDER: New Deer and Bear Hunting Opportunities and Requirements Continue for 2022
1. Antlerless-only deer season in mid-September (9/10 - 9/18/2022) using firearms, crossbows, and vertical bows in WMUs 3M, 3R, 8A, 8F, 8G, 8J, 8N, 9A, and 9F, and using only vertical bows in WMUs 1C, 3S, 4J, and 8C. DMPs and DMAP tags only.
2. Daily hunting hours for deer and bear extended to 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset.
3. Hunters must wear a fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink hat or vest when hunting deer or bear with a firearm.
4. Antlerless harvest allowed again during the early muzzleloader season in Northern Zone WMUs 6A, 6F, 6J.
5. Bear season in the Adirondacks is simplified by extending the regular season to cover the full hunting period.
6. 12- and 13-year old hunters may hunt deer with a firearm or crossbow in counties that passed a local law to participate in the opportunity. See Junior Big Game Hunting for a map of participating counties.
7. Holiday Deer Hunt is an extension of the late bow and muzzleloader season from December 26 - January 1 in the Southern Zone. Hunters and other recreationists are encouraged to Share the Snow.
Important Links

View Future Big Game Season Dates to plan for future hunting seasons.
See Rifle, Shotgun, and Bow Areas for where these implements are allowed.
Check out the Crossbow Hunting page for license and training requirements and details about hunting with a crossbow.
Be aware of Rules for Importing Big Game into New York - protect NY deer and moose from Chronic Wasting Disease.

Upcoming Events

Ionia Methodist Church - 2120 Elton Road

24th Annual Fall Festival & Tractor Parade - Saturday - September 17th - All Day - Parade at 1:00pm
Annual Holliday Fair Craft Show - Saturday - November 19th - 9:00am - 3:00pm

Town Hall - 9097 Daylight Drive

Open House - October 15th - 9:00am - 11:00am

Town Hall Hours - Closings 2022

Monday thru Thursday 9:00am to 4:30pm (closed Noon to 1:00pm)
Friday - 9:00-Noon

Closed
President’s Day – February 21
Good Friday – April 15
Memorial Day – May 27 & May 30
Juneteenth – June 20
Independence Day – July 1 & July 4
Labor Day – September 2 & September 5
Columbus Day – October 10
Veterans Day – November 11
Thanksgiving – November 23, 24 , 25
Christmas – December 26 thru December 30
New Year - January 2, 2023

Town Meetings - Cancellations

West Bloomfield Town Hall - 9097 Daylight Drive

Planning Board - as of July 2022 -One Meeting Per Month - 1st Wednesday of the Month Only, 3rd Wednesday meetings have been cancelled.
Town Board - September 28th Meeting

Town Meetings