The Adirondacks
The Adirondacks are a fascinating place to experience remote, big woods hunting, no matter your hunting style. The Adirondack Park is a six-million acre mosaic of public and private land. Just under half of the Park is public land and is called the Adirondack Forest Preserve and these lands fall under a number of classifications that hunters should be aware of. The region is also rich in history and lore. The following links are to resources that will help you learn more about the region, especially in relation to hunting.
- Adirondack Forest Preserve
- Trail Information and Conditions
- APA: Adirondack Park Agency
- Adirondack Architectural Heritage
- Adirondack Museum
- Wilderness Areas
- Wild Forests
- SAF: Society of American Foresters (NY)
Hunting
Here are some quick links to get you pointed in the right direction for your Adirondack hunting adventures, and beyond, including a few sample chapters from *Deer Hunting in the Adirondacks.
- Hunter Education
- Online Hunter Ed
- Hunting Licenses
- Hunting & Trapping Regulations Guide
- National Deer Alliance
- Hunting for Beginners*
- Three Million Reasons to Hunt in the Adirondacks*
Maps
Map and compass skills come highly recommended no matter where you hunt. If you are going to hunt in the Adirondacks you should not be in the woods without one or more of either. Maps and aerial photos are also very handy tools for finding and studying potential hunting locations. The internet has plenty to offer here.
- Google Interactive Map of New York and the Adirondacks
- DEC Adirondack Forest Preserve Map
- DEC’s Map Page
- Basic Road Map
More DEC Quick Links
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) website and mobile app provide numerous resources and information. Here’s a few key links:
- DEC’s Home Page
- Season Dates
- Harvest Statistics
- Regions 5 & 6
- Unit Management Plans
- Private Land Permission Slip
- DEC’s Mobile App
Hunting Clubs
We’re often asked about private hunting clubs seeking members. Here’s a list that we know of. If you would like to have your club listed, feel free to contact us at buck@adkhunter.com
- Blue Mountain Lake Club
- Deer Valley Hunting Club
- Diamond Sportsman’s Club
- Kempshall Mountain Club
- Newcomb Sportsman’s Club
- Opalescent Club
- Salmon Pond Club
- Robinwood Park
Tourism
Local, county and regional tourism agencies and chambers of commerce are excellent sources for food and lodging options
- Adirondack Regional Tourism Council
- Adirondack Lakes Region
- Adirondack Experience
- Fulton County/44 Lakes
- Indian Lake
- Inlet
- Jefferson County/1,000 Islands
- Lake Placid
- Long Lake/Raquette Lake
- North Country Chamber of Commerce
- Old Forge
- Oneida County
- RoostADK
- Saratoga County
- Schroon Lake
- St. Lawrence County/North Country Guide
- Warren County/Lake George
- Washington County
Media
- NYSOWA Winter 2022
- Adirondack Life
- NY Outdoors News
- ADK Forum
We do our best to keep these links updated. If you find a broken link please notify us via email: buck@adkhunter.com