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Fillmore Glen State Park hunting rules, seasons and access
State park of 1,137 acres in Cayuga County, hunted under WMU 7J dates, for white-tailed deer and black bear.
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Getting to Fillmore Glen State Park
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Fillmore Glen State Park at a glance
Hunters find Fillmore Glen State Park, a state park with a hunting program, in Cayuga County. In DEC terms it belongs to Region 7, which spans central New York. Hunting here is overseen by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The acreage used here is 1,137, taken from NY State Parks Property layer. It is number 35 by size out of 83 state parks.
From NYS Parks fillmore glen state park; acreage NY State Parks Property layer (Total_acre); checked October 27, 2026.
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Fillmore Glen State Park: access and site rules
NYS Parks allows hunting on Fillmore Glen State Park under 6 NYCRR 372.7(q) and the OPRHP statewide hunting regulations:
- Hunting on Fillmore Glen State Park happens only in designated park hunting areas and needs the park's regional hunting permit.
- The permit sets the species, areas, implements and dates.
- Leave permanent blinds and stands at home; portable ones need the permit's OK.
- Restricted Areas are posted and closed; parks may ask you to report take.
Laws every Fillmore Glen State Park hunter carries in
- Gun hunters after deer or bear wear orange or pink: 250 square inches above the waist or a mostly orange or pink hat.
- The discharge setback is 500 feet for guns, 250 feet for crossbows and 150 feet for bows from homes, farm buildings, schools and churches.
- Hunting over bait is illegal; scents and lures are allowed.
- There is no Sunday ban in New York; some parks set their own.
From NYS Parks fillmore glen state park, NYS Parks hunting list, 2026-27 DEC guide; checked October 27, 2026.
Park hunting areas and permits at Fillmore Glen State Park
The NYS Parks hunting areas layer lists these species and implements for Fillmore Glen State Park.
| Species | Weapons |
|---|---|
| Deer | Archery, Crossbow, Muzzleloader |
| Bear | Archery, Crossbow, Muzzleloader |
Call the park at (315) 497-0130.
Notes in the park layer for Fillmore Glen State Park
- Deer hunting is archery, crossbow, and muzzleloader only. No Shotgun or Rifles permitted in season. Contact park office for additional information.
Quoted from the park page: Deer hunting is permitted in season. Deer hunting, bow and muzzleloading only (no shotgun or rifle), is permitted in season. Please reference the A valid New York State hunting license with the proper hunting stamps will serve as the regional hunting permit. Except where otherwise stated, this is the only permit necessary. Safety zones and restricted areas are posted to ensure the safety of other park patrons and regional personnel. Signs will be posted at all parks during hunting season to notify patrons of this activity. Handguns will not be permitted in any of the parks. No trapping is …
Permit and rules links: NYS DEC Hunting and Trapping Guide · 2024-25 Hunting Season
NY State Parks Hunting Areas layer, the park page and DEC’s parks that allow hunting table; checked October 27, 2026.
Fillmore Glen State Park: dates by species
Dates below apply to the WMU and zones under Fillmore Glen State Park (7J); trapping and falconry rows sit on the species pages.
| Game | Season type | Area | Begins | Through | Right now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | September antlerless | WMU 7J | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Early Bowhunting | WMU 7J | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth deer weekend | WMU 7J | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Regular Season | WMU 7J | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Bowhunting | WMU 7J | Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Muzzleloading | WMU 7J | Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Bowhunting (holidays) | WMU 7J | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Muzzleloading (holidays) | WMU 7J | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Black bear | Early Bowhunting | WMU 7J | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Youth Firearms Bear Hunt | WMU 7J | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Regular Season | WMU 7J | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Late Bowhunting | WMU 7J | Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Late Muzzleloading | WMU 7J | Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall Season | WMU 7J | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Youth Spring Turkey Hunt | WMU 7J | Apr 24, 2027 | Apr 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring Season | WMU 7J | May 1, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | |
| Pheasant | Youth Pheasant Hunt | WMU 7J | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| Pheasant | Regular (either sex) | WMU 7J | Oct 17, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Ruffed grouse | Hunting | WMU 7J | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Hunting | WMU 7J | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | |
| Cottontail | Hunting | WMU 7J | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Snowshoe hare | Hunting | WMU 7J | Dec 14, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Gray squirrel | Hunting | WMU 7J | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Black squirrel | Hunting | WMU 7J | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Fox squirrel | Hunting | WMU 7J | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Ducks | Split 1 | Western Zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Split 2 | Western Zone | Dec 5, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | |
| Scaup | 2-scaup window | Western Zone | Dec 22, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | |
| Canada goose | September season | West Central goose area | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | Regular season | West Central goose area | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 21, 2026 | |
| Snow goose | Regular season | Western Zone | Nov 24, 2026 | Mar 10, 2027 | |
| Brant | Regular season | Western Zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | |
| Youth waterfowl | Youth days | Western Zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Veteran waterfowl | Veteran days | Western Zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | |
| Snipe | Hunting | WMU 7J | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Rails | Hunting | WMU 7J | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Gallinule | Hunting | WMU 7J | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Crow | Hunting | WMU 7J | Sep 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Hunting | WMU 7J | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 28, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Hunting | WMU 7J | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Red fox | Hunting | WMU 7J | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Gray fox | Hunting | WMU 7J | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Skunk | Hunting | WMU 7J | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Opossum | Hunting | WMU 7J | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Weasel | Hunting | WMU 7J | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Mink | Hunting (Southern Zone only) | Southern Zone | Nov 10, 2026 | Apr 7, 2027 | |
| Snapping turtle | Hunting | Statewide | Jul 15, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 |
Season rows from the 2026-27 New York Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide, matched to the DEC WMU, duck zone and goose area layers; checked October 27, 2026. All New York seasons.
