A diverse landscape and abundance of species make Chautauqua County an attractive destination for hunters. The region teams with whitetail deer and draws thousands of hunters each fall for bow, shotgun and muzzleloader seasons. Several area shops specialize in preparing deer for hunters to take home and store. The eastern wild turkey thrives in forested areas throughout the county which for ten years has ranked in the top three counties in New York State for the spring turkey harvest. Check the Hunting Regulations below for specifics on season dates and licenses. Visit Chautauqua Hunt & Fish for more information