RE: NY's Southern Tier
I was born and raised in Steuben county (have moved away but return each fall for archery or gun or both). The hunting is good, although, this last year basically sucked...IMO. Areas around Hornell, Bath, Corning, and Prattsburg (a little further north) have lots-o-deer with some nice bucks scattered. Even some of the Wildlife Management Areas are good. I've hunted (bow and gun but prefer bow) Erwin alot and been successful. It totals about 2600 acres I believe. You could do worse.