Secure globally - Common in the world; widespread and abundant (but may be rare in some parts of its range).
State conservation status rank:
S5
Secure in New York - Common in New York, widespread and abundant.
Federal protection:
Not Listed
State protection:
Game with no open season
Defined as a Game species (other than birds) by New York State law, but there are no open seasons set and the species may not be hunted or taken at any time in New York.