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Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) hunting rules, seasons and access
State park of 253 acres in Cayuga County, hunted under WMU 7H dates, for white-tailed deer, ducks and geese and small game.
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Getting to Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)
Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) at a glance
Hunters find Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake), 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 253, taken from NY State Parks Property layer. It is number 69 by size out of 83 state parks.
From NYS Parks long point state park finger lakes; acreage NY State Parks Property layer (Total_acre); checked October 27, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)
Know the rules before Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)
NYS Parks allows hunting on Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) under 6 NYCRR 372.7(q) and the OPRHP statewide hunting regulations:
- Hunting on Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) 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 Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) 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 long point state park finger lakes, NYS Parks hunting list, 2026-27 DEC guide; checked October 27, 2026.
Park hunting areas and permits at Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)
The NYS Parks hunting areas layer lists these species and implements for Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake).
| Species | Weapons |
|---|---|
| Deer | Archery, Crossbow, Muzzleloader, Shotgun |
| Waterfowl | All legal |
| Small game | All legal |
Call the park at (315) 497-0130.
Notes in the park layer for Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)
- Deer hunting is archery, crossbow, shotgun, muzzleloader. Small Game and Waterfowl hunting is permitted in season, with exceptions. Waterfowl hunting permitted only at the designated blind locations. Special DEC permit for big and small game hunting. Contact park office for additional information.
- Managed by DEC
Quoted from the park page: Deer, small game and waterfowl hunting is permitted in season. Deer (bow, shotgun & muzzleloading rifle), small game and waterfowl hunting is permitted in season. Please reference the No gun hunting during the Columbus Day Youth Season. *Special DEC permits for big and small game hunting are required from the check station at King Ferry (315-364-7777) from October 1 – January 15.
Permit and rules links: NYS DEC Hunting and Trapping Guide · 2024-25 Hunting Schedule
NY State Parks Hunting Areas layer, the park page and DEC’s parks that allow hunting table; checked October 27, 2026.
Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake): dates by species
Dates below apply to the WMU and zones under Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) (7H); trapping and falconry rows sit on the species pages.
| Game | Season type | Area | Begins | Through | Right now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | September antlerless | WMU 7H | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Early Bowhunting | WMU 7H | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth deer weekend | WMU 7H | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Regular Season | WMU 7H | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Bowhunting | WMU 7H | Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Muzzleloading | WMU 7H | Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Bowhunting (holidays) | WMU 7H | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late Muzzleloading (holidays) | WMU 7H | Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Black bear | Early Bowhunting | WMU 7H | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Youth Firearms Bear Hunt | WMU 7H | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Regular Season | WMU 7H | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Late Bowhunting | WMU 7H | Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Late Muzzleloading | WMU 7H | Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall Season | WMU 7H | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Youth Spring Turkey Hunt | WMU 7H | Apr 24, 2027 | Apr 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring Season | WMU 7H | May 1, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | |
| Pheasant | Youth Pheasant Hunt | WMU 7H | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| Pheasant | Regular (cocks only) | WMU 7H | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| Ruffed grouse | Hunting | WMU 7H | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Hunting | WMU 7H | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | |
| Cottontail | Hunting | WMU 7H | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Snowshoe hare | Hunting | WMU 7H | Dec 14, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Gray squirrel | Hunting | WMU 7H | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Black squirrel | Hunting | WMU 7H | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Fox squirrel | Hunting | WMU 7H | 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 7H | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Rails | Hunting | WMU 7H | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Gallinule | Hunting | WMU 7H | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Crow | Hunting | WMU 7H | Sep 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Hunting | WMU 7H | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 28, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Hunting | WMU 7H | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Red fox | Hunting | WMU 7H | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Gray fox | Hunting | WMU 7H | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Skunk | Hunting | WMU 7H | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Opossum | Hunting | WMU 7H | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Weasel | Hunting | WMU 7H | 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.
Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) and WMU 7H: permits, antlers and harvest
For tags and dates, Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) is WMU 7H ground (Southern Zone, 357 sq. mi. across Cayuga, Tompkins and Seneca). DEC lists 7H 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7H | Southern | Unlimited/bonus | 11.1% | 100% | No | All | Southern Zone | Oct. 17-30 |
WMU 7H deer harvest by year
WMU tables give 7H 2,029 deer for 2022, the last year DEC published by unit.
| Year | Total deer | Adult bucks |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2,169 | 802 |
| 2017 | 1,935 | 918 |
| 2018 | 2,174 | 919 |
| 2019 | 2,009 | 939 |
| 2020 | 2,439 | 1,005 |
| 2021 | 1,909 | 916 |
| 2022 | 2,029 | 970 |
Objective for bears in 7H: 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.
