RE: public hunting land in central ny
Jim,
Try this, it worked for me when I first moved up here from Hamilton. Plus you get permission for private land.
Go to the region 7DEC office and find out who gives out the nuisance deer permits. Ask for the names and addresses of farmers who are reporting crop damage. When I did it, I was given about 6 names and got permission for a few places. If a farmer denies you permission be sure to tell the DEC, they like to know about it.
Good Luck!