Conesus Inlet Wildlife Management Area: hunting, parking and access
Conesus Inlet Wildlife Management Area is 1,120 acres (DEC) managed by DEC in the township of Conesus, Livingston County, in WMU 8M (Southern Zone). DEC lists 6 parking areas with coordinates.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: DEC's page for Conesus Inlet WMA, read 2026-10-18. Boundary: DEC GIS.
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| Size | 1,120 acres (DEC) |
|---|---|
| Location (DEC) | Township of Conesus, Livingston County |
| WMU | WMU 8M |
| Zone | Southern Zone |
| DEC region | Region 8 |
| Open | Year-round |
| Fee | Free |
| Parking areas (DEC) | 6 |
| Activities DEC lists | Hiking, Hunting, Trapping, Freshwater Fishing and Watchable Wildlife |
| Nearest towns | Scottsburg (next to it), Conesus (2 mi) and Groveland Station (3 mi) |
Where do you park at Conesus Inlet WMA?
DEC lists 6 parking areas for Conesus Inlet WMA:
| DEC's description | Latitude, longitude |
|---|---|
| Guiltner Road | 42.68322, -77.70325 |
| East Swamp Road | 42.70159, -77.69686 |
| Sliker Hill Road | 42.71921, -77.70534 |
| Sliker Hill Road | 42.71537, -77.71254 |
| West Lake Road | 42.71756, -77.71429 |
| South Cove Lane | 42.72293, -77.71705 |
From DEC's page for Conesus Inlet WMA.
What can you hunt on Conesus Inlet 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 8M, the 2026 regular firearms deer season runs November 21 to December 13.
| WMU | WMA acres in it | Deer harvested (whole WMU) | Adult bucks | Bears (whole WMU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU 8M | 1,175 | 3,209 (2025) | 1,353 | 2 (2025) |
Harvest: DEC 2025 Deer Harvest Summary; DEC 2025 Bear Harvest Summary. Seasons: DEC, 2026 big game hunting seasons in October.
DEC's plans for the area: a Habitat Management Plan approved February 2018.
What DEC says about each activity here
- Hunting. "Conesus Inlet game includes waterfowl, white-tailed deer, ring-necked pheasants, ruffed grouse, squirrels, and cottontail rabbits; while muskrat, mink, raccoon, grey fox, and red fox provide most of the trapping opportunities."
- Trapping. "Conesus Inlet game includes waterfowl, white-tailed deer, ring-necked pheasants, ruffed grouse, squirrels, and cottontail rabbits; while muskrat, mink, raccoon, grey fox, and red fox provide most of the trapping opportunities."
- Freshwater Fishing. "Several parking lots and two scenic overlooks offer excellent access and opportunities to observe wildlife."
- Watchable Wildlife. "A nature trail along the western portion provides viewing of wetland and upland habitats and wildlife species."
From DEC's page for Conesus Inlet WMA.
How do you get to Conesus Inlet WMA?
Highways within five miles: NY 256, NY 15, NY 63, I-390, NY 36 and NY 258. Nearest towns: Scottsburg (next to it), Conesus (2 miles), Groveland Station (3 miles) and Websters Crossing (3 miles). State land nearby, as DEC names it: Hemlock-Canadice State Forest and Sonyea State Forest.
Which other WMAs are near Conesus Inlet?
| WMA | Miles away (straight line) | WMU | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeoye Inlet WMA | 11 | 8N | 2,637 |
| Honeoye Creek WMA | 13 | 8H | 717 |
| Rattlesnake Hill WMA | 14 | 9P | 5,100 |
| Stid Hill WMA | 16 | 8N | 1,035 |
| High Tor WMA | 18 | 8N | 6,800 |
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Conesus Inlet WMA?
Yes. DEC's map of hunting on DEC-managed lands marks it open to hunting. Conesus Inlet WMA lies in WMU 8M, 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 Conesus Inlet WMA?
DEC lists 6 parking areas: Guiltner Road (42.6832, -77.7032), East Swamp Road (42.7016, -77.6969) and Sliker Hill Road (42.7192, -77.7053), and more in the table on this page.
What WMU is Conesus Inlet WMA in?
All of Conesus Inlet WMA is in WMU 8M. DEC estimates 3,209 deer were taken in the whole WMU in 2025.
What is the nearest town to Conesus Inlet WMA?
Scottsburg, next to the area, by the Census map of places. Conesus is 2 miles away.
How big is Conesus Inlet WMA?
DEC gives 1,120 acres.
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Where these facts come from
- Area facts, habitat, parking and plans: DEC, Conesus Inlet 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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