Hiking during hunting season can be tricky if you don’t know safe places to hike. I have done some research, and reached out to numerous land trusts, conservancies, and parks to find as many safe hiking trails as possible. Check back often, as I will continuously update this list.
At the moment, this list is western New York, but I’m working on finding places in Eastern New York. Stay Tuned!
Tips for Hiking During Hunting Season
- Even though these preserves and parks don’t permit hunting, we recommend everyone hitting the trails wear high-vis vests or hats in fluorescent orange or pink.
- Stay on the marked trails.
- Keep your dogs on a leash. We also take the extra precaution of having Nova wear a high-vis vest.
- Tell someone where you plan to hike and when you will return.
Buffalo/Niagara Region
Eighteen Mile Creek Conservation Park
Sergeant Mark A. Rademacher Memorial Park/Hunters Creek
Finger Lakes Region
Macyville Woods Nature Preserve
Ganargua Creek Meadow Preserve
Maguire Family Wildlife Sanctuary
Central Region
High Hickory Wildlife Sanctuary
Richard A Noyes Bird Sanctuary
South Meadows Nature Area
Riverwalk Nature Preserve
Thousand Islands
Minna Anthony Common Nature Center
Do you know of places that are safe to hike during hunting season? Let us know in the comments.