# Hunting camp owners, step in **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [April 28, 2009, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919 "2009-04-28T12:24:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Eazy716](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eazy716/32/7443_2.png) [@Eazy716](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Eazy716)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/1 "2009-04-28T12:24:09Z")
I’m currently looking to buy some land somewhere out in the boons(not Boston 😛 ) and I’m curious about a few things. The main things I’m looking to do with the property are build a shooting range, possibly build an artificial pond, and eventually build a cabin. We will also be building some trails for riding dirtbikes and quads. For starters, does anyone know what the restrictions are on discharging weapons on your property? Is there special zoning that you need in order to do this? Certain distances etc? Same question for building artificial ponds? I’ve been searching online, but have found nothing of any assistance. Any input is appreciated. PS - I understand these are pretty vague questions without stating a town/county, but I was just curious of others experiences before I dive into this whole process, and what I need to be aware of before purchasing. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/2 "2009-04-28T12:25:59Z")
We have land in Allegany County, town of Belmont. No zoning requirements for any of those things. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/3 "2009-04-28T12:28:03Z")
I know around here it is typically 500 feet from a house. Edit: I can’t believe the number of ATVs I see on trailers heading south lately. Catt county will soon be teh ATV capital of the world. lol ---
**Author:** ![throwthestick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecc23a/32.png) [@throwthestick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/throwthestick)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/4 "2009-04-28T12:52:09Z")
All your questions are pretty much town specific. It depends where you buy and how much land etc. of course if you are building a range you need to be far enough away from your neighbors for safety and noise reasons. My best advice is to ask the town before you buy. Thats what I did in Warsaw and I am very happy with my property. ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/5 "2009-04-28T13:20:29Z")
land in scio, no zoning requirements there either. ---
**Author:** ![Eazy716](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eazy716/32/7443_2.png) [@Eazy716](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Eazy716)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/6 "2009-04-28T13:49:45Z")
I appreciate the info fellas. :tup: Another question…when you buy property with no structure, how would it be listed? Would it be listed as a second home even if there is no structure on it? ---
**Author:** ![ShiftDead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shiftdead/32/7508_2.png) [@ShiftDead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShiftDead)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/7 "2009-04-28T14:05:15Z")
My family has property in Wellsville. I love it out there. We just line up and shoot into a huge dirt pile left over from when we dug a well and ran plumbing. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/8 "2009-04-28T14:40:22Z")
> [@ShiftDead](#): > > My family has property in Wellsville. I love it out there. We just line up and shoot into a huge dirt pile left over from when we dug a well and ran plumbing. Shit, you’re prob like 10 minutes from us. Shooting meet and then look at JB’s at JB’s? ---
**Author:** ![ugo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ugo/32/7430_2.png) [@ugo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ugo)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/9 "2009-04-28T16:53:19Z")
NY state law: Discharge of Firearms and Bows It is illegal to discharge a firearm or bow: - so that the load or arrow passes over any part of a public highway, - within 500 feet of any school, playground, or an occupied factory or church, - within 500 feet of a dwelling, farm building or structure in occupation or use unless you own it, lease it, are an immediate member of the family, an employee, or have the owner’s consent. You need to use common sense and due caution when shooting. Just because you are 500 feet from the house next door does not mean you can fire a rifle in that direction. If you send a bullet thru something or someone, you are responsible for it in criminal and civil court. If there is no building on the property it is taxed much less. Once you build or make other improvements, like driveways, power poles, sheds etc. the taxes will increase due to higher value. Same as a home in the city, the more it’s worth, the higher the taxes. ---
**Author:** ![Doespike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/doespike/32/5083_2.png) [@Doespike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doespike)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2009, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/10 "2009-04-29T07:44:34Z")
Ugo :tup: As for ponds…just call and talk to a pond builder. My uncle recently had one built on his land in Friendship. I don’t recall any talk of restrictions/regulations. Mostly just how to best do it for his land as far as spring fed, drainage, overflow, etc. ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2009, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/11 "2009-04-29T07:48:27Z")
lots of land by me for sale > [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > Edit: I can’t believe the number of ATVs I see on trailers heading south lately. Catt county will soon be teh ATV capital of the world. lol there was a large dice run this weekend … they were all over ---
**Author:** ![ShiftDead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shiftdead/32/7508_2.png) [@ShiftDead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShiftDead)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2009, 7:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/12 "2009-04-29T07:58:10Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > Shit, you’re prob like 10 minutes from us. Shooting meet and then look at JB’s at JB’s? lol the sad part is that I do not know any of the road names. Just how to get there. Our land used to be some sort of oil field…there is tons of old silos and wood pecker pumps scattered all across the land. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2009, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/13 "2009-04-29T08:02:47Z")
Do you drive by a waterfall about 10-15 min before you get there? That’s by where my place is ---
**Author:** ![ShiftDead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shiftdead/32/7508_2.png) [@ShiftDead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShiftDead)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2009, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/14 "2009-04-29T08:04:04Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > Do you drive by a waterfall about 10-15 min before you get there? That’s by where my place is The waterfall(s) are probably 15 min out. There is a HUGE pink house in the same area as well…not sure if you have seen that thing… ---
**Author:** ![SilverGTP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SilverGTP](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGTP)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2009, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/15 "2009-04-29T10:53:32Z")
> [@justa4door](#): > > lots of land by me for sale where at? my dad’s looking to buy ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2009, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/16 "2009-04-29T11:07:07Z")
> [@justa4door](#): > > there was a large dice run this weekend … they were all over Any idea where??? I thought copper ridge closed?? ---
**Author:** ![Eazy716](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eazy716/32/7443_2.png) [@Eazy716](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Eazy716)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2009, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/17 "2009-04-29T11:07:38Z")
> [@justa4door](#): > > lots of land by me for sale is the area strictly for residential building? or would a hunting camp work around there? ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2009, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/18 "2009-04-29T11:41:29Z")
i miss the salamanca dice runs. those were awesome ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2009, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/19 "2009-04-29T13:00:05Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > i miss the salamanca dice runs. those were awesome Those were awesome i attended every one when they were in existance. It was always awesome to have mercy flight come in to pick up the idiots. It was great when they would route you through the creek ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2009, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919/20 "2009-04-29T13:23:25Z")
majestic trails is having a dice run May 2nd [http://majestictrails.com/trailEvents.php](http://majestictrails.com/trailEvents.php) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hunting-camp-owners-step-in/66919.md?page=2)