go to an upstate college with Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, Wildlife Biology, etc. Paul Smiths, Ranger School in Wanakena, SUNY ESF, etc. You'll make a lot of connections with like minded folks.
If college isn't in you plans, you may need to move to a more rural area, buy a gun, and do what some of the others have suggested (sportsmen's clubs, etc.).
It can be tough in your situation, but once you meet a few good people, you'll be set.