National Wildlife Refuge · New York
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 9,715 acres in Seneca County, Wayne County + 1 more, New York (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 9,715 acres |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Seneca County, Wayne County, Cayuga County |
| Reference point | 42.98505, -76.75262 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This site does not list regulations.
- 2026 deer season dates in New York: New York deer season dates, copied from the state agency, with the official source linked. Areas like this can set their own dates. Score your buck.
- Managing agency: Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge page on fws.gov
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- State wildlife / game area
Northern Montezuma Wma
7,575 acres · 7.5 mi away
State: department of conservation
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area
2,272 acres · 8.1 mi away
State: department of conservation
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Canoga Marsh Wma
105 acres · 8.4 mi away
State: department of conservation
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Galen Wma
770 acres · 9.3 mi away
State: department of conservation
Open access - Other state land
Junius Pond Unique Area
194 acres · 10.1 mi away
State: department of conservation
Open access - State forest
Frozen Ocean State Forest
752 acres · 21.7 mi away
State: department of conservation
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Lake Shore Marshes Wma
6,436 acres · 22.1 mi away
State: department of conservation
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Willard Wma
155 acres · 23.1 mi away
State: department of conservation
Open access - State forest
Camillus Forest Unique Area
342 acres · 24.2 mi away
State: department of conservation
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Owasco Flats Wma
65 acres · 24.4 mi away
State: department of conservation
Open access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge” in New York combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.