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Public Land

Shooting location

Can we make a list of public/state land in NY. That's confirmed that we're actually allowed to shoot on? I'm pretty sure NYC, Westchester and its surrounding counties are a no go. But what about Long Island and Upper New York? Any input will help, as well as any confirmations, please share.

(Obviously be responsible, dont shoot trees and clean up after yourselves.)

Edit: never mind. I don't want the Dec shutting down/restricting areas bc of a post like this. That would be counterproductive...

Posted Jan 7, 2022, 5:14 PM UTC · edited

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UsernameO123456789•

Check DEC for rules and reg obvs but rule of thumb is state land is okay. Obvs county and other rules may apply

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Success-RelativeOP•

Yea this is true and most understand this. But I'd like to start a list of "confirmed" public locations. Thanks for the reply!

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drsfmd•

As soon as you do that, DEC will start placing restrictions... they have done that in the past.

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Success-RelativeOP•

FML why is it so hard to live free in New York...

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cknipe•

Because too many people see "live free" as do what they want and fuck everyone else. Public spots get shut down because people leave garbage and generally treat them poorly.

It's really unfortunate.

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bigvicproton•

I have land that borders State land which is up on a ridge. I hear people up there shooting all the time. I swear people are up there with machine guns some times. That's fine. I could care less. What I don't like to hear is bullets whizzing past me. This has happened a few times and then the police and DEC are called. Also plenty of people leave the State land a mess, which I'm sure DEC is sick of cleaning up. So it's only a matter of time until that area is banned from shooting. And yet people will blame the government, or the Libs, or some land owner like me. But it's a few irresponsible gun owners that are going to ruin everything for everyone. With freedom comes responsibility. It's not freakin rocket science.

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Fast-Bug-397•

You looking to hunt or target shoot No target shooting in any state land allowed only hunting

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jumpminister•

The list has already been made: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/34531.html

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Ken7717•

Not allowed anywhere in Region 1

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ChoochTrain•

I noticed a couple in region 1 that allowed hunting and trapping, but it seems vague on target/skeet shooting. I counted about 8 different areas in region 3 that allow hunting and trapping. But I would suggest contacting the local forest rangers for information. And cover your own ass, keep a note or screenshot of the rule that allows shooting, as well as contact information on who gave you the ok for shooting at that location. There's always going to be a "Karen" that will complain and try to get you arrested and for the rules to be changed. As well as just common sense safety, they'll try to find any reason to ruin your day.

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Ken7717•

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/40419.html

    1. Trap, skeet and other target shooting are prohibited.

They don’t make it easy to find but in region 1 no target shooting unfortunately.

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Success-RelativeOP•

Good man! Yea I glanced over region 1 myself and noticed that mostly all of the Pine Barrens locations say they allow hunting and trapping, within season. I'd suggest doing as you say to double check as well as cover our asses lol.

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ChoochTrain•

https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Robert-Smullen/story/99140

Gray, Black, and Fox Squirrel Hunting

Daily bag limit of 6, regardless of species Hunting Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Long Island: Nov 1 - Feb 28 All other areas of New York: Sep 1 - Feb 28

*Red squirrels are unprotected, and may be hunted at any time without limit.

I pulled this off the website, I would assume as long as the state land allows hunting, you'd be allowed to "hunt" red squirrel any time of year. Similar rules apply to coyotes, raccoons, foxes, etc.

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Success-RelativeOP•

Thank you

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diabl0blanco•

Search here for shooting maps.

https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/nsor/

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Ahomebrewer•

Public hunting on Long Island Region 1, is shotgun only. No rifles any time.

Here's the map, but there are many rules involved, know them all before you hunt.

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/40399.html

Otherwise, rifle shooting is on paid-for rifle ranges only.

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Fuckreddit696900•

Since it’s shotgun, could it allow revolvers that shoot .410 Gauge?

To be honest it make no senses to use shotgun on squirrels. You’ll blow it into chunks or riddled it with lead pellets.. that’s what .22lr is for but no rifle smh I’m starting to wonder DEC has way too much power

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drsfmd•

To point a rifle up into a tree and shoot at a squirrel means you need at least 1 mile of known safe space… as that’s how far your bullet will go if you miss.

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Success-RelativeOP•

Thank you for sharing this!

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vitale20•

It really is such a bummer it’s so inaccessible. Always jealous of buddies out west that can sling a rifle on their back, hike out to a spot and do some training.

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Electrimagician•

My suggestion would be to find your local park Ranger and call to ask for suggestions. And DO NOT shoot computers and crap and leave them. One of my favorite spots got shut down because people were doing that

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