Species found on Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)
Hunters come to Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) for white-tailed deer, ducks and geese and small game above all.
Species from NYS Parks long point state park finger lakes; dates from the 2026-27 DEC guide; checked October 27, 2026.
Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) access points
Official map sheet: Hunting Map
Parking points and maps from NYS Parks long point state park finger lakes; checked October 27, 2026.
Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) pinned with nearby tracts
Pins show Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) and 10 neighbors; Cayuga-Tompkins Cooperative Hunting Area (King Ferry) sits 2.7 mi off. The tracts listed total 26,742 acres.
| Nearby | Kind | Acres | WMU | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga-Tompkins Cooperative Hunting Area | Co-op area | 22,479 | 7H | 2.7 mi | northeast |
| Deans Cove Boat Launch | Park boat launch | 9 | 8J | 4.1 mi | northwest |
| Cayuga Shores | WMA | 282 | 7H | 7.7 mi | southeast |
| Willard | WMA | 439 | 8S | 9.2 mi | southwest |
| Bonavista | State park | 250 | 8S | 9.4 mi | west |
| Canoga Marsh | WMA | 104 | 8J | 10 mi | north |
| Sampson | State park | 2,047 | 8J | 11 mi | west |
| Taughannock Falls | State park | 840 | 8S | 13 mi | south |
| Cayuga Lake | State park | 139 | 8J | 13 mi | north |
| Owasco Flats | WMA | 153 | 7H, 7J | 13 mi | east |
Points: NY State Parks Hunting Areas layer (hunting-area polygons) (polygon centroid). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Harvest records behind Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)
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.
Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake): nearby towns and services
Closest base: Lodi, about 9.6 mi away.
| Base town | County | Away | Residents | Public acres near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi | Seneca | 9.6 mi | 280 | 14,257 |
| Moravia | Cayuga | 14 mi | 1,241 | 8,921 |
| Cayuga | Cayuga | 14 mi | 541 | 11,296 |
| Waterloo | Seneca | 15 mi | 4,722 | 8,592 |
Season tables by county for Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake): Cayuga County.
Shops that serve Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) hunters
For a guided hunt, DEC's list shows 22 licensed guides in Cayuga County. DEC licensed guides
DEC offices closest to Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)
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.
Scheduled near Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)
5 upcoming events held on this property or within about 10 miles (NWTF chapter banquet, mentored pheasant hunt, veterans pheasant hunt and women's pheasant hunt). Checked October 27, 2026.
Next on the list
| Dates | What | Miles | Place | Next step | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | South Seneca Sportsmens Club Pheasant Hunt · mentored pheasant hunt | 7 | South Seneca Sportsmens Club Ovid | Reserve a spot | Source |
| Nov 8, 2026 | King Ferry Cooperative Hunting Area Womens Pheasant Hunt · women's pheasant hunt | 3 | Reserve a spot | Source | |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Falcon Sportsmen Club Veterans Pheasant Hunt · veterans pheasant hunt | 3 | Reserve a spot | Source | |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Cayuga County Longbeards NWTF Banquet · NWTF chapter banquet | 9 | Union Springs | Get tickets | Source |
| Apr 24, 2027 | Between the lakes Ropers NWTF Banquet · NWTF chapter banquet | 7 | Interlaken | Get tickets | Source |
Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake): nearest firing lines
Hunters on Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) can sight in at Salmon Creek Sportsmen's Club (7 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.
Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) 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 Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake).
| 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.
Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) in pictures
Answers on Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) access and seasons
What Wildlife Management Unit covers Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)?
Southern Zone, WMU 7H.
Is Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) a large property?
253 acres, per the record.
When can I bowhunt deer on Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)?
Oct 1 to Nov 20, 2026 for early Bowhunting.
How long is deer season at Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)?
It opens Nov 21, 2026 and closes Dec 13, 2026 (regular Season).
When is spring turkey season at Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)?
May 1 to May 31, 2027, half an hour before sunrise to noon.
What game does the source list for Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)?
White-tailed deer, ducks and geese and small game.
What zone sets duck dates for Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)?
Western Zone dates, starting Oct 10, 2026.
Can I hunt black bears on Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)?
Yes: regular Season Nov 21 to Dec 13, 2026 (WMU 7H).
Which parts of Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) are open?
Only the mapped hunting areas; restricted areas are posted.
What is the closest town to Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)?
Lodi, about 9.6 mi away.
How does access work on Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)?
A park permit is needed, and only the hunting areas are open.
Do I need orange or pink on Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)?
Yes for firearm deer and bear hunting: 250 square inches of orange or pink, or a qualifying hat.
Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake): what to double-check
Seasons and closures on Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) can change mid-season; DEC notices and posted signs have the final word.
Sources: NYS Parks long point state park finger lakes · 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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