Bashakill Wildlife Management Area: hunting, parking and access
Bashakill Wildlife Management Area is 3,107 acres (DEC) managed by DEC in the town of Mamakating, Sullivan County and Town of Deerpark, Orange County, in WMU 3M (Southern Zone). DEC lists 16 parking areas with coordinates.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: DEC's page for Bashakill WMA, read 2026-10-18. Boundary: DEC GIS.
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| Size | 3,107 acres (DEC) |
|---|---|
| Location (DEC) | Town of Mamakating, Sullivan County and Town of Deerpark, Orange County |
| WMU | WMU 3M |
| Zone | Southern Zone |
| DEC region | Region 3 |
| Open | Year-round |
| Fee | Free |
| Parking areas (DEC) | 16 |
| Activities DEC lists | Hiking, Hunting, Trapping, Freshwater Fishing and Watchable Wildlife |
| Nearest towns | Wurtsboro (next to it), Bloomingburg (next to it) and Otisville (2 mi) |
Where do you park at Bashakill WMA?
DEC lists 16 parking areas for Bashakill WMA:
| DEC's description | Latitude, longitude |
|---|---|
| The WMA is located at | 41.53591, -74.51703 |
| Haven Road | 41.53776, -74.51961 |
| "Stop Sign" | 41.53599, -74.51163 |
| Stonefield Lane | 41.51495, -74.55234 |
| Stonefield Lane | 41.51919, -74.54978 |
| Westbrookville "Diner Fields Road" | 41.50276, -74.55294 |
| Indian Orchard Road | 41.49954, -74.55210 |
| South Road "Zurl's" Boat Launch | 41.51652, -74.53800 |
| South Road "Nature Trail" | 41.50870, -74.54420 |
| South Road - South End of Railroad Grade | 41.50249, -74.54903 |
| South Road- North of Rte. 17 | 41.55771, -74.48601 |
| South Road - South of Rte. 17 | 41.55497, -74.48799 |
| South Road "Big Tree" Parking Area | 41.54558, -74.49789 |
| South Road North of Haven Road | 41.53530, -74.51001 |
| Beaver Point | 41.54333, -74.51070 |
| Walker Lane | 41.56400, -74.48309 |
From DEC's page for Bashakill WMA.
What can you hunt on Bashakill WMA, and when?
DEC's map of hunting on DEC-managed lands marks the area open to hunting. DEC lists these activities for the area: hiking, hunting, trapping, freshwater fishing and watchable wildlife. Hunting on a WMA follows the seasons of the WMU the ground is in. In WMU 3M, the 2026 regular firearms deer season runs November 21 to December 13. WMU 3M also has the early antlerless season, September 12 to 20. It has DEC's early bear season, September 12 to 27.
| WMU | WMA acres in it | Deer harvested (whole WMU) | Adult bucks | Bears (whole WMU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU 3M | 3,086 | 4,862 (2025) | 2,435 | 93 (2025) |
Harvest: DEC 2025 Deer Harvest Summary; DEC 2025 Bear Harvest Summary. Seasons: DEC, 2026 big game hunting seasons in October.
What DEC says about each activity here
- Hiking. "Fifteen miles of walking trails and several observation towers enhance the visitor's outdoor experience."
- Watchable Wildlife. "The Bashakill Wetland is home to over 200 species of birds and is a state designated Bird Conservation Area."
From DEC's page for Bashakill WMA.
How do you get to Bashakill WMA?
Highways within five miles: NY 17, US 209, NY 211, I-86 and NY 17K. Nearest towns: Wurtsboro (next to it), Bloomingburg (next to it), Otisville (2 miles) and Wurtsboro Hills (2 miles). State land nearby, as DEC names it: Roosa Gap State Forest, Shawangunk Ridge State Forest, Neversink River Unique Area and Stewart State Forest.
Which other WMAs are near Bashakill?
| WMA | Miles away (straight line) | WMU | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mongaup Valley WMA | 12 | 3K | 6,313 |
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Bashakill WMA?
Yes. DEC's map of hunting on DEC-managed lands marks it open to hunting. Bashakill WMA lies in WMU 3M, and seasons follow the WMU's: in 2026 the regular firearms deer season there runs November 21 to December 13.
Where do you park at Bashakill WMA?
DEC lists 16 parking areas: The WMA is located at (41.5359, -74.5170), Haven Road (41.5378, -74.5196) and "Stop Sign" (41.5360, -74.5116), and more in the table on this page.
What WMU is Bashakill WMA in?
All of Bashakill WMA is in WMU 3M. DEC estimates 4,862 deer were taken in the whole WMU in 2025.
What is the nearest town to Bashakill WMA?
Wurtsboro, next to the area, by the Census map of places. Bloomingburg is also next to it.
How big is Bashakill WMA?
DEC gives 3,107 acres.
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Where these facts come from
- Area facts, habitat, parking and plans: DEC, Bashakill WMA.
- Boundary: DEC Wildlife Management Areas. Public land around it: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US 4.1). Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
- WMU harvest: DEC 2025 Deer Harvest Summary; DEC 2025 Bear Harvest Summary. Seasons: DEC, 2026-27 early big game hunting seasons in September; DEC, 2026 big game hunting seasons in October.
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