Hunting on RPA Lands

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The 2024 Hunting Application Form is now open through October 31. Follow these steps to apply for hunting privileges: 
 

• Read RPA Procedure for Hunting Privileges

• Read RPA Hunting Regulations

• Submit a Hunting Application Form

• After you have submitted an application form, a member of the Hunting Committee will contact you to verify details and discuss hunting dates  

Where hunting is permitted, we restrict the maximum number of hunters on any one day.To learn more about hunting on RPA lands, please read the information below or read the RPA Hunting FAQ.

 

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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. Hunting at Albert Family Community Forest is permitted for Big Game (Deer/Bear) only.
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Barberville Falls Preserve

Hunting is not permitted at Barberville Falls.

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Bessie's Woods

Hunting is permitted at Bessie's Woods with pre-registration on a first come, first served basis. Hunting at Bessie's Woods is permitted for Big Game (Deer/Bear) only.

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Chestnut Hill Preserve

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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Kinderhook Creek Preserve

Hunting is permitted at Kinderhook Creek Preserve with pre-registration on a first come, first served basis. Hunting at Kinderhook Creek Preserve is permitted for Big Game (Deer/Bear) only.

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​​Poesten Kill Bends Preserve

Hunting is not permitted at Poesten Kill Bends.

Poestenkill Community Forest

Hunting is permitted at Poestenkill Community Forest with pre-registration on a first come first served basis. Hunting at Poestenkill Community Forest is permitted for Big Game (Deer/Bear) only.​

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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. Hunting at Valentino Family Community Forest is permitted for Big Game (Deer/Bear) only.

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Additional restrictions for hunting at Valentino Family Community Forest: 

• Hunting is only allowed between November 1 and December 10

• No hunting on Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday

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Other Locations

• Boehme Legacy Forest

• Hunt Preserve

• Lanford Wood Community Forest

• Raven's Retreat

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These locations are not yet fully established and/or open to the public. Limited hunting may be allowed by special arrangement. Contact info@rensselaerplateau.org with questions.
 

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