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Bowhunting

Tarr Young

Tarr-Young is located in the far south-east corner of Tompkins County.  The 13 huntable acres are open to archery and firearm hunting in the respective seasons.  Access is from a snow plow turn around parking lot along Rt. 79.  The site can be easily accessed by the newly constructed section of the Finger Lakes Trail, which is closed to hikers during the firearm season. 

South Hill Lot #2 (Teton Court)

The South Hill Natural Area is located next to Ithaca College on South Hill.  The site is designated as an archery only hunting within 46 of its 51 acres.  Access for Lot #2 is from Teton Court on a ROW that leads to a Town of Ithaca watertank. To access through the locked gate, turn the combination lock to #1960. Please lock the gate behind you when entering and exiting, and ENSURE that you lock it back through the Town of Ithaca lock.

South Hill Lot #1 (East King Road)

The South Hill Natural Area is located next to Ithaca College on South Hill.  The site is designated as an archery only hunting within 46 of its 51 acres.  Shoulder side parking for Lot #1 is found along East King Road (look for yellow Cornell Botanic Garden Natural Area signs).  Please help us respect our neighbor's generosity and park in the designated areas. 

Slaterville 600

The Slaterville 600 Natural Area is located on Hammond Hill, nearly encircled by the Hammond Hill State Forest.  The site has 416 acres open to archery and firearm hunting in the respective seasons.  The primary access is from the seasonally-open Hammond Hill Road.  Traveling southbound, look for an access lane to the west that leads to a small cabin.

Ringwood Lot #2 (Midline Road)

The Ringwood Natural Area is one of the true jewels of the Finger Lakes Region. A total of 240 acres are open to archery, firearm, and muzzleloader hunting during the respective seasons. Lot #2 is roadside parking on Ringwood Road, on the Northwest corner of the intersection of Ringwood and Mineah and Midline roads (at this time the map below does not reflect this). Firearm hunting in this area is prohibited.

Ringwood Lot #3 (Mineah Road)

The Ringwood Natural Area is one of the true jewels of the Finger Lakes Region.  A total of 240 acres are open to hunting during the respective seasons.  To access Lot #3, please park on the road shoulder off of Mineah Road. New this year, firearm hunting is permitted in Lot 3 in the areas indicated by the map.

Ringwood Lot #1 (Ringwood Road)

The Ringwood Natural Area is one of the true jewels of the Finger Lakes Region.  A total of 258 acres are open to archery and firearm hunting during the respective seasons.  Access for Lot #1 is off Ringwood Road by parking on the road shoulder. Hunting from Lot #1 is restricted to the area west of Ringwood Road.

Polson

The Polson Natural Area is located on the north-east facing side of Snyder Hill.  The site entrance is located at 1581 Ellis Hollow Road.

Lick Brook

Lick Brook is located adjacent to Buttermilk Falls State Park and the Finger Lakes Land Trust Sweedler Preserve south of Ithaca. The site contains 27 acres and is open to archery and firearm hunting during the respective seasons. Site parking is found at the intersection of Rt. 13, 96, and 34 on the northbound side. Park at the trailhead for the Finger Lakes Trail to access the site.

Fischer (Lot 1)

The 57 acre Lot 1 of the Fischer Old Growth Forest contains both successional forest and 24 acres of old growth forest, and is open to archery and firearm hunting in the respective seasons. Site parking is along the shoulder of Rt. 13 northbound where you hike along marked paths. 

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