my dad and i have been turkey hunting for the past five years or so at a lodge in upstate new york. we had some awesome experiences and great memories, but to be honest we are sick of paying over $1000 every spring for only 3 days of hunting, and any turkey hunter knows that no hunt is guarunteed. we have tried state land, but it was not productive at all. we do not own any of our own land upstate. for the upcoming 2006 season both of us are very unsure of what we are going to do. so i decided to post this here. if anyone owns land, anywhere in upstate new york, and would be willing to open your land to my father and i, we would be forever grateful. we are willing to work or pay. my father and i have always been respsonsible and safe hunters, and we promise to do the same on your land. i know this is asking alot, but i thought it was worth a try.
thank you and safe hunting

i wish i cold help you man good luck

where have you been hunting up in NY. I may be able to help

mookyj are you going to let him hunt on your land

There is a lot of really great public lands here and we hunt that almost half the trime. I have 138 acres and a 350 acre lease plus places I have permission, but that is usually kept for us, donated hunts, and friends.

my dad and i have been hunting at oakridge lodge which is located in cherry valley, otstego county. its an awesome place by the way, but you need the cash. mookyj, where is that state land your talking about? my dad and i tried some state land in otstego, and it was horrible, but if you could help us find some that has birds on it that would be awesome. hope to hear from you soon.

Good Luck!!!

Check with jalvja, He threw the invite my way this spring...

Wish I could help,Problem is I live in Pa.

I have this in my book, these spots are within 30 mins of Cortland exit off of 81

Kettlebail State Forest- 587 acres
Morgan Hill State Forest- 5508 acres.
Hewitt State Forest- 937 acres.
Baker School House State Forest- 1276 acres,
Donahue State Forest- 1164 acres
Seacord Hill State Forest- 4639 acres.
CuylerHill State Forest - 5507 acres
Dog Hollow State Forest- 723 acres
Lincklaen State Forest- 4,655 acres.
Mariposa State Forest- 967 acres
Maxon Creek State Forest- 907 acres
Muller Hill State Forest- 3091 acres.
DeruyterState Forest- 972 acres
Highland/Spafford Forest - 701 acres,
Morrow Mountain State Forest- 1290 acres
Three Springs State Forest- 797 acres.

thats awesome mook thanks. just curious, all of these places have turkey on them?

jalvja, we would be willing to pay the non-resident fees. i dont want to sound like im inviting myself, i just thought i would let you know.