Recreational Land Leases in NY & PA

About Our Leases

Committed to Sustainability

With nearly 30,000 acres of prime timberland across New York and Pennsylvania, Gutchess offers unique recreational leasing opportunities for every kind of outdoorsman.

Our leases are renewable licenses and run from September 1st through August 31st of the following year. For that time, you will enjoy the exclusive recreational rights on the property you lease. Hunt, camp, hike, or just enjoy the woods with your friends and family.

Gutchess Lumber has been practicing sustainable forestry for over a century. When your business depends on the forests, practicing environmentally responsible forestry and using proven science-based methods is just common sense.

Today Gutchess Lumber owns tens of thousands of acres of forests in the heart of prime northern hardwoods country of New York and Pennsylvania. We selectively harvest forests on 15 to 30-year cycles, maintaining the health of the forest and improving the quality of the timber stands.

Between harvests, our beautiful forests offer the perfect escape for anyone who loves the great outdoors.

How Leasing Works

Find Your Forest

With Gutchess, leasing is easy and hassle-free.

Our leases are renewable licenses and run from September 1st through August 31st of the following year. For that time, you will enjoy the exclusive recreational rights on the property you lease. Existing lessees have priority lease renewal for the following year.

Available Leases

Check back regularly for updated leasing information.

 

Coddington

144 Acres

Lease Rate: $3000/year

This 144-acre property in the Town of Windsor offers a well-rounded mix of habitat and access that’s hard to find in one lease. With two different deeded rights of way, you’ve got flexible, reliable access to the property regardless of conditions or which direction you’re coming from — a real advantage when it comes to […]

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Hollenbeck

100 Acres

Lease Rate: $2500/year

Looking for a well-rounded hunting property with room to set up base camp and hunt hard all season? This 100-acre lease in the Town of Unadilla, Otsego County, sits just 3 miles off Route 88, giving you easy, reliable access without sacrificing that “away from it all” feel once you’re on the property. The property […]

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EWP

119 Acres

Lease Rate: $2500/year

Looking for a serious whitetail property tucked into some of Southern Tier New York’s best big woods? This 120-acre parcel in Killbuck, NY offers rolling hardwood hills thick with oak, maple, and cherry — the kind of mast-producing timber that keeps deer, turkey, and bear on the property year-round. Access is via a deeded right […]

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Phillips Lumber

345 Acres

Lease Rate: $6000/year

A gated road will provide access to this beautiful large acreage lot. Included in the lease is year around use of the cabin located on the property. There is also ample room to bring an RV or camper on the property. You won’t need to look hard to find deer, bear and turