
Hunting on RPA Lands
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To apply for hunting privileges:
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Read RPA Procedure for Hunting Privileges (PDF)
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Read RPA Hunting Regulations (PDF)
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Submit a Hunting Application Form
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After you have submitted an application form, a member of the Hunting Committee will contact you to verify details and discuss hunting dates
To learn more about hunting on RPA lands, please read the information below.
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​Hunting is allowed on RPA lands as follows:
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Albert Family Community Forest
Hunting is permitted at Albert Family Community Forest with pre-registration on a first come, first served basis. We restrict the maximum number of hunters on any one day. Hunting at Albert Family Community Forest is permitted for Big Game (Deer/Bear) only.
Follow the steps at the bottom of this page to apply for hunting privileges at Albert Family Community Forest.
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Hunting is not permitted at Barberville Falls.
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Hunting is permitted at Bessie's Woods with pre-registration on a first come, first served basis. We restrict the maximum number of hunters on any one day. Hunting at Bessie's Woods is permitted for Big Game (Deer/Bear) only.
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Follow the steps at the bottom of this page to apply for hunting privileges at Bessie's Woods.
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Hunting at Chestnut Hill is allowed by special arrangement only as per the wishes of the donor, Ken James. Public hunting on this land is not permitted.
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(Gundrum land)
Grafton Forest is now owned by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Please contact NYSDEC for more information about hunting policies for Grafton Forest.
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(Co-owned by Rensselaer Plateau Alliance and Rensselaer Land Trust)
Hunting is not permitted at Poesten Kill Bends.
Hunting is permitted at Poestenkill Community Forest with pre-registration on a first come first served basis. We restrict the maximum number of hunters on any one day. Hunting at Poestenkill Community Forest is permitted for Big Game (Deer/Bear) only.
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Follow the steps at the bottom of this page to apply for hunting privileges at Poestenkill Community Forest.
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Valentino Family Community Forest
Hunting is permitted at Valentino Family Community Forest with pre-registration on a first come first served basis. We restrict the maximum number of hunters on any one day. Hunting at Valentino Family Community Forest is permitted for Big Game (Deer/Bear) only.
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Follow the steps at the bottom of this page to apply for hunting privileges at Valentino Family Community Forest.
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Other Locations
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Raven's Retreat
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These locations are not yet fully established and/or open to the public. Some limited hunting may be allowed by special arrangement. Contact info@rensselaerplateau.org with questions.
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Hunting applications for 2023 will be open from August 15 until October 15. Requests will be accepted beginning August 15 on a first come, first served basis in advance of the specific season / dates requested.
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How to Apply to Hunt on RPA Lands:
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Read RPA Procedure for Hunting Privileges (PDF)
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Read RPA Hunting Regulations (PDF)
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Submit a Hunting Application Form
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A member of the Hunting Committee will contact you to verify details and discuss hunting dates
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