Fillmore Glen State Park and WMU 7J: permits, antlers and harvest
For tags and dates, Fillmore Glen State Park is WMU 7J ground (Southern Zone, 839 sq. mi. across Onondaga, Madison and Cayuga). DEC lists 7J as unlimited for DMPs this year. Bear area: Southern Zone. Fall turkey here: Oct. 17-30.
| Unit | Zone | Permits | Success | Res. 1st DMP | Antler points | Deer hunting | Bear | Fall turkey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7J | Southern | Unlimited/bonus | 9.7% | 100% | No | All | Southern Zone | Oct. 17-30 |
WMU 7J deer harvest by year
WMU tables give 7J 5,977 deer for 2022, the last year DEC published by unit.
| Year | Total deer | Adult bucks |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6,164 | 2,385 |
| 2017 | 5,477 | 2,250 |
| 2018 | 6,364 | 2,413 |
| 2019 | 5,814 | 2,573 |
| 2020 | 6,431 | 2,490 |
| 2021 | 5,437 | 2,227 |
| 2022 | 5,977 | 2,454 |
Objective for bears in 7J: maintain infrequent bear presence.
WMU facts from the 2026 DMP table, the 2026-27 DEC guide, DEC deer take reports and the DEC bear harvest dashboard; WMU from the DEC WMU layer; checked October 27, 2026.
Fillmore Glen State Park: species list
Hunters come to Fillmore Glen State Park for white-tailed deer and black bear above all.
White-tailed deer
Nov 21–Dec 13
Black bear
Nov 21–Dec 13
Species from NYS Parks fillmore glen state park; dates from the 2026-27 DEC guide; checked October 27, 2026.
Fillmore Glen State Park access points
Official map sheet: Hunting Map
Parking points and maps from NYS Parks fillmore glen state park; checked October 27, 2026.
Fillmore Glen State Park pinned with nearby tracts
Pins show Fillmore Glen State Park and 10 neighbors; Summer Hill State Forest sits 2.2 mi off. The tracts listed total 35,045 acres.
| Nearby | Kind | Acres | WMU | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Hill | State forest | 4,421 | 7J | 2.2 mi | southeast |
| Owasco Flats | WMA | 153 | 7H, 7J | 3.7 mi | northwest |
| Bear Swamp | State forest | 3,541 | 7J | 6.6 mi | northeast |
| Frozen Ocean | State forest | 753 | 7J | 7.1 mi | north |
| Hewitt | State forest | 937 | 7J | 9.1 mi | northeast |
| Cayuga Shores | WMA | 282 | 7H | 14 mi | west |
| Cayuga-Tompkins Cooperative Hunting Area | Co-op area | 22,479 | 7H | 14 mi | west |
| Taughannock Falls | State park | 840 | 8S | 15 mi | southwest |
| Long Point State Park | State park | 253 | 7H | 16 mi | west |
| Yellow Barn | State forest | 1,386 | 7R | 17 mi | south |
Points: NY State Parks Hunting Areas layer (hunting-area polygons) (polygon centroid of the largest part). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Harvest records behind Fillmore Glen State Park
DEC puts the 2025 Cayuga County deer take at 4,243.
| Season | Deer taken | Males 1.5+ | Females 1.5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,393 | 2,014 | 1,859 |
| 2022 | 5,182 | 2,192 | 2,206 |
| 2023 | 4,155 | 1,987 | 1,595 |
| 2024 | 4,441 | 2,140 | 1,730 |
| 2025 | 4,243 | 2,042 | 1,792 |
DEC deer take by town and county (towns 2007-2019), county deer take 2021-2025 and DEC bear take by town; checked October 27, 2026.
