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Lakeview Wildlife Management Area for hunters
Everything we could verify about this wma in Jefferson County (3,444 acres).
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Getting to Lakeview Wildlife Management Area
Parking, trailheads and gates near Lakeview Wildlife Management Area
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Parking, trailhead and gate locations come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Roads into public land can be gated or seasonal; check with the managing agency before you go.
Acres and location of Lakeview WMA
Lakeview Wildlife Management Area counts as a DEC wildlife management area; its ground is in Jefferson County. It reaches into Ellisburg, per the DEC page. DEC handles it from Region 6, the office for the western Adirondacks, Tug Hill and the St. Lawrence Valley. Recorded size: 3,444 acres, from DEC Lands layer ACRES. By acres it places 24th among 119 WMAs. The Lakeview HMP plan covers it.
DEC page text: White-tailed deer, cottontail rabbit, woodcock, and wild turkey are found on the upland portions of the WMA. The WMA also supports abundant waterfowl populations in its vast wetland areas. Furbearers found on the WMA include muskrat, mink, beaver, river otter, and raccoon.
From DEC lakeview wildlife management area; acreage DEC Lands layer ACRES (sum of the matched facility polygons); checked October 27, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Lakeview Wildlife Management Area
Lakeview WMA and the public land around it
Big pin: Lakeview WMA. Nearest other public ground: Southwick Beach State Park at 2.3 mi. Together they add 16,531 acres.
| Property | Type | Acres | WMU | Straight line | Which way |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick Beach | State park | 484 | 6G | 2.3 mi | north |
| Black Pond | WMA | 551 | 6G | 4.9 mi | north |
| Deer Creek Marsh | WMA | 1,771 | 6G | 8.8 mi | south |
| Henderson Shores | Unique area | 891 | 6G | 9.5 mi | northwest |
| Robert G. Wehle | State park | 1,088 | 6G | 10 mi | northwest |
| Sandy Creek | State forest | 538 | 6K | 11 mi | southeast |
| Winona | State forest | 9,234 | 6K, 6N | 11 mi | east |
| Selkirk Shores | State park | 1,036 | 7A | 12 mi | south |
| Westcott Beach | State park | 312 | 6G | 12 mi | north |
| Trout Brook | State forest | 626 | 6K | 13 mi | southeast |
Points: DEC Lands layer (polygon centroid). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Rules and access on Lakeview WMA
The Part 51 rules for DEC wildlife management areas apply on Lakeview WMA:
- Lakeview WMA is not a target range: plinking is prohibited unless posted otherwise.
- You cannot camp on Lakeview WMA without written DEC approval.
- Driving off the roads on Lakeview WMA needs a permit or posted permission.
- Leave the brush standing and skip permanent stands, blinds or tree steps.
- A stand with your name and address or DEC ID may be left overnight; everything else, cameras included, goes home.
- Written permission is needed to enter parts posted "No Trespassing".
- Boats may not be moored overnight, and fires are only for cooking or warmth.
Beyond the site rules: state law on Lakeview WMA
- The orange-or-pink rule covers firearm deer and bear hunters and their companions.
- Boundary houses matter: no gun discharge within 500 feet of a dwelling without consent.
- Bait piles and mineral blocks are not allowed for deer or bear.
- State law no longer limits Sunday hunting anywhere.
From DEC lakeview wildlife management area, DEC Places to Hunt, 2026-27 DEC guide; checked October 27, 2026.
The WMU behind Lakeview WMA
Lakeview WMA lies in WMU 6G, a Northern Zone unit of 933 square miles reaching Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego. Antlerless permits: 21,000 DMPs targeted for 6G in 2026, 12.8% average success, resident first-permit chance high. 6G bear hunting: Western Periphery. 6G fall turkey: Oct. 1-14.
| WMU | Zone | 2026 target | DMP success | Resident chance | Antler rule | Deer | Bear | Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6G | Northern | 21,000 | 12.8% | high | No | All | Western Periphery | Oct. 1-14 |
Deer reported from 6G
DEC calculated 6,593 deer taken in 6G in 2022, against 5,487 in 2016.
| Year | All deer | Adult males |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5,487 | 2,519 |
| 2017 | 5,581 | 2,882 |
| 2018 | 6,430 | 3,089 |
| 2019 | 6,476 | 3,353 |
| 2020 | 7,913 | 3,370 |
| 2021 | 6,341 | 3,128 |
| 2022 | 6,593 | 3,231 |
DEC's bear dashboard credits 6G with 2 (2023), 7 (2024), 5 (2025).
Bear management goal in 6G: maintain low bear density.
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.
