NYSERDA's Deer Hunting Program

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http://www.nyserda.org/programs/West_Valley/hunting.asp

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority  (NYSERDA) sponsers an annual public deer hunting program at the Western  New York Nuclear Service Center (WNYNSC) in the town of Ashford  beginning each fall. Approximately 2,000 acres of the 3,340-acre  facility are opened up for the entire Archery season and seven days  during Regular season. Scouting is available for two days prior to  Archery season as well.

NYSERDA's program is open to anyone with a valid New York  State Department of Environmental Conservation Big Game or Sportsman  License for that year, and allows up to 70 hunters (10 hunters per area)  to hunt each scheduled day. Preapproval to hunt in Archery season is  mandatory, with each registered bow hunter being issued a valid NYSERDA  wallet ID card to hunt any day of the season. Archery hunting  assignments are on a first-come, first-served basis and check-in/out for  Archery will be at the WVDP main gatehouse. During the Regular season,  you may preregister and select one hunting assignment of your choice;  walk-ins will be allowed, subject to availability. Hunting with a  rifle is prohibited (i.e., shotguns only).

Application packets for the 2010-2011 season will be  available in early September 2010. A link will be provided at that time  on this page to print the 2010 application. Or, you can pick one up in  the drop box at NYSERDA's offices and at the main gate of the WVDP.  Interested hunters are encouraged to call the Deer Hunting Information  Line (942-9960 ext.4990) throughout the year, to get information on the  program, and to request an application. Completed applications should be  mailed to the NYSERDA Deer Hunting Program, 9030-B Route 219, West  Valley, New York 14171-9799, attention Alita Dueringer, or deposited in  NYSERDA's drop box, at the same address.

To inquire about additional deer management permits for use  at the WNYNSC, contact the New York State Department of Environmental  Conservation. Please note that the site is located in Wildlife  Management Unit 9M.

[Doc]

What an opportunity for those in that area who are having difficulties finding open bowhunting hunting grounds. Is anyone here going for this?

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