What’s up all. Question I’m going camping this weekend with my son at schodack island state park. Anyone know of anywhere in the area we can go shooting outdoors? Thanks
Hudson River & Schodack Creek shoreline bound the 1,052-acre site. A day-use facility & has been designated a State Estuary & Bird Conservation Area.
parks.ny.gov
All persons hunting within the boundaries of Schodack Island State Park must have a valid NYS hunting license, archery license, muzzle loading license and/or turkey permit as required by Environmental Conservation Law. A special permit, issued by Schodack Island State Park, is also required. Permits can be obtained at the park office at no charge.
Rifles of any caliber or handgun of any type is strictly prohibited. Muzzle loader or shotgun only. Bow hunting in designated areas. DMU permit areas are 4K north of the overhead bridges and 4T south of the overhead bridges. Hunting within 500 feet of any building or road is strictly prohibited. No structures of any kind. Tree stands must be climber style or lock on. All tree stands must be removed daily.
Hunters must display colored parking pass on dashboard when parked. Hunters must display laminated hunting permit card to any park employee or officer. A sign in/sign out sheet will be in place outside of the park office. Hunters are required to sign in and out each day and record any game taken.
All hunting ends February 28th. Park hours are displayed throughout the park.