legality of hunting in county park

[Five Seasons]

We have a rather large state land parcel that is quickly being taken over by the same kinds of activities (Mountain biking, hiking, dog walking, bird watching, etc.). I hope they don't some day apply that standard of use and shut off hunting there. Actually, I know that they won't because they do kind of understand the need for wildlife management. Frankly, I would think that even county land would have population control needs when it comes to deer just like any other wild area. Ah but then that is an entirely different kind of jurisdiction and probably administered by people who have no concept of game management requirements. And just like private land, they have a perfect right to mis-manage the resource as they see fit.

some of these places (darien lake is an example) have instituted bow only areas where human activity is greater. I think it's at least a compromise although any reduction in land to hunt is scary.

[JFB]

It does not matter what he claims the DEC said... Most county parks are NO HUNTING and you called the county and they confirmed it was NO HUNTING. You can't just claim a DEC offer said it was ok and think you're not going to be in trouble based on an alleged verbal "ok".

Reading the ignorance of the post first made me think it was an anti trying to get us to admit we'd trespass even though we knew it was wrong.

[shawnhu]

The problem with hunting in the county parks is that other people use them too and they are not expecting hunters to be in there. Those parks should be one of the safe places that people can go (for biking, dog walking, skiing and such) during hunting season and we shouldn't expect to be allowed to hunt in there.

I totally agree with this, however these same people usually end up in state lands that does not allow hikers during hunting season.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

I totally agree with this, however these same people usually end up in state lands that does not allow hikers during hunting season.

Where have you seen state lands that don't allow hiking during hunting season?

[shawnhu]

Stewart State Forest for one.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

Stewart State Forest for one.

Well that is becasue they have to kep you City guys in check...lol. Those are very much the exception rather than the rule for State lands.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

LOL....That isn't hunting....LOL

Special Hunting Regulations for Stewart State Forest:

(Adapted from 6 NYCRR §190.34, Fall 2008)

1. No person shall possess or discharge a rifle or handgun on the property, with the exception of .22 caliber rimfire handguns. (Muzzleloading firearms are not defined as rifles and may be used during the Regular Big Game and Muzzleloading hunting seasons.)
   
2. Camping is by permit only and limited to designated sites. The permit must be obtained prior to set-up. Camping is prohibited from the first day of the early bowhunting season in the Southern Zone to the last day of the late muzzleloading and bowhunting season in the Southern Zone.
   
3. No person shall kindle, build, maintain or use a fire except by permit from the Department.
   
4. No person shall operate a motor vehicle on the property, except:
   
   1. 
      
   2. persons possessing a permit for such use from the Department, or
      
   3. licensed hunters and trappers entering the area between one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset for the purpose of hunting or trapping from October 1 to December 31, except when unsafe conditions prohibit such access; or
      
   4. adults accompanying youth pheasant hunters participating in the statewide youth pheasant hunt.
      

[*]From October 1 to December 31:

1. Any person hunting must park their motor vehicle in a designated parking area. (The parking quota for all designated hunter parking areas is one (1) vehicle. Designated hunter parking areas are numbered on the Hunting Map (reverse side) and are marked in the field with orange signs and number discs.)
   
2. Hunters shall hunt only on the same side of the road as their vehicles are parked.
   
3. Crossing of roads while hunting is prohibited.
   
4. No person shall hunt or trespass in areas posted as restricted areas, except as permitted by the Department. (These areas are reserved for hunters with disabilities who have been issued a "Non-Ambulatory Hunter Permit.")
   

[*]No person shall enter Stewart State Forest during the Regular Hunting Season for deer as provided by Environmental Conservation Law section 11-0907, except for licensed hunters and trappers for the purpose of hunting or trapping or by permit from the Department.

[*]No person shall enter Stewart State Forest during the first two days of the Regular Hunting Season for deer without obtaining a reservation from the Department prior to entrance

[mike rossi]

Says right in the regulation magazine you get with your license, and says it every year... Some state parks, some....

Besides this thread is using public, state, and county interchangably. Why not through in city, town, municipal....

[shawnhu]

Well that is becasue they have to kep you City guys in check...lol. Those are very much the exception rather than the rule for State lands.

Never said it was the rule for state land. I'm sure there are other public lads that does not allow this.

Point is, hunters are usually the ones being regulated but hikers and bikers, not so much.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

I had never hear of it on State land until this thread.

[landtracdeerhunter]

If this is true...which I'm thinking...most likely ...here's another fine example of the DEC being clueless on hunting regulations...so sad....

I can't believe, even a clerk at the DEC. would give that answer.

[Sunderland]

I'm in Region 8, and years ago confirmed with an Encon Officer that there was no firearms or hunting allowed in the County park in my area.

[WNYBuckHunter]

If this is true...which I'm thinking...most likely ...here's another fine example of the DEC being clueless on hunting regulations...so sad....

Public land is different from county parks though. Id bet dollar to doughnuts that the DEC said state land or state public land and had no idea the person was referring to a county park.