County list · New York
Public land that may allow hunting in Putnam County, New York
9 listed public land units overlap Putnam 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.
- State wildlife / game area
Cranberry Mountain Wma
1,104 acres
State: department of conservation · Putnam County
Open access - Other state land
Nimham Mountain Multiple Use Area
1,022 acres
State: department of conservation · Putnam County
Open access - State forest
California Hill State Forest
985 acres
State: department of conservation · Putnam County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Great Swamp Wma
550 acres
State: department of conservation · Putnam County
Open access - Other state land
Constitution Island
452 acres
State: other or unknown agency · Putnam County
Open access - Other state land
White Pond Multiple Use Area
256 acres
State: department of conservation · Putnam County
Open access - Other state land
Big Buck Mountain Multiple Use Area
178 acres
State: department of conservation · Putnam County
Open access - Other state land
Bog Brook Unique Area
135 acres
State: department of conservation · Putnam County
Open access - Other state land
Castle Rock Unique Area
126 acres
State: department of conservation · Putnam County
Restricted access
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