New York · Public land & water · No lottery
Rattlesnake Hill Wildlife Management Area squirrel and rabbit hunting
Squirrels & rabbits
DEC explicitly documents public seasonal hunting and squirrel/rabbit populations at this named public property.
- Area / county
- Nunda and Ossian, Livingston County; Grove, Allegany County
- Access
- Open during listed seasons
- Agency-reported size
- 5,100 acres
License and access permit
New York hunting license with small-game privileges; required hunter education and youth supervision where applicable. Follow the current squirrel/rabbit regional seasons and legal methods.
When you can go
Use the current regional species season and bag limits; no-lottery access does not mean year-round hunting.
Area restrictions
Stay within signed public property boundaries and use designated entry roads. Follow DEC land-use rules and current regional small-game seasons; this record does not offer a deer-management permit, special controlled hunt or exclusive slot.
Plan with the official agency
The property agency explicitly permits ordinary seasonal hunting at this named public area, and the state sells hunting licenses containing small-game privileges directly. This squirrel/rabbit route requires no draw; separately restricted species and special hunts are excluded.
No lottery is required for the described access and species. Other hunts on the same property may require a drawing. Check current seasons, closures, check-in and capacity before traveling; open access does not reserve an exclusive spot.
Agency sources reviewed 2026-10-07. Official property hunting/access page, current small-game rules and direct-purchase license privileges reviewed October 7, 2026. Check posted boundaries, closures and current rules before travel. Public entry is arranged with the agency, with no Back40 booking fee.
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