Hunting & Trapping in Hamilton County, NY

Hunting in the Adirondacks’ Hamilton County

New York’s Northern Zone features deep woods and isolated waters that have rewarded hunters for centuries. White-tailed deer, black bears, grouse, turkeys, coyotes, and small game are just a few of the Adirondack wildlife found on one-million acres of public land here. Hamilton county is also home to hundreds of lakes and ponds, so waterfowl hunters routinely flock here to attempt to meet their bag limits for ducks, mergansers, geese, and brant. If hunting or trapping furbearers is the next hunting experience on your bucket list, this part of the Adirondacks also has eastern coyotes, bobcats, foxes, and more to take. For a comprehensive list of all the game animals along with their seasons, visit NYS DEC’s current hunting year’s schedule.

Where to hunt

Public lands are plentiful in the Adirondacks and make for great hunting. The almost 80,000-acre Moose River Plains Complex, with seasonal roads and over 100 primitive campsites. Drive-up campsites along Limekiln Lake-Cedar River Road (a.k.a. the Moose River Plains Road) provide easy-access base camp locations for extended hunting trips. The Siamese Ponds Wilderness offers some of the finest hunting for those with a passion for a true backcountry wilderness hunt. Whether you’re waiting for a trophy buck in a treestand in Indian Lake or taking ducks from your blind outside of Inlet, this is the hunt you’ve been searching for.

Adirondack Hunting Guides

Before you rely on Google searches for “How to find a good hunting spot on one-million acres of public land”, consider hiring one of the hunting guides in Hamilton County. Besides having a vast knowledge of the land they offer their services on, some offer lodging and dining options as well. In addition to hiring a guide, it’s recommended that you familiarize yourself with New York’s hunting regulations along with any relevant information below provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

LEAVE NO TRACE AND LOVE YOUR ADK

The magic of the Adirondacks is the result of previous generations taking a long view and protecting the mountains, lakes, and rivers within the Blue Line. That tradition continues today as we support and encourage everyone to practice Leave No Trace ethics, which help protect the lands and waters of the Adirondacks.

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6123 NYS rte 28
Indian Lake, NY 12842
A true Adirondack Country Store, Pines has nearly everything you might need. Adirondack gifts, t-shirts, candles, camping gear, fishing gear, household supplies and more!
Moose River Plains Wild Forest
Inlet, NY 13360
Located in the Moose River Plains Wild Forest off of Rock Dam Road, this access offers good, low-country hunting around the backside of Mount Tom. It's a narrow, little-used path, but it's worth the effort.
Chain Lakes Road South
Indian Lake, NY 12842
Chain Lakes Road South allows access to a network of dirt roads and trails in parts of the Blue Mountain Wild Forest, Pine Lake Primitive Area, and Hudson Gorge Wilderness.
Many lovely pond views along the hiking trails.
Tanners Outdoor Sports, Inc.

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Speculator, NY 12164
Inlet Department Store

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167 Route 28 PO Box 537
Inlet, NY 13360
Speculator Guide Service

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Speculator, NY 12164
Frank's Gun & Tackle Shop

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3831 St Hwy 30
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Adirondack Foothills Guide Service

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Tupper Lake, NY 12986
Raquette Lake Supply

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Raquette Lake, NY 13436