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 (Sep. 12 - Sep. 22; Oct. 1 - Dec. 22) and firearm hunting (Nov. 21 - Dec. 22).
Public access is is NOT permitted Nov. 21 through Dec. 22
- Allen Tract (Cayuta Lake)
- Bald Hill and Caroline Pinnacles
- Carter Creek
- Eames Memorial*
- 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 (Sep. 12 - Sep. 22; Oct. 1 - Dec. 16) and firearm hunting (Nov. 21 - Dec. 22 and Jan. 9 - 31, 2027).
Public access is NOT permitted Nov. 21 through Dec. 22 and Jan. 9 through Jan. 31.
- 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 (Sep. 12 - Sep. 22; Oct. 1 - Dec. 22 and Jan. 9 - 31, 2027).
Public Access is permitted.
- South Hill Swamp*
- Monkey Run
*Access by permission only
Managing the deer population is essential to maintaining or improving forest health.
We protect and restore our natural areas through ongoing deer management.