WMU 9P, New York
Unit info
- Game species
- Deer, Turkey, Bear
- Group
- Zone 9
- Area
- 574 mi²
- Public land
- N/A
Black Bear — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 35
Draw odds for Black Beararen't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 4,732
Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
Season & harvest data is published for Black Bear, White-tailed Deer so far. Deer, Turkey, Bear also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedWMU 9P covers the towns of Almond and Birdsall in Allegany County, southwestern New York, a rolling hill-and-ravine landscape typical of the Allegheny Plateau. The 3,513-acre Bully Hill State Forest is the centerpiece public land, offering free access for deer, bear, turkey, and small game with strong whitetail populations in a predominantly forested, lightly pressured setting. Antlerless tags are available via DMP application; hunters can also apply for DMAP permits through Bully Hill's enrolled program.
Allegheny Plateau rolling hills and plunging ravines in Allegany County, southwestern NY. Mix of mature hardwood forest, regenerating clearcuts, wetlands, and streams in the towns of Almond and Birdsall. Elevation changes provide thermal cover and travel corridors for deer and bear.
low to moderate
DMPs available via annual application (Aug 1 deadline Oct 1); Bully Hill State Forest is enrolled in DMAP for additional antlerless opportunities. Southern Zone regular firearms season runs approx. Nov 15 – Dec 7. Archery Oct 1 – Nov 14 and Dec 8–16. Muzzleloader Dec 8–16 and Dec 26 – Jan 1 (Holiday Hunt). New for 2026: hunters can apply for up to 4 DMPs (2 quota WMUs + 2 no-quota WMUs); harvesting antlerless deer with a DMP in a no-quota WMU triggers automatic DMP replacement.
Deer: Southern Zone seasons (archery Oct 1–Nov 14, regular firearms Nov 15–Dec 7, muzzleloader/holiday late Dec). Bear: Southern Zone black bear season concurrent with deer firearms; 1 bear per year included with license; no baiting or hounding; no shooting cubs or bears from groups. Turkey: Spring season May 1–31 (upstate), shooting hours 30 min before sunrise to noon; fall turkey season also available; 2 bearded birds per spring season limit; harvest must be reported within 48 hours.
Large contiguous block of Allegany Unit state forest land with minimal crowds; DMAP enrollment at Bully Hill for bonus antlerless tags; diverse habitat supporting deer, black bear, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, and rabbit; free public access with dispersed camping; earn-a-2nd-buck system available statewide for 2026.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: NYSDEC official Wildlife Management Units. Community info last updated 23d ago.