County list · New York
Public land that may allow hunting in Cayuga County, New York
7 listed public land units overlap Cayuga County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole New York unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- National Wildlife Refuge
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
9,715 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Seneca County, Wayne County + 1 more
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Northern Montezuma Wma
7,575 acres
State: department of conservation · Cayuga County, Wayne County + 1 more
Open access - State forest
Bear Swamp State Forest
5,299 acres
State: department of conservation · Cayuga County, Otsego County
Open access - State forest
Summer Hill State Forest
4,418 acres
State: department of conservation · Cayuga County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area
2,272 acres
State: department of conservation · Wayne County, Cayuga County + 1 more
Restricted access - State forest
Frozen Ocean State Forest
752 acres
State: department of conservation · Cayuga County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Owasco Flats Wma
65 acres
State: department of conservation · Cayuga County
Open access
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