WoodWise Recreational Leases

06/30/2021

Otsego County NY NOW AVAILABLE (ID WWFL22)
100 Acres, Town of Oneonta
One of a kind hunting property. Some of the best Black Bear and Whitetail opportunities in NY exist on this property. Easy access. This property is also a great year round spot for camping, and just getting away.
$3,300 per year

10/20/2020

https://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdoors/2020/10/ny-snowmobile-association-opposes-holiday-deer-hunt-proposal-during-christmas-week.html

DEC is taking public comments on the proposal until Nov. 8.

10/07/2020

https://www.eveningtribune.com/story/sports/2020/10/04/lull-quiet-prelude-rut/3610834001/

The Lull is when we sit in our stand, seemingly forever, (in reality a stretch of a few days) and deer movement is non-existent

07/21/2020

2020-21 Waterfowl & Migratory Game Bird Seasons
Waterfowl Hunting Seasons
News for 2020-2021:
Due to a slow, but steady decline in mallards across the northeastern United States, the mallard daily bag limit remains 2 birds (1 hen) per day. Please see the Declining Mallards in the Atlantic Flyway (PDF) brochure for more information.
The Canada goose season length in the Northeast, West Central, East Central, Hudson Valley, and Lake Champlain zones remains 30 days with a limit of 2 per day. Please see the Status and Management of Atlantic Population Canada Geese (PDF) brochure for more information.
The scaup bag limit will vary throughout the duck season this year. Due to declines in the scaup population, the bag limit will be 1 scaup per day for 40 days and 2 scaup per day for 20 days.
DEC is considering the addition of special Veteran and Active Military Hunting Days. Please check our website later this summer for more information.
Shooting Hours: one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; see exceptions for Canada geese during September and snow geese during January 16 - April 15.

Non-toxic Shot: Required

Season Zones: Most waterfowl seasons in New York state are set based on five waterfowl hunting zones that have been approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

NOTE: (1) You must register with HIP to hunt any of these species.

06/22/2020

For eligible properties, the deadline for applying or renewing DMAP Permits is August 1. As with anything, the earlier new applications are submitted, the better chance they have of being approved. More information on the permits, and the importance of controlling the Deer population in NY can be found on the NY DEC's website

https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/104911.html

05/12/2020

Looking forward to another great season, just around the corner

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28605.html

09/04/2019

415 Acres, Town of Redfield, Oswego County NY NOW AVAILABLE!

This one of a kind secluded, yet easily accessible trophy property has is all. Excellent White-Tail Deer, Turkey and Bear are just some of the vast wildlife that roam this land. Locked, gated access off of year round Waterbury Rd provides easy access, while not effecting the privacy. All boundary lines were recently repainted and posted. This perfect sized piece also boasts and extensive internal road/trail system suitable of use by a 4 wheel drive truck during the dry months. Within the property, Stony Brook meanders through, offering excellent Brook Trout fishing. When you leave the property, your just minutes from the world famous Tug Hill Snowmobile Trail System and also the Salmon River Reservoir and its world class fishing and boating opportunities. 35 Minutes from Syracuse, 1:45 from Rochester and just about 2 hours from Buffalo, you’ll be spending a lot more time in the woods, and less time on the highway. For a showing, please call Matt Smith (585) 354-1103 as this one won’t last.

$6,225 per year

05/01/2018

https://youtu.be/KNmKm91EsY8

Happy opening day!

Bill Wilbur, of Mexico, N.Y., a veteran turkey hunter, is past president of the NYS chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

04/30/2018

https://www.nyantler-outdoors.com/deer-antler-sheds.html

Deer Antler Sheds - Tips On What To Look For While Shed Hunting

04/13/2018

The Mad River Club is believed to be the second oldest sportsmen’s club in New York State having been incorporated in 1894. Our membership has over 300 members. We lease or own over 16,000 acres in New York. Our primary properties are located in Oswego County, on the Tug Hill Plateau. We also lease three different parcels in the “central southerntier”. Our membership is open to all, but limited in numbers.

The Mad River Club prides itself in offering quality hunting, fishing, and trapping opportunities to its membership.

The Mad River Club has over 300 members.
We currently lease or own over 16,000 acres in New York State.
Our primary properties are located in Oswego County, on the Tug Hill Plateau. We also lease three different parcels in the “central southern tier