Lakeview WMA season dates for 2026-27
Only rows that cover WMU 6G and the waterfowl zones over Lakeview WMA are listed: 47 windows in all.
| Species | Season | Applies to | Opens | Closes | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Early Bowhunting | WMU 6G | Sep 27, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth deer weekend | WMU 6G | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Early Muzzleloading | WMU 6G | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Regular Season | WMU 6G | Oct 24, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Bowhunting | WMU 6G | Dec 7, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Muzzleloading | WMU 6G | Dec 7, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Early Bowhunting | WMU 6G | Sep 19, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Youth Firearms Bear Hunt | WMU 6G | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Early Muzzleloading | WMU 6G | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Regular Season (Western Periphery) | WMU 6G | Oct 24, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall Season | WMU 6G | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Youth Spring Turkey Hunt | WMU 6G | Apr 24, 2027 | Apr 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring Season | WMU 6G | May 1, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | |
| Pheasant | Youth Pheasant Hunt | WMU 6G | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Pheasant | Regular (either sex) | WMU 6G | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Ruffed grouse | Hunting | WMU 6G | Sep 20, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Hunting | WMU 6G | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | |
| Cottontail | Hunting | WMU 6G | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 21, 2027 | |
| Snowshoe hare | Hunting | WMU 6G | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 21, 2027 | |
| Gray squirrel | Hunting | WMU 6G | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Black squirrel | Hunting | WMU 6G | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Fox squirrel | Hunting | WMU 6G | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Ducks | Split 1 | Northeastern Zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Split 2 | Northeastern Zone | Dec 12, 2026 | Dec 20, 2026 | |
| Scaup | 2-scaup window | Northeastern Zone | Nov 19, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Scaup | 2-scaup window | Northeastern Zone | Dec 12, 2026 | Dec 20, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | September season | Northeast goose area | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | Regular season | Northeast goose area | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | Regular season | Northeast goose area | Dec 12, 2026 | Dec 19, 2026 | |
| Snow goose | Regular season | Northeastern Zone | Oct 1, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| Snow goose | Regular season | Northeastern Zone | Feb 26, 2027 | Mar 10, 2027 | |
| Brant | Regular season | Northeastern Zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | |
| Youth waterfowl | Youth days | Northeastern Zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Veteran waterfowl | Veteran days | Northeastern Zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Snipe | Hunting | WMU 6G | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Rails | Hunting | WMU 6G | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Gallinule | Hunting | WMU 6G | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Crow | Hunting | WMU 6G | Sep 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Hunting | WMU 6G | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 28, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Hunting | WMU 6G | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Red fox | Hunting | WMU 6G | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Gray fox | Hunting | WMU 6G | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Hunting | WMU 6G | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Skunk | Hunting | WMU 6G | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Opossum | Hunting | WMU 6G | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Weasel | Hunting | WMU 6G | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 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.
Hunting ducks and geese on Lakeview WMA
Lakeview WMA is one of the properties DEC maps for waterfowl hunting. It sits in the Northeastern duck zone. Goose area: Northeast.
| Listed as | Owner | Category | Special regulations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview WMA | NYSDEC | WMA | No |
Mapper note: Be aware of boundary with Southwick State Park, which does not allow hunting.
DEC Places to Hunt Waterfowl; checked October 27, 2026. Waterfowl zones.
Lakeview WMA: species list
6 species groups lead the list for Lakeview WMA, each linked to its species page.
White-tailed deer
Oct 24–Dec 6
Wild turkey
May 1–May 31
Ducks and geese
Oct 10–Nov 29
Woodcock
Oct 1–Nov 14
Rabbit and hare
Oct 1–Mar 21
Furbearers
Oct 25–Feb 15
Species from DEC lakeview wildlife management area; dates from the 2026-27 DEC guide; checked October 27, 2026.
Lakeview WMA: lots, pull-offs and map files
11 parking locations serve Lakeview WMA, each with coordinates.
| Parking area, lat and lon | Link |
|---|---|
| Pierrepont Place, large gravel area: 43.7518, -76.2029 | Map it |
| Route 3, large grass/gravel area: 43.7267, -76.1768 | Map it |
| Route 3 at end of road, large grass/gravel area: 43.7247, -76.1816 | Map it |
| Route 3, to fish access, large gravel area: 43.7101, -76.1822 | Map it |
| Route 3, large gravel area: 43.7101, -76.1822 | Map it |
| Montario Point Road: 43.6952, -76.1859 | Map it |
| Montario Point Road: 43.6971, -76.1941 | Map it |
| At Butler Building: 43.7204, -76.1758 | Map it |
| Route 3, small: 43.7169, -76.1819 | Map it |
| Loop from Route 3: 43.7358, -76.1792 | Map it |
| Southwick Place, gravel area: 43.7665, -76.2060 | Map it |
Map on file: Lakeview WMA Map
Accessibility on the DEC page: From the Plank Road Parking Area at Rio Reservoir , wheelchair accessible features include the: Eagle viewing blind The route to the eagle viewing area is 260 feet. From the Southwick Place Parking area , wheelchair accessible features include the: Hiking trail with boardwalk The Southwick Place trail is a 0.7 mile loop with a gentle grade (max. slope 5%), wide tread (min. …
Parking points and maps from DEC lakeview wildlife management area; checked October 27, 2026.
