Can you hunt on Fort Drum?
Besides permanently prohibited areas, the only restricted access and activity on Fort Drum is hunting in the Cantonment Area and Training Areas 5E and 6C. Approximately one-third of the 8,000 acre Cantonment Area is open for archery hunting only by persons with Department of Defense identification.
What WMU is Fort Drum NY in?
Fort Drum is Wildlife Management Unit 6H. Big game hunting seasons on Fort Drum coincide with the Northern Zone seasons in New York State.
Can you hunt on Fort Lee?
Valid Fort Lee Weapons Registration is required for ALL Firearms (at Lee Gate). All hunters must attend mandatory Hunter Safety brief before hunting held every Wednesday @ 5:30pm starting October 4th.
Can I use my bow tag during rifle season in NY?
Bow/Muzz either-sex or antlerless-only tags may not be used during the regular seasons except by junior bowhunters or in WMUs 1C and 3S. Hunters shall not have in their possession, or be accompanied by a person who has in his or her possession, a bow or firearm other than the legal muzzleloading firearm.
Are there bears in Fort Drum?
Deer, bears, turkeys and water fowl are just a few species of animals that call Fort Drum their home.
Is Fort Drum open to the public?
Open 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Can you fish on Fort Lee VA?
Fishing licenses are required.
Is blaze orange required in NY?
The rule change requires anyone hunting big game with a firearm, or accompanying someone hunting big game with a firearm, to wear a solid or patterned fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink hat, vest or jacket.
What is the NYS record black bear?
750 pounds
The largest live black bear handled in New York weighed 684 pounds (310 kg). The largest reported bear in New York weighed an estimated 750 pounds (340 kg). The average adult male weighs approximately 295 pounds (135 kg) and the average adult female weighs approximately 160 pounds (73 kg).
What is the black bear population in New York State?
6,000-8,000 bears
New York Black Bear Population Facts: Currently estimated at a minimum of 6,000-8,000 bears in areas open to hunting. 50-60% inhabit the Adirondack region. 30-35% inhabit the Catskill region. 10-15% inhabit the central-western region.