News Outreach Publications Trails Viewpoint Volunteer JavaScript is not available in your browser. Shopping is disabled. New York and New Jersey have announced their hunting schedules for large game and times when firearms are permitted. We strongly urge hikers to wear safety orange clothing during these times. There are also small game seasons which are less dangerous but hikers should still be aware and consider wearing safety orange.
Dates listed are inclusive.
Hunting is not allowed in Bear Mountain-Harriman State Parks. However, it is allowed in parts of Storm King, Minnewaska and Sterling Forest State Parks. Black Rock Forest closes to hikers for part of the deer season, including that portion of the Highlands Trail in the Forest. Most of Ramapo Mountain State Forest is closed to hunting. The proposed Bear Hunt was cancelled.