Waneta-Lamoka Wildlife Management Area: hunting, parking and access
Waneta-Lamoka Wildlife Management Area is 165 acres (DEC) managed by DEC in the town of Tyrone, Schuyler County, in WMUs 8W and 8R (Southern Zone). DEC lists 2 parking areas with coordinates.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: DEC's page for Waneta-Lamoka WMA, read 2026-10-18. Boundary: DEC GIS.
DEC landWaneta-Lamoka WMAWMU lineHighway
| Size | 165 acres (DEC) |
|---|---|
| Location (DEC) | Town of Tyrone, Schuyler County |
| WMU | WMU 8W, WMU 8R |
| Zone | Southern Zone |
| DEC region | Region 8 |
| Open | Year-round |
| Fee | Free |
| Parking areas (DEC) | 2 |
| Activities DEC lists | Hunting, Trapping, Freshwater Fishing and Watchable Wildlife |
| Nearest towns | Hammondsport (7 mi), Dundee (9 mi) and Watkins Glen (11 mi) |
Where do you park at Waneta-Lamoka WMA?
DEC lists 2 parking areas for Waneta-Lamoka WMA:
| DEC's description | Latitude, longitude |
|---|---|
| County Road 23, large gravel parking area | 42.42150, -77.08890 |
| County Road 23 | 42.42190, -77.08940 |
From DEC's page for Waneta-Lamoka WMA.
What can you hunt on Waneta-Lamoka WMA, and when?
DEC lists these activities for the area: hunting, trapping, freshwater fishing and watchable wildlife. Hunting on a WMA follows the seasons of the WMU the ground is in. In WMU 8W, 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 8W | 104 | 3,878 (2025) | 2,016 | 16 (2025) |
| WMU 8R | 55 | 4,629 (2025) | 2,000 | 3 (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
- Freshwater Fishing. "A boat launch provides access to Waneta and Lamoka lakes where excellent fishing opportunities exist."
- Watchable Wildlife. "This WMA provides habitat for waterfowl, furbearers, songbirds, fish, and wetland-dependent wildlife."
From DEC's page for Waneta-Lamoka WMA.
How do you get to Waneta-Lamoka WMA?
Highways within five miles: NY 226, NY 54, NY 230 and NY 54A. Nearest towns: Hammondsport (7 miles), Dundee (9 miles), Watkins Glen (11 miles) and Savona (11 miles). State land nearby, as DEC names it: Birdseye Hollow State Forest, Goundry Hill State Forest, Sugar Hill State Forest and Watkins Glen State Park.
Which other WMAs are near Waneta-Lamoka?
| WMA | Miles away (straight line) | WMU | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook WMA | 8 | 8P | 116 |
| Catharine Creek WMA | 13 | 8S | 1,000 |
| Erwin WMA | 19 | 8T | 2,507 |
| Willard WMA | 20 | 8S | 154 |
| High Tor WMA | 20 | 8N | 6,800 |
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Waneta-Lamoka WMA?
Yes. DEC lists hunting among the area's activities. Waneta-Lamoka WMA lies in WMUs 8W and 8R, 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 Waneta-Lamoka WMA?
DEC lists 2 parking areas: County Road 23, large gravel parking area (42.4215, -77.0889) and County Road 23 (42.4219, -77.0894).
What WMU is Waneta-Lamoka WMA in?
Waneta-Lamoka WMA lies across WMU 8W (104 acres) and WMU 8R (55 acres).
What is the nearest town to Waneta-Lamoka WMA?
Hammondsport, about 7 miles away, by the Census map of places. Dundee is 9 miles away.
How big is Waneta-Lamoka WMA?
DEC gives 165 acres.
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Where these facts come from
- Area facts, habitat, parking and plans: DEC, Waneta-Lamoka 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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