NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY

Blenheim-Gilboa Power Project
Archery Hunt

Instructions to Permit Holders

Deer and turkey hunting with compound, recurve or longbow will be permitted during the regular open seasons for bow hunters with the Blenheim-Gilboa archery permit. 1.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Southern Zone hunting regulations apply. Observe all D.E.C. laws and project regulations.  Report any game law violations.

Possession of a firearm by a permit holder while on Power Authority property will result in automatic revocation of the permit and notification to D.E.C. for possible prosecution.  Permit holders who encounter persons with firearms should report to project security.

Power Authority posted signs and yellow blaze marks identify the project boundaries.  Do not hunt on adjacent lands.  As noted on the attached map, permits are valid only in management areas A-E; safety zones are marked with signs reading “restricted Area, No Hunting.” Do Not Enter These Areas.

Cars must be parked in designated parking areas, either in parking lots or roadside, as shown on the attached map.  Travel portions of all roadways must be kept clear.

The permit back patch must be displayed on the hunter’s back while on the project property.

Portable tree stands may be used.  They must be removed on or before December 21.  The Power Authority is not responsible for any lost or stolen property.  Use of nails, wire, screw in tree steps, or any permanent fasteners is prohibited.  Deer stands should not be set-up in proximity to hiking trails, as there are other recreational users on the property during the hunting season.

Hunters may enter the project one-hour before daylight and must leave not later than one hour after sunset.  Wounded game may be recovered after sunset only by prior notification of project security and conservation law enforcement.

Do not litter. Carry in, carry out.

This program was designed and implemented for your benefit through a cooperative effort between the New York Power Authority and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.  It will be a successful program if YOU protect and obey the laws.

1. Bow Season: October 16-November 19; December 13-December 21. Hunting with bow only is permitted during the Regular Season (November 20-December 12) subject to permit terms.