Deer and bear take around Lakeview WMA
Town-level numbers for Lakeview WMA: Ellisburg gave up 800 deer in 2019 (357 adult bucks).
| Town | County | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Bucks (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellisburg | Jefferson | 695 | 710 | 655 | 690 | 800 | 357 |
County-wide, Jefferson produced 6,226 deer in 2025.
| Season | All deer | Bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,902 | 3,693 | 2,659 |
| 2022 | 7,410 | 3,860 | 2,634 |
| 2023 | 6,673 | 3,893 | 2,340 |
| 2024 | 6,871 | 3,930 | 2,436 |
| 2025 | 6,226 | 3,219 | 2,375 |
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.
Lakeview WMA: first and last legal light
Deer and bear may be taken from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset; ducks and geese close at sunset, and small game runs sunrise to sunset.
| When | Event | Rise | Set | Big game | Ducks and geese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | Northern bow opener | 6:56 a.m. | 6:55 p.m. | 6:26 a.m. to 7:25 p.m. | 6:26 a.m. to 6:55 p.m. |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Southern bow opener | 7:00 a.m. | 6:47 p.m. | 6:30 a.m. to 7:17 p.m. | 6:30 a.m. to 6:47 p.m. |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Northern regular opener | 7:29 a.m. | 6:08 p.m. | 6:59 a.m. to 6:38 p.m. | 6:59 a.m. to 6:08 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Southern regular opener | 7:06 a.m. | 4:34 p.m. | 6:36 a.m. to 5:04 p.m. | 6:36 a.m. to 4:34 p.m. |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Southern late season | 7:31 a.m. | 4:27 p.m. | 7:01 a.m. to 4:57 p.m. | 7:01 a.m. to 4:27 p.m. |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Late season close | 7:39 a.m. | 4:36 p.m. | 7:09 a.m. to 5:06 p.m. | 7:09 a.m. to 4:36 p.m. |
| May 1, 2027 | Spring turkey opener | 5:57 a.m. | 8:05 p.m. | 5:27 a.m. to 8:35 p.m. | 5:27 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.
Lakeview WMA trip planning
The quickest town stop is Belleville (6.1 mi).
| Town | County | Distance | Population | Public ground, 10 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | Jefferson | 6.1 mi | – | 12,437 |
| Pulaski | Oswego | 12 mi | 2,270 | 13,089 |
| Lorraine | Jefferson | 12 mi | – | 34,980 |
| Altmar | Oswego | 18 mi | – | 29,980 |
Read Lakeview WMA alongside its county page: Jefferson County.
Lakeview WMA: businesses close by
DEC lists 39 licensed guides with an address in Jefferson County; the names are in the DEC dataset. DEC licensed guides
Lakeview WMA: the nearest DEC offices
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.
Lakeview Wildlife Management Area: nearest firing lines
The three listed ranges closest to Lakeview Wildlife Management Area follow; North Country Archery leads at 6 miles.
From DEC, the operators’ pages and directory listings, checked October 27, 2026.
Photos for Lakeview WMA
Lakeview WMA questions, answered from the record
How far is Lakeview WMA from a town?
Belleville, 6.1 mi straight-line.
Can I hunt ducks on Lakeview WMA?
The Northeastern Zone opens Oct 10, 2026.
Who may hunt Lakeview WMA?
Any licensed hunter may use it during open seasons; no extra permit is listed.
How do stands work on Lakeview WMA?
A tagged portable stand is fine for the season; nothing permanent.
What zone and WMU is Lakeview WMA?
It is 6G ground, Northern Zone.
What does Lakeview WMA measure?
3,444 acres (DEC Lands layer ACRES).
When does archery open near Lakeview WMA?
WMU 6G: Sep 27 to Oct 23, 2026.
When does the regular deer season open on Lakeview WMA?
Regular Season: Oct 24 to Dec 6, 2026 (WMU 6G).
Which animals are named for Lakeview WMA?
Listed: white-tailed deer, wild turkey, ducks and geese, woodcock, rabbit and hare and furbearers.
How likely is a DMP for Lakeview WMA?
Resident first DMP odds in 6G: high; average success 12.8%.
What bear season covers Lakeview WMA?
Bear season runs Oct 24 to Dec 6, 2026 in WMU 6G.
What are the spring turkey dates for Lakeview WMA?
Yes: May 1 to May 31, 2027, mornings only.
Lakeview WMA: confirm these before you go
Print the Lakeview WMA map, carry your license and tags, and read the posted signs at the parking area.
Sources: DEC lakeview wildlife management area · DEC · DEC GIS · DEC · DEC GIS; regulations from the 2026-27 New York Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide. Checked October 27, 2026.
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