looking to go coyote hunting

[shawnhu]

You are allowed to camp in state forest. Just read the regulations on when and how and you'll stay out of trouble.

[Elmo]

I believe camping is not allowed in Stewart during any open hunting season. Each park has their own regulations.

[Whereareyoubuck]

Well what I mean by camping is 2 sleeping bags and a fire. Will rangers find us?

[Whereareyoubuck]

Also aren't seasons all closed now? Except for coyote?

[Elmo]

Waterfowl, crow, and small game is also open but Stewarts camping restrictions only applies for all the big game seasons. You need to obtian a permit to camp there and fires and extremely regulated. As far as "rangers finding us", that's entire up to you and whether or not you think it's worth the risk. Me personally, I'd camp out if I was hunting the Adirondacks but Stewart is only an hour from me. I rather sleep in the comfort of my own home and get up an hour earlier.

Here's a brochure regarding recreational use of Stewart State Forest.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/stewartbroch12.pdf

[BizCT]

Also aren't seasons all closed now? Except for coyote?

Fox and Bobcat are OPEN!

[Whereareyoubuck]

Hmm well are there any "campable" areas nearby?

[BizCT]

I'm not sure about camping areas, but plenty of spots close enough to NYC to be 1-day trips. Also plenty of cheap dive motels/hotels near hunting areas.

[Elmo]

Hmm well are there any "campable" areas nearby?

Not sure how close you want to be but there's camping in Harriman State Park and Clarence Fahnestock. You're not allowed firearms in there but I guess if you have it locked in your trunk you might be ok. Best check with the park rangers though as I don't know the rules.

[alexandergurman]

i am planning to go this Sunday to Stewart or Sterling forest, will look for small game, perhaps coyote, looking for company [email protected] 917 825 8225, I will be driving from Brooklyn

[Whereareyoubuck]

"Back-country camping is allowed on Forest Preserve lands in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks as well as State Forests (reforestation areas and multiple use areas). Generally, camping is prohibited on Unique Areas, Wildlife Management Areas, Historic and Nature Preserves, and Conservation Easements. Camping for more than three nights or in a group of ten or more requires a permit from a Forest Ranger. Camping is prohibited within 150 feet of water, roads or trail."

YES! It will only be me and my buddy so looks like we're good.

[Whereareyoubuck]

i am planning to go this Sunday to Stewart or Sterling forest, will look for small game, perhaps coyote, looking for company [email protected] 917 825 8225, I will be driving from Brooklyn

Nice, maybe see you there. I will be there tonight.

[alexandergurman]

I have also duck stamp and steel shot in case we see geese,

want to do so some planing

[Whereareyoubuck]

Nice! I have a bear tag and a deer tag, but the seasons are closed =(

[Elmo]

I have also duck stamp and steel shot in case we see geese,

want to do so some planing

Waterfowl has different dates so be careful as to what you take and when. Some stuff are closed this weekend.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28888.html

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28496.html

[shawnhu]

"Back-country camping is allowed on Forest Preserve lands in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks as well as State Forests (reforestation areas and multiple use areas). Generally, camping is prohibited on Unique Areas, Wildlife Management Areas, Historic and Nature Preserves, and Conservation Easements. Camping for more than three nights or in a group of ten or more requires a permit from a Forest Ranger. Camping is prohibited within 150 feet of water, roads or trail."

YES! It will only be me and my buddy so looks like we're good.

I wouldn't go by this, but would contact rangers at Stewart directly. Good luck.

[Whereareyoubuck]

Got to Stewart last night at 8 pm, stayed up til 3 am, didn't see anything, but did hear 1 or 2 coyotes. Went back out before sunset today but still didn't see anything, and then the snow got too heavy so I came home.

[NY Region 3 Trapper]

Did some squirrel hunting in Sterling Forest this past Wednesday, saw Coyote sign (tracks, scat, & scrapes along an old road). I kicked one out of a swampy area. I go back on Friday during the day and use my new e caller. Nothing comes in, I move around that general area, still nothing. I go to a whole different area. Found fresh tracks, I setup. Everything all quiet. I start calling. The local water company starts cutting trees. So I have two chainsaws going. Gave up in disgust. Stopped by the Visitors Center and got my Predator permit for night hunting. Wasn't able to hunt that night but drove thru the area and saw a nice big red fox crossing the road. Mother Nature then decides to leave snow on Saturday and high winds today. Anyone planning on hunting coyotes in Sterling Forest PM me, we might be able to connect.