Note: Closures vary from year to year. Please check this site before visiting our natural areas each year between November and January.
Archery and Firearm Hunting
The following sites allow archery hunting (October 1- December 19) and firearm hunting (November 18 – December 19).
Public access is permitted until the start of firearm season on November 18
- Allen Tract (Cayuta Lake)
- Bald Hill and Caroline Pinnacles
- Carter Creek
- Eames Bog*
- Fischer
- McDaniels
- McLean Bogs*
- Salt Road Fen*
- Slaterville 600
- Tarr Young
*Access by permission only
Archery and Extended Firearm Hunting
The following sites allow archery hunting (October 1- December 19) and firearm hunting (November 18 – December 19 and January 14 – 31).
Public access is permitted until the start of firearm season on November 18.
- Edwards Lake Cliffs
- Coy Glen*
- Dunlop Meadow
- Frost Ravine
- Lick Brook
- Ringwood Ponds
- Polson
*Access by permission only
Extended Archery Hunting
The following sites allow archery hunting (October 1- December 19, 2023 and January 13 – 31, 2024).
Public Access is permitted.
- South Hill Swamp*
- Monkey Run
*Access by permission only
Nuisance Deer Management
The following sites will be closed February 1 – April 30.
- McLean Bogs*
- Edward Lake Cliffs
- Fischer Old-growth Forest
- Coy Glen*
- Eames Bog*
- Ringwood Ponds
- South Hill*
*Access by permission only
Nuisance deer management will be taking place at Fischer Old-growth Forest and Edwards Lake Cliffs starting September 1, 2023, but the sites will remain open to the public.
Why We Manage Deer
Managing the deer population is essential to maintaining or improving forest health.
Resources for Approved Hunters
Deer hunting areas, locator maps, and more.
Deer Management Program
We protect and restore our natural areas through ongoing deer management.