The McDonough Area is abundant in wildlife and public lands. Use the
State Forests Section on this website
or the
DEC
Public Lands Index to determine primary hunting areas. Private land is
also accessible in some areas by permission only. Please adhere to "No
Trespassing" signs. There is generally a reason why landowners do not
want you to hunt on their property - often livestock or workers may be
in the fields.Generally,
short-term, limited party camping does not require a permit. However,
camping on
Wildlife Management Areas requires a permit. Contact the DEC regional office in
the region where the WMA is located.
Camping without a permit is allowed on
state forests, multiple use areas, unique areas and forest preserves.
However, you need a permit if you are camping with a group of 10 or more
or if you are staying four or more nights. Camping is prohibited within
150 feet of any road, trail or water body, except at areas designated by
DEC.
For brochures on "Tips for Using State
Lands" and "Use of New York State Public Forest Lands," contact the
Lands and Forests staff at your DEC regional office or write to Lands
and Forests Publications, NYSDEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4255.
State Parks
Some state parks offer waterfowl, small
game and big game hunting. For more information, contact the DEC
Regional Offices or visit the state parks website. State parks listed
below allow deer hunting.
- Chenango County
- Hunts Pond (607) 859-2249
- Bowman Lake (607) 334-2718
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Purchasing a Hunting License
There are three ways to purchase sporting licenses in NY:
- at license issuing outlets (most
municipal clerks' offices and many sporting goods stores or sections
of department stores),
- by phone* at 1-86-NY-DECALS
(1-866-933-2257) or
- by mail to: WorldCom, P.O. Box 36985,
Phoenix AZ 85067-6985. A
mail order application form (50 kb pdf) is available.
* In order to apply by phone you need to have proof of hunting
qualification in the computerized system (currently includes NY
Lifetime License holders, 2002-03 hunting license holders and
graduates of hunter education courses in New York since 1980.)
Where to Purchase Licenses Locally:
Most Town Clerks
Pharsalia Town Clerk
Susie Granger
1050 County Route 8
E. Pharsalia, NY
(607) 647-5604 |
Wal-Mart
Sporting Goods Department
State Route 12, South
Norwich, NY
(607) 334-5553 |
County Clerk
5 Court Street
Norwich, NY
(607) 337-1450 |
Mayhood's Sporting Goods
State Route 12, South
Norwich, NY
(607) 334-2001 |
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