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What hunters need to know about Terry Mountain State Forest
Rules, WMU 5C season dates, maps and neighbors for a state forest in Clinton County.
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Getting to Terry Mountain State Forest
What Terry Mountain State Forest is
Terry Mountain State Forest is a DEC state forest in Clinton County. The DEC page names Black Brook and Peru as the towns it falls in. It is a Region 5 property, in the eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain. Size: 4,814 acres (DEC Lands layer ACRES). 29 others of the 409 state forests are larger. Management direction comes from the Taylor Pond unit plan.
From the DEC page for Terry Mountain State Forest: Hunting is allowed during appropriate seasons.
From DEC terry mountain state forest; acreage DEC Lands layer ACRES (sum of the matched facility polygons); checked October 27, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Terry Mountain State Forest
Terry Mountain State Forest hunting rules for 2026-27
The DEC rules for using state forest land, applied to Terry Mountain State Forest:
- Cutting or damaging trees on Terry Mountain State Forest is prohibited, which rules out screw-in steps and cleared lanes.
- A portable stand or blind that does not injure the tree may stay up during the season if it carries your name and address or license number, and it comes down when the season ends.
- Terry Mountain State Forest is not a place to leave equipment: cameras and gear go home with you.
- Keep trucks on the maintained roads; an ATV needs a designated trail.
- A camping permit applies when the stay or group size calls for it.
Statewide rules that follow you onto Terry Mountain State Forest
- In firearm deer and bear seasons, wear the required orange or pink above the waist.
- Setbacks from occupied buildings: firearm 500 feet, crossbow 250 feet, bow 150 feet.
- Do not hunt over bait; New York bans it for big game, turkey, upland birds and waterfowl.
- Sunday hunting is legal everywhere in New York unless a property rule says otherwise.
From DEC terry mountain state forest, DEC state land use rules, DEC Places to Hunt, 2026-27 DEC guide; checked October 27, 2026.
What is open on Terry Mountain State Forest, and when
This calendar is cut down to Terry Mountain State Forest: its WMU (5C), duck zone and goose area decide which of the 2026-27 rows appear.
| Game | Hunt | Unit or zone | From | To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Early Bowhunting | WMU 5C | Sep 27, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth deer weekend | WMU 5C | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Early Muzzleloading | WMU 5C | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Regular Season | WMU 5C | Oct 24, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Regular Season (Adirondacks) | WMU 5C | Sep 19, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Youth Firearms Bear Hunt | WMU 5C | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall Season | WMU 5C | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Youth Spring Turkey Hunt | WMU 5C | Apr 24, 2027 | Apr 25, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring Season | WMU 5C | May 1, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | |
| Pheasant | Youth Pheasant Hunt | WMU 5C | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Pheasant | Regular (either sex) | WMU 5C | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Ruffed grouse | Hunting | WMU 5C | Sep 20, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Hunting | WMU 5C | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | |
| Cottontail | Hunting | WMU 5C | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 21, 2027 | |
| Snowshoe hare | Hunting | WMU 5C | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 21, 2027 | |
| Gray squirrel | Hunting | WMU 5C | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Black squirrel | Hunting | WMU 5C | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Fox squirrel | Hunting | WMU 5C | 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 5C | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Rails | Hunting | WMU 5C | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Gallinule | Hunting | WMU 5C | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Crow | Hunting | WMU 5C | Sep 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Hunting | WMU 5C | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 28, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Hunting | WMU 5C | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Red fox | Hunting | WMU 5C | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Gray fox | Hunting | WMU 5C | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Hunting | WMU 5C | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Skunk | Hunting | WMU 5C | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Opossum | Hunting | WMU 5C | Oct 25, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Weasel | Hunting | WMU 5C | 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.
Terry Mountain State Forest: WMU 5C numbers
Deer, bear and turkey rules here follow WMU 5C, 1,126 square miles in the Northern Zone covering parts of Clinton, Franklin and Essex. By law no DMPs are issued in 5C, an Adirondack unit. The bear area for 5C is Adirondacks. Fall turkey in 5C: Oct. 1-14.
| WMU | Zone | DMP target | DMP success | Resident odds | Antler rule | Deer weapons | Bear | Fall turkey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5C | Northern | Not authorized by law | NA | – | No | All | Adirondacks | Oct. 1-14 |
Calculated deer take, 5C
In 2022, 5C produced 1,210 deer by DEC's estimate (583 in 2016).
| Season | Total take | Bucks 1.5+ |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 583 | 480 |
| 2017 | 616 | 528 |
| 2018 | 847 | 691 |
| 2019 | 1,003 | 808 |
| 2020 | 939 | 703 |
| 2021 | 955 | 794 |
| 2022 | 1,210 | 955 |
Bear harvest in 5C for 2025 was 46, or 4.1 per 100 square miles.
The bear objective DEC lists for 5C is to maintain moderate 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.
Maps and parking around Terry Mountain State Forest
DEC lists 2 parking or access points for Terry Mountain State Forest.
| Where to park | Link |
|---|---|
| First Redd Road Parking Area: 44.5866, -73.6259 | Get there |
| End of Redd Road Parking Lot: 44.5873, -73.6394 | Get there |
Map in print form: Terry Mountain State Forest Map · DECinfo Locator
Parking points and maps from DEC terry mountain state forest; checked October 27, 2026.
