Anyone here have any information on hunting on Ft. Drum, NY?

2015-12-17T04:12:38-05:00

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2015 5:06 AM

2015-12-17T05:06:32-05:00

Lots of infantry there. I haven't seen a one of them "climb to glory" though. The hunting is cold.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2015 7:31 AM

2015-12-17T07:31:28-05:00

Talk to range control, they'll be able to star you in the right direction. I know hunting was allowed when I was stationed there almost ten years ago but I don't think you were allowed to eat the meat.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2015 7:43 AM

2015-12-17T07:43:40-05:00

I searched for Ft.Drum but could not find it. OK, there used to be a Rod and Gun Club, that once organized bear hunts....not sure it is still active.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2015 9:42 AM

2015-12-17T09:42:22-05:00

Drum has some fantastic hunting. http://www.drum.army.mil/PublicWorks/Pages/FishandWildlife.aspx

That link should give you all the information you need. Whitetail Deer, Wild Turkeys, Black Bears and small game are readily available.

It is not difficult to get permission to hunt on the many dairy farms in the area.

If you like waterfowl hunting you are in paradise. You will see flocks of both Canadian and Snow geese that will boggle the mind. There are many lakes as well as the Saint Lawrence river.

If you drive just a short distance to the east you will find yourself in the Adirondack park which has millions of acres of wilderness area to hunt on.

Fish and Wildlife Management Program

Fort Drum's Fish & Wildlife Management Program manages all fish and wildlife species and their habitats on Fort Drum; conducts fish and wildlife surveys and research; promotes and manages outdoor recreation; works in cooperation with other entities to manage habitat; reviews proposed actions for potential impacts to fish, wildlife and their habitats, particularly threatened and endangered species; and participates in outreach events on Fort...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2016 12:38 PM

2016-01-05T12:38:03-05:00

Need to register your rifle on post and you can hunt in the training area as long as it's not occupied there is a number you call to find out what's open. If you have a bow and you pass their test you can hunt in certain garrison areas