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 17) and firearm hunting (November 16 – December 17).
Public access is is not permitted between November 16 through December 17
- 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 17) and firearm hunting (November 16 – December 17 and January 11 – 31, 2025).
Public access is not permitted between November 16 through December 17, and January 11 through January 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 (October 1- December 17, 2024 and January 11 – 31, 2025).
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
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.