Utica Marsh Wildlife Management Area: hunting, parking and access
Utica Marsh Wildlife Management Area is 198 acres (measured from DEC's map) managed by DEC in the town of Marcy and City of Utica, Oneida County, in WMUs 6P and 6S (Southern Zone). DEC lists 1 parking area with coordinates.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: DEC's page for Utica Marsh WMA, read 2026-10-18. Boundary: DEC GIS.
DEC landOther state landUtica Marsh WMAWMU lineHighway
| Size | 198 acres (measured from DEC's map) |
|---|---|
| Location (DEC) | Town of Marcy and City of Utica, Oneida County |
| WMU | WMU 6P, WMU 6S |
| Zone | Southern Zone |
| DEC region | Region 6 |
| Open | Year-round |
| Fee | Free |
| Parking areas (DEC) | 1 |
| Activities DEC lists | Hiking, Trapping, Freshwater Fishing and Watchable Wildlife |
| Nearest towns | Marcy (next to it), Utica (next to it) and Yorkville (2 mi) |
Where do you park at Utica Marsh WMA?
DEC lists 1 parking area for Utica Marsh WMA:
| DEC's description | Latitude, longitude |
|---|---|
| North Genesee Street parking area | 43.11246, -75.21759 |
From DEC's page for Utica Marsh WMA.
What can you hunt on Utica Marsh WMA, and when?
DEC lists these activities for the area: hiking, trapping, freshwater fishing and watchable wildlife. Hunting on a WMA follows the seasons of the WMU the ground is in. In WMU 6P, the 2026 regular firearms deer season runs November 21 to December 13. WMU 6P also has the early antlerless season, September 12 to 20.
| WMU | WMA acres in it | Deer harvested (whole WMU) | Adult bucks | Bears (whole WMU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU 6P | 149 | 1,060 (2025) | 455 | 0 (2025) |
| WMU 6S | 49 | 2,239 (2025) | 1,215 | 0 (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 2017.
What DEC says about each activity here
- Freshwater Fishing. "Anglers can access both the Mohawk River and the Barge Canal."
- Watchable Wildlife. "Hiking and bike riding are the primary activities for visitors at the Utica Marsh."
From DEC's page for Utica Marsh WMA.
How do you get to Utica Marsh WMA?
Highways within five miles: NY 8, I-90, NY 12, NY 5, NY 49 and NY 840. Nearest towns: Marcy (next to it), Utica (next to it), Yorkville (2 miles) and Whitesboro (3 miles). State land nearby, as DEC names it: Oriskany Flats WMA.
Which other WMAs are near Utica Marsh?
| WMA | Miles away (straight line) | WMU | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriskany Flats WMA | 7 | 6P | 806 |
| Rome WMA | 15 | 6P | 1,279 |
| Plantation Island WMA | 16 | 6S | 200 |
Questions hunters ask
Where do you park at Utica Marsh WMA?
DEC lists 1 parking area: North Genesee Street parking area (43.1125, -75.2176).
What WMU is Utica Marsh WMA in?
Utica Marsh WMA lies across WMU 6P (149 acres) and WMU 6S (49 acres).
What is the nearest town to Utica Marsh WMA?
Marcy, next to the area, by the Census map of places. Utica is also next to it.
How big is Utica Marsh WMA?
198 acres, measured from DEC's boundary.
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Where these facts come from
- Area facts, habitat, parking and plans: DEC, Utica Marsh 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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