State land near Hirkimer ny

[heatmizzer]

My son is going to college in Hirkimer and he took his bow back with him along with my climber. he is hoping to find some public land in the area. Anyone know the area or have any pointers for him. thanks

[nybuckboy]

I'm from the area originally... IT's Herkimer. Regarding your ? Look on a one of the many internet map sources and you may see some state land but I would suggest he ride around the area. Introduce himself as a avid hunter going to HCCC looking for permission for just him to bow hunt. He may find a farmer willing to let him hunt.

Go to google maps and find Herkimer. There are a few State Forests within a 3--40 min ride.

Edited October 9, 2012 by nybuckboy

[Culvercreek hunt club]

There is state land up on Steuben Hill and up in Schuyler. ( pronounced ...Sky-ler)..lol. the schuyler land is a good producer.

[heatmizzer]

Thanks guys we did check out the maps and found stuben hill,. we were not sure how big it was could not find any info on it. He is going to take a ride up and check it out.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

Schuyler probably has more area. there are several areas within a half hour of Herkimer. and if you ar elooking fo a spot to shoot there is a nice small club. East Herkimer FIsh and Game club

[mxsmitz201]

Exeter state forest is due south of herkimer right near richfield springs. Lots of rolling hills and ag land in that area, probably a good spot.... might check it out myself lol

[heatmizzer]

He checked out steuben hill today. and found a place to climb a tree and get started. thanks guys.

[nybuckboy]

Exeter state forest is due south of herkimer right near richfield springs. Lots of rolling hills and ag land in that area, probably a good spot.... might check it out myself lol

Yes Exeter has a few state forests around it. Actually it's on RT 51 south of West Winfield. Take 28 south to Rt 20 west to Rt 51 south.

Edited October 10, 2012 by nybuckboy

[Culvercreek hunt club]

I have taken deer in them. they are good properties but get hammered pretty hard in the early part of regular season. many deer drives there too.

[RTF]

Yes Exeter has a few state forests around it. Actually it's on RT 51 south of West Winfield. Take 28 south to Rt 20 west to Rt 51 south.

And be sure to make a left onto County Route 23 from 51 to get to the state lands.

[heatmizzer]

Talked with him last night. he told me he found two places one on the state land and another on a farm near Herkimer. The farmer told him he can park in the driveway and hunt. He is not use to hunting this type of gullys. he was dog tired from hiking them all day. he plans to go out tonight and sit in a spot where he saw lots of sign.