If you have a tree that has been damaged, arrange for pruning as soon as possible. The same holds true for dead or diseased branches.
For all other trees in this area, the best time to prune is in the late winter or early spring, before the tree begins to open its buds and when the tree is dormant. Also, there are fewer active insects to infest an open wound. Pruning acts as a signal for the tree to grow.
