Mac -
I think Westchester opened up some of their parks to bow hunting. I'm not sure what the requirements are, but check out the link below
http://parks.westchestergov.com/deer-management
This program will resume in October 2012. Check back for updates.
In response to the recommendations of the Westchester County Citizen’s Task Force on White-tailed Deer and Forest Regeneration and recognizing the success of regional municipalities with managing deer density, Westchester County will re-open sections of Muscoot Farm and Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Somers, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River and Mountain Lakes Park in North Salem for bow hunting deer in the autumn of 2012. Participants will be selected by testing and lottery.
Westchester County hunting program dates will be announced as they become available. However, for planning purposes, hunters should be aware that during the season, Westchester County will permit hunting at:
Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park, Lasdon Park and Arboretum and Muscoot Farm seven days a week from 4:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, hunting hours will be Mon. – Fri., 4:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. ONLY. At Ward Pound Ridge participants must stop actively hunting by 10 a.m. and must be completely signed out by 11 a.m. In addition, Ward Pound Ridge will be closed to hunting on the following holidays: Monday, Oct. 8; Thursday, Nov. 22; and Friday, Nov. 23.
The parks will remain open during the season and informational signs will be posted for hunters and park visitors. A detailed safety program will be in effect.
Read the full Westchester County Adaptive Deer Management Program 2012 Guidelines and complete the required application.
For more information, call (914) 864-7326.
View the Adaptive Deer Management Program Report or the Deer and Forest Regeneration Report.