Erwin Wildlife Management Area: hunting, parking and access
Erwin Wildlife Management Area is 2,507 acres (DEC) managed by DEC in the town of Erwin, Steuben County, in WMU 8T (Southern Zone). DEC lists 11 parking areas with coordinates.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: DEC's page for Erwin WMA, read 2026-10-18. Boundary: DEC GIS.
DEC landErwin WMAWMU lineHighway
| Size | 2,507 acres (DEC) |
|---|---|
| Location (DEC) | Town of Erwin, Steuben County |
| WMU | WMU 8T |
| Zone | Southern Zone |
| DEC region | Region 8 |
| Open | Year-round |
| Fee | Free |
| Parking areas (DEC) | 11 |
| Activities DEC lists | Hiking, Hunting, Trapping, Freshwater Fishing and Watchable Wildlife |
| Nearest towns | Gang Mills (next to it), Coopers Plains (next to it) and Painted Post (2 mi) |
Where do you park at Erwin WMA?
DEC lists 11 parking areas for Erwin WMA:
| DEC's description | Latitude, longitude |
|---|---|
| Smith Road, very large, stone | 42.17620, -77.17350 |
| Smith Road, next to dirt road | 42.17150, -77.18280 |
| Weaver Creek Road, dirt area | 42.15890, -77.15480 |
| Weaver Creek Road, grass area | 42.15810, -77.15700 |
| Weaver Creek Road, grass area | 42.15010, -77.15700 |
| Weaver Creek Road, grass / dirt here to pond | 42.15970, -77.17130 |
| Weaver Creek Road, grass / dirt area | 42.15720, -77.16450 |
| Weaver Creek Road, dirt area | 42.16300, -77.15080 |
| Weaver Creek Road, pull off at main gate | 42.14660, -77.15060 |
| Weaver Creek Road | 42.14730, -77.15650 |
| Beartown Road, grassy area | 42.14250, -77.15860 |
From DEC's page for Erwin WMA.
What can you hunt on Erwin 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 8T, 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 8T | 2,769 | 4,401 (2025) | 2,148 | 37 (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 July 2020.
What DEC says about each activity here
- Freshwater Fishing. "Fishermen can find bass, bullheads, and panfish in the two man-made ponds."
- Watchable Wildlife. "Many hiking trails provide access for hiking and bird study."
From DEC's page for Erwin WMA.
How do you get to Erwin WMA?
Highways within five miles: I-86, NY 17, US 15, I-99, NY 415 and NY 417. Nearest towns: Gang Mills (next to it), Coopers Plains (next to it), Painted Post (2 miles) and Riverside (3 miles). State land nearby, as DEC names it: Cameron State Forest, Cameron Mills State Forest, Dry Run State Forest and Erwin Hollow State Forest.
Which other WMAs are near Erwin?
| WMA | Miles away (straight line) | WMU | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helmer Creek WMA | 10 | 8T | 126 |
| Big Flats WMA | 13 | 8Y | 136 |
| West Cameron WMA | 14 | 8T | 165 |
| Cold Brook WMA | 17 | 8P | 116 |
| Waneta-Lamoka WMA | 19 | 8W | 165 |
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Erwin WMA?
Yes. DEC's map of hunting on DEC-managed lands marks it open to hunting. Erwin WMA lies in WMU 8T, 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 Erwin WMA?
DEC lists 11 parking areas: Smith Road, very large, stone (42.1762, -77.1735), Smith Road, next to dirt road (42.1715, -77.1828) and Weaver Creek Road, dirt area (42.1589, -77.1548), and more in the table on this page.
What WMU is Erwin WMA in?
All of Erwin WMA is in WMU 8T. DEC estimates 4,401 deer were taken in the whole WMU in 2025.
What is the nearest town to Erwin WMA?
Gang Mills, next to the area, by the Census map of places. Coopers Plains is also next to it.
How big is Erwin WMA?
DEC gives 2,507 acres.
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Where these facts come from
- Area facts, habitat, parking and plans: DEC, Erwin 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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