Guides · Feral hog laws by state · Checked September 30, 2026
Feral hog laws in New York
In New York, it is illegal to hunt, trap or take Eurasian boar or their hybrids. Report any you see to DEC through its online sighting form.
The rules at a glance
- Legal status
- Eurasian boar, also known as feral swine, are a destructive invasive species. source
- Season
- None. It is illegal to hunt, trap or take Eurasian boars or their hybrids. source
- License
- Not stated by the New York State DEC
- Bag limit
- Not stated by the New York State DEC
- Trapping
- Banned, on the same footing as hunting. source
- Moving live hogs
- Possessing, selling, distributing, trading or transporting Eurasian boar is illegal. source
- Night hunting
- Not stated by the New York State DEC
- Eradication or bounty
- DEC and the USDA have worked to eradicate Eurasian boars from the state's landscape. source
What makes New York different
Importing, breeding or releasing Eurasian boars or their hybrids is also illegal.
Where to report hogs
Report sightings with DEC's online form, “Report Sightings of Eurasian Boar”. DEC encourages reports of any free-roaming swine, with a photograph if possible. The page lists DEC's Bureau of Wildlife at 518-402-8883.
Every state also has a USDA Wildlife Services office. The federal feral swine program (Squeal on Pigs!) links to yours.
Knowing the rules is half of it
Whether you hunt, trap or call it in, it helps to know what is actually on your land.
HogSight reads the trail-camera photos you already have and maps the sounder: group size, timing, and which individuals keep coming back. See how HogSight reads your camera roll →
Sources
Checked against these official pages on September 30, 2026. Due for a re-check by September 30, 2027.
Rules next door
This guide is informational. Wildlife and animal-health rules change and can vary by county. Always confirm current rules with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before acting.