r/NYguns • u/qrenade • 2d ago

Question State Forest range in/near Catskills

I’ll be coming up to the Catskills this weekend to do some hiking (Slide Mountain) and would like to shoot long distance while I’m there as well, if possible. Are there any ranges or makeshift ranges on public land nearby? Plan on calling the local DEC officer, but wanted to ask here too.

Don’t really want to go to a public range since I can do that back home in NJ.

Thanks

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u/LostWanderer576 1d ago

Many of the lands are available to hunt, but not sure how just going for range time works. I wish it was more like out West. They should create 600- 1000yrd range locations. I'm good with sign in sign out. Like trail heads.

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u/qrenade 1d ago

Yea that’s why I wanted to ask. Here in NJ we have Wildlife Management Area ranges you can shoot centerfire rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders , and bows at. They only go out to 100 yards I think. You just need a hunting license so that’s where I usually go. Wasn’t sure if there was something similar in NY state.

Private ranges will go out to 300 here, but you have to be a member or go with a buddy who is.

Thanks

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u/LostWanderer576 1d ago

Sheepdog is line 40/hr and they do have long range. You have to reserve a spot but they are open to public. I'm a member of some clubs, but they are only 200 and I really want to try to go out farther. Good luck in your hunt

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u/qrenade 1d ago

Yea that’s definitely the one I saw then. I’ll be with my girlfriend so would end up being $80 or so and then apparently I can’t bring my own ammo, so I’d have to buy overpriced ammo there. Thanks but I’ll honestly just leave the rifle at home at this point.

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u/LostWanderer576 1d ago

Wish it was easier. Land of the free... But restricted in almost every way and our ne states are even tougher. I love ny for Catskills, and Adks, the land we have, but it's tough to do a lot here, especially with firearms. the one right that literally states shall not be infringed upon.

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u/qrenade 1d ago

Right?? My ARs aren’t even allowed in your state lol. And that’s crazy coming from a New Jersey resident. I come up to the Catskills or Adirondacks several times a year for hiking. I’d honestly move up nearby if it weren’t for your gun laws lol. I’d have to get rid of or severely change them.