Broome County Upland/Duck Hunting Areas?

[Diogenes]

Hi all! I'm ne to the HuntingNY forums. I have a question and I'd apreciate if anyone can give me some advice.

 

I'm Currently a student at SUNY Binghamton. I live in the actual city of Binghamton (scary place)  .
 
I don't go to the bars a lot and I'm terrible at picking up girls, so I'd figure I might as well go hunting on the weekends in October and get the most out of the Lifetime Hunting License I just bought.
I do most of my hunting in Orange county. Where are the spots for upland/duck hunting in Broome? I'v looked at the DEC site, but I've only found some basic info.
I'm looking for public land about an hour away from where I am, Cortland is just 45min away and Whitney Point is a good 25-30min. I've visited Whitney Point once or twice to go fishing in the spring. I hear they stock pheasants there.
I know there are some federal lands nearby, but I would not meet their strict requirements.
I also hear there are some spots along the Susquehanna, but I'd figure it would be too deep to retrieve my ducks, since I don't have a dog.
I'm still very new to hunting as I just started last season, my dad has taught my most of the basics.

Any info would greatly be appreciated.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/45415.html

 

if it is just you and you don't have a dog or a boat I suggest maybe trying the small streams and beaver ponds.

[PREDATE]

 

 

 I live in the actual city of Binghamton (scary place)  .

 

 

You don't need to tell me that, I work there and live in a neighboring village. Are you in campus housing or do you rent from a private owner? Our company manages many student rentals in Bingo.

Yes the city is a rough place, just listen to the police scanner on a Fri./Sat. night. It's crazy! All the more reason as to why I keep my gun rack on the wall next to my bed. Hopefully the new mayor will clean the city up.

 Good luck on your search of hunting places. I don't hunt many birds other than turkeys anymore. I remember a grouse/pheasant hunting area on some statelands somewhere between Lisle and Dryden, It might be Beaver Dam state forest. Not sure if they still stock pheasants in Upper Lisle.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

Wouldn't think it is Beaver Dam State forest. Anything I have seen there is pretty much mature forest. not very good Pheasant cover.

[mike rossi]

Here ya go...

 

http://www.binghamton.edu/campus-recreation/outdoor-pursuits/index.html

[BucksnBroads]

if you can get in touch with some farmers in Newark Valley area they may let you hunt the land for ducks along the west branch of Owego Creek. I ahve thought about going out behind my place for some but only ever see 1 or 2 hanging out in the corner. always see them flying over the area and coming down in the creek..

[Diogenes]

Thank you all for your comments.