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Robert G. Wehle State Park hunting rules, seasons and access
State park of 1,088 acres in Jefferson County, hunted under WMU 6G dates, for white-tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey.
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Getting to Robert G. Wehle State Park
Parking, trailheads and gates near Robert G. Wehle State Park
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Robert G. Wehle State Park at a glance
Hunters find Robert G. Wehle State Park, a state park with a hunting program, in Jefferson County. In DEC terms it belongs to Region 6, which spans the western Adirondacks, Tug Hill and the St. Lawrence Valley. Hunting here is overseen by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The acreage used here is 1,088, taken from NY State Parks Property layer. It is number 38 by size out of 83 state parks.
From NYS Parks robert g wehle state park; acreage NY State Parks Property layer (Total_acre); checked October 27, 2026.
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Robert G. Wehle State Park: access and site rules
NYS Parks allows hunting on Robert G. Wehle State Park under 6 NYCRR 372.7(q) and the OPRHP statewide hunting regulations:
- Hunting on Robert G. Wehle 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 Robert G. Wehle 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 robert g wehle state park, NYS Parks hunting list, 2026-27 DEC guide; checked October 27, 2026.
Park hunting areas and permits at Robert G. Wehle State Park
The NYS Parks hunting areas layer lists these species and implements for Robert G. Wehle State Park.
| Species | Weapons |
|---|---|
| Deer | All legal |
| Bear | All legal |
| Turkey (fall) | All legal |
| Small game | All legal |
Notes in the park layer for Robert G. Wehle State Park
- Hunters must obtain a hunting permit from the Westcott Beach park office. Contact park office for additional information.
Quoted from the park page: Hunting permitted in season by permit only. . Also available are over 10 miles of hiking/mountain biking trails, tennis court, picnicking and cross-country skiing. Hunting is allowed in designated areas during the season. Hunters must obtain a hunting permit from the Westcott Beach park office.
NY State Parks Hunting Areas layer, the park page and DEC’s parks that allow hunting table; checked October 27, 2026.
Robert G. Wehle State Park: dates by species
Dates below apply to the WMU and zones under Robert G. Wehle State Park (6G); trapping and falconry rows sit on the species pages.
| Game | Season type | Area | Begins | Through | Right 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.
Robert G. Wehle State Park and WMU 6G: permits, antlers and harvest
For tags and dates, Robert G. Wehle State Park is WMU 6G ground (Northern Zone, 933 sq. mi. across Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego). The 2026 DMP target in 6G is 21,000, with 12.8% average success and high odds for a resident first permit. Bear area: Western Periphery. Fall turkey here: Oct. 1-14.
| Unit | Zone | Permits | Success | Res. 1st DMP | Antler points | Deer hunting | Bear | Fall turkey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6G | Northern | 21,000 | 12.8% | high | No | All | Western Periphery | Oct. 1-14 |
WMU 6G deer harvest by year
WMU tables give 6G 6,593 deer for 2022, the last year DEC published by unit.
| Year | Total deer | Adult bucks |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Recent bear numbers for 6G: 2022: 0, 2023: 2, 2024: 7, 2025: 5.
Objective for bears 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.
Robert G. Wehle State Park: species list
Hunters come to Robert G. Wehle State Park for white-tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey above all.
Species from NYS Parks robert g wehle state park; dates from the 2026-27 DEC guide; checked October 27, 2026.
Robert G. Wehle State Park access points
Official map sheet: Hunting Map
Parking points and maps from NYS Parks robert g wehle state park; checked October 27, 2026.
Robert G. Wehle State Park pinned with nearby tracts
Pins show Robert G. Wehle State Park and 10 neighbors; Henderson Shores Unique Area sits 0.9 mi off. The tracts listed total 8,216 acres.
| Nearby | Kind | Acres | WMU | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Shores | Unique area | 891 | 6G | 0.9 mi | south |
| Black Pond | WMA | 551 | 6G | 5.6 mi | southeast |
| Lake Ontario Islands | WMA | 75 | 6G | 5.9 mi | west |
| Southwick Beach | State park | 484 | 6G | 8.2 mi | southeast |
| Westcott Beach | State park | 312 | 6G | 8.5 mi | east |
| Point Peninsula | WMA | 1,085 | 6G | 9.6 mi | north |
| Lakeview | WMA | 3,444 | 6G | 10 mi | southeast |
| Long Point | State park | 23 | 6G | 12 mi | north |
| Dexter Marsh | WMA | 1,240 | 6G | 14 mi | northeast |
| Honeyville | WMA | 111 | 6G | 15 mi | east |
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 Robert G. Wehle State Park
DEC puts the 2025 Jefferson County deer take at 6,226.
| Season | Deer taken | Males 1.5+ | Females 1.5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Robert G. Wehle State Park: nearby towns and services
Closest base: Belleville, about 9.6 mi away.
| Base town | County | Away | Residents | Public acres near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | Jefferson | 9.6 mi | – | 12,437 |
| Dexter | Jefferson | 16 mi | 1,011 | 8,371 |
| Three Mile Bay | Jefferson | 16 mi | – | 6,434 |
| Lorraine | Jefferson | 18 mi | – | 34,980 |
Season tables by county for Robert G. Wehle State Park: Jefferson County.
Shops that serve Robert G. Wehle State Park hunters
For a guided hunt, DEC's list shows 39 licensed guides in Jefferson County. DEC licensed guides
DEC offices closest to Robert G. Wehle 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.
Ranges near Robert G. Wehle State Park
Hunters on Robert G. Wehle State Park can sight in at North Country Archery (16 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.
Robert G. Wehle 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 Robert G. Wehle State Park.
| Day | Season | Sun up | Sun down | Big game hours | Migratory birds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Robert G. Wehle State Park in pictures
Answers on Robert G. Wehle State Park access and seasons
What Wildlife Management Unit covers Robert G. Wehle State Park?
Northern Zone, WMU 6G.
Is Robert G. Wehle State Park a large property?
1,088 acres, per the record.
When can I bowhunt deer on Robert G. Wehle State Park?
Sep 27 to Oct 23, 2026 for early Bowhunting.
How long is deer season at Robert G. Wehle State Park?
It opens Oct 24, 2026 and closes Dec 6, 2026 (regular Season).
What game does the source list for Robert G. Wehle State Park?
White-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey and small game.
Are antlerless permits issued for Robert G. Wehle State Park?
Yes. DMPs are issued by WMU, and 6G gets 21,000 in 2026.
Can I hunt black bears on Robert G. Wehle State Park?
Yes: regular Season (Western Periphery) Oct 24 to Dec 6, 2026 (WMU 6G).
When is spring turkey season at Robert G. Wehle State Park?
May 1 to May 31, 2027, half an hour before sunrise to noon.
Which parts of Robert G. Wehle State Park are open?
Only the mapped hunting areas; restricted areas are posted.
What is the closest town to Robert G. Wehle State Park?
Belleville, about 9.6 mi away.
How does access work on Robert G. Wehle State Park?
A park permit is needed, and only the hunting areas are open.
Do I need orange or pink on Robert G. Wehle State Park?
Yes for firearm deer and bear hunting: 250 square inches of orange or pink, or a qualifying hat.
Robert G. Wehle State Park: what to double-check
Seasons and closures on Robert G. Wehle State Park can change mid-season; DEC notices and posted signs have the final word.
Sources: NYS Parks robert g wehle state park · NYS Parks state parks · DEP GIS · DEP GIS · DEP GIS · NYS Parks StatewideHuntingRegulationsinNYStatePa; regulations from the 2026-27 New York Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide. Checked October 27, 2026.
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