Note: Closure vary form 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 18) and firearm hunting (November 17 - December 18).
Public access is permitted until the start of firearm season on November 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 18) and firearm hunting (November 17 - December 18 and January 12 through 31).
Public access is permitted until the start of firearm season on November 17.
- 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 18 and January 12 through 31).
Public Access is permitted.
- South Hill Swamp*
- Monkey Run
*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.