Fillmore Glen State Park: nearby towns and services
Closest base: Moravia, about 2.4 mi away.
| Base town | County | Away | Residents | Public acres near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moravia | Cayuga | 2.4 mi | 1,241 | 8,921 |
| Cortland | Cortland | 12 mi | 17,459 | 14,301 |
| Virgil | Cortland | 15 mi | – | 21,230 |
| Blodgett Mills | Cortland | 15 mi | – | 15,903 |
Season tables by county for Fillmore Glen State Park: Cayuga County.
Fillmore Glen State Park: businesses close by
For a guided hunt, DEC's list shows 22 licensed guides in Cayuga County. DEC licensed guides
DEC offices closest to Fillmore Glen State Park
Towns and populations from Census 2024 estimates; businesses from store locators and listings; DEC offices and licensed guide counts from DEC. Checked October 27, 2026.
Fillmore Glen State Park: nearest firing lines
Hunters on Fillmore Glen State Park can sight in at Cortland Field Archers (8 miles), the nearest listing; public ranges are all more than 60 miles off.
From DEC, the operators’ pages and directory listings, checked October 27, 2026.
Fillmore Glen State Park shooting hours by key date
East and west matter: sunrise in Buffalo comes about 20 minutes after sunrise in Albany, so use local times for Fillmore Glen State Park.
| Day | Season | Sun up | Sun down | Big game hours | Migratory birds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | Northern bow opener | 6:58 a.m. | 6:57 p.m. | 6:28 a.m. to 7:27 p.m. | 6:28 a.m. to 6:57 p.m. |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Southern bow opener | 7:02 a.m. | 6:50 p.m. | 6:32 a.m. to 7:20 p.m. | 6:32 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Northern regular opener | 7:29 a.m. | 6:11 p.m. | 6:59 a.m. to 6:41 p.m. | 6:59 a.m. to 6:11 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Southern regular opener | 7:06 a.m. | 4:39 p.m. | 6:36 a.m. to 5:09 p.m. | 6:36 a.m. to 4:39 p.m. |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Southern late season | 7:30 a.m. | 4:32 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. to 5:02 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. to 4:32 p.m. |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Late season close | 7:37 a.m. | 4:41 p.m. | 7:07 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. | 7:07 a.m. to 4:41 p.m. |
| May 1, 2027 | Spring turkey opener | 6:01 a.m. | 8:05 p.m. | 5:31 a.m. to 8:35 p.m. | 5:31 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. |
Hours rule from the DEC guide sunrise and sunset page; sun times calculated for the county centre (NOAA method), checked against the guide’s Albany table; checked October 27, 2026. Legal hours for every county.
Fillmore Glen State Park in pictures
Answers on Fillmore Glen State Park access and seasons
Which WMU rules apply on Fillmore Glen State Park?
Southern Zone, WMU 7J.
Is Fillmore Glen State Park a large property?
1,137 acres, per the record.
When can I bowhunt deer on Fillmore Glen State Park?
Oct 1 to Nov 20, 2026 for early Bowhunting.
How long is deer season at Fillmore Glen State Park?
It opens Nov 21, 2026 and closes Dec 13, 2026 (regular Season).
When is spring turkey season at Fillmore Glen State Park?
May 1 to May 31, 2027, half an hour before sunrise to noon.
What game does the source list for Fillmore Glen State Park?
White-tailed deer and black bear.
How far is Fillmore Glen State Park from a town?
Moravia, about 2.4 mi away.
When is bear season at Fillmore Glen State Park?
Yes: regular Season Nov 21 to Dec 13, 2026 (WMU 7J).
Do I need orange or pink on Fillmore Glen State Park?
Yes for firearm deer and bear hunting: 250 square inches of orange or pink, or a qualifying hat.
Which parts of Fillmore Glen State Park are open?
Only the mapped hunting areas; restricted areas are posted.
How does access work on Fillmore Glen State Park?
A park permit is needed, and only the hunting areas are open.
What hours apply on Fillmore Glen State Park?
Sunrise minus 30 minutes for big game; the hours table above has local times.
Fillmore Glen State Park: what to double-check
Seasons and closures on Fillmore Glen State Park can change mid-season; DEC notices and posted signs have the final word.
Sources: NYS Parks fillmore glen state park · NYS Parks state parks · DEP GIS · DEP GIS · DEP GIS · NYS Parks StatewideHuntingRegulationsinNYStatePa · DEC state parks that allow hunting; regulations from the 2026-27 New York Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide. Checked October 27, 2026.
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