Terry Mountain State Forest and the public land around it
10 public places within 40 miles are pinned around Terry Mountain State Forest, starting with Burnt Hill State Forest. Combined: 75,474 acres.
| Area | Category | Acreage | WMU | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Hill | State forest | 1,578 | 5C | 3.7 mi | northwest |
| Macomb | State forest | 1,057 | 5C | 4.2 mi | northeast |
| Cadyville | State forest | 371 | 5C | 10 mi | north |
| Ausable Marsh | WMA | 730 | 5G | 12 mi | east |
| Chazy Highlands | Wild forest | 47,589 | 5C | 12 mi | northwest |
| Chazy Highlands | State forest | 5,540 | 5C | 12 mi | northwest |
| Wickham Marsh | WMA | 716 | 5G | 13 mi | east |
| Imperial Mills Dam | WMA | 7 | 5A | 13 mi | northeast |
| Wilmington | Wild forest | 16,940 | 5C, 5F | 13 mi | southwest |
| Valcour Island | Primitive area | 946 | 5A | 13 mi | east |
Points: DEC Lands layer (polygon centroid of the largest part). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Harvest numbers for the towns under Terry Mountain State Forest
Black Brook logged 139 deer in 2019; DEC stopped publishing town tables after that season.
| Town | County | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Bucks, 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Clinton | 94 | 77 | 98 | 133 | 139 | 108 |
| Peru | Clinton | 49 | 76 | 72 | 97 | 137 | 102 |
Recent bear reports from the same towns: Black Brook (2020) 7, Black Brook (2021) 2, Black Brook (2022) 8, Peru (2020) 6, Peru (2021) 3, Peru (2022) 6.
The 2025 deer take for Clinton County was 1,614.
| Year | Deer | Adult males | Adult females |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,313 | 1,056 | 236 |
| 2022 | 1,527 | 1,108 | 332 |
| 2023 | 1,372 | 1,153 | 181 |
| 2024 | 1,439 | 1,137 | 270 |
| 2025 | 1,614 | 1,241 | 278 |
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.
Terry Mountain State Forest: nearby towns and services
Redford sits 6.9 mi from Terry Mountain State Forest, the shortest hop to a town.
| Town | County | Miles off | People | Public acres, 10 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redford | Clinton | 6.9 mi | – | 55,286 |
| Peru | Clinton | 7.2 mi | – | 11,302 |
| Dannemora | Clinton | 11 mi | 2,384 | 33,658 |
| Keeseville | Essex | 11 mi | – | 6,712 |
Open the county guide for Terry Mountain State Forest: Clinton County.
Terry Mountain State Forest: businesses close by
Clinton County is home to 22 DEC-licensed guides (see DEC's guide list). DEC licensed guides
Terry Mountain State Forest: 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.
Terry Mountain State Forest: nearest firing lines
Peru Rod & Gun Club, Inc., 4 miles away, is the nearest range to Terry Mountain State Forest; check its access rule before going.
From DEC, the operators’ pages and directory listings, checked October 27, 2026.
Terry Mountain State Forest: first and last legal light
The DEC guide prints sunrise and sunset for Albany only. The times here are worked out for the centre of Terry Mountain State Forest and match the Albany table within four minutes.
| Date | Season point | Sunrise | Sunset | Deer, bear | Migratory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | Northern bow opener | 6:46 a.m. | 6:45 p.m. | 6:16 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. | 6:16 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Southern bow opener | 6:51 a.m. | 6:38 p.m. | 6:21 a.m. to 7:08 p.m. | 6:21 a.m. to 6:38 p.m. |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Northern regular opener | 7:21 a.m. | 5:57 p.m. | 6:51 a.m. to 6:27 p.m. | 6:51 a.m. to 5:57 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Southern regular opener | 6:59 a.m. | 4:23 p.m. | 6:29 a.m. to 4:53 p.m. | 6:29 a.m. to 4:23 p.m. |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Southern late season | 7:24 a.m. | 4:15 p.m. | 6:54 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. | 6:54 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Late season close | 7:32 a.m. | 4:23 p.m. | 7:02 a.m. to 4:53 p.m. | 7:02 a.m. to 4:23 p.m. |
| May 1, 2027 | Spring turkey opener | 5:46 a.m. | 7:58 p.m. | 5:16 a.m. to 8:28 p.m. | 5:16 a.m. to 7:58 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.
Terry Mountain State Forest in pictures
Terry Mountain State Forest questions, answered from the record
Does the orange law apply on Terry Mountain State Forest?
During firearm deer and bear hunting, for you and anyone with you.
When does legal light start at Terry Mountain State Forest?
Big game from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset; ducks stop at sunset.
Is Terry Mountain State Forest open to public hunting?
It is public DEC land: carry your hunting license and follow the season dates.
What does Terry Mountain State Forest measure?
The record lists 4,814 acres.
What zone and WMU is Terry Mountain State Forest?
The DEC WMU layer gives 5C (Northern Zone).
When does the regular deer season open on Terry Mountain State Forest?
Oct 24 to Dec 6, 2026 for the regular Season in WMU 5C.
What is the bowhunting window on Terry Mountain State Forest?
Archery runs Sep 27 to Oct 23, 2026 to start.
Does Terry Mountain State Forest have Deer Management Permits?
No DMPs exist for 5C.
When does turkey season open on Terry Mountain State Forest?
Yes: May 1 to May 31, 2027, mornings only.
What are the bear dates for Terry Mountain State Forest?
WMU 5C is open for bears Sep 19 to Dec 6, 2026.
How far is Terry Mountain State Forest from a town?
Redford is 6.9 mi away.
Can I leave a tree stand on Terry Mountain State Forest?
Yes, a portable one that harms no tree, labeled with your name and address or license or DEC ID, removed at season end.
Terry Mountain State Forest: what to double-check
Boundaries on the ground beat any web page; watch for posted areas on Terry Mountain State Forest.
Sources: DEC terry mountain state forest · DEC · DEC GIS · DEC; regulations from the 2026-27 New York Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide. Checked October 27, 2026.
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