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Frequently Asked Questions - Hunting

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What license do I need? NYS, as well as other states, don’t make this question very easy to answer. Your best bet is to contact us with your plans and we’ll be better able to help you. Generally speaking for big game you need a basic license along with additional tags for the different weapons you want to hunt with. For waterfowl, you need a small game license, a migratory bird stamp and HIP certification number.

What weapons can I use for bear? Legal weapons for bear hunting in NYS are rifles, shotguns (with appropriate loads), handguns (with a pistol permit), muzzleloaders and bows (no crossbows). What you use is up to you, as long as it’s legal and ethical. You will be required to show proficiency with your weapon when you arrive at camp.

What weapons can I use for geese? Generally speaking 10 and 12 gauge shotguns are your best choice. Non-toxic shot and plugged guns (three shells maximum) are required.

What kind of camouflage do I need for goose hunts? Ideally grass/corn patterns are your best bet but we will give you covers if you need them. More importantly is the need for face and hand concealment. Please bring a face net and gloves and if you wear glasses look into a full face mask or camouflage glasses that will fit over your prescription glasses.

What kind of camouflage do I need for bear hunts? Any woodland camouflage is good for bears. We’ll have you well hidden. Scent control is more important. Ideally you should keep your clothes free from foreign and distinctly human odors. Plastic bags and tubs are a great (and inexpensive) way to transport clothing. If you want to spend the extra money you can go with Scentlock TM clothing but it is not necessary.

Do I need a guide? No, but for our goose hunts we have access to conservatively 30,000 acres of land. We also watch the birds daily so we know where they’ll be when you show up. For our bear hunts, we watch the bears from the time they leave the den until hunting season. When we’re not physically there, our trail cameras are doing the work for us. The long and the short of it is we know where the game is and can get you to it. What happens after that is up to you.