Hunting
Black River State Forest
Excellent hunting opportunities exist on the Black River State Forest. Common species that can be found on the forest include the following.
- Beaver
- Black bear
- Bobcat
- Fisher
- Raccoon
- Ruffed grouse
- Squirrels
- Waterfowl
- Whitetail deer
- Wild turkey
- Woodcock
The forest is open to public hunting during designated seasons with the appropriate license.
Areas where hunting is not allowed include:
- State forest campgrounds (Castle Mound, Pigeon Creek and East Fork)
- Day use areas (Oxbow Pond and Perry Creek)
- Any areas signed as closed to hunting
- Private land within the forest boundary*
*Exception: Unless permission is given to the hunter by the landowner or the land is open to hunting through the private tax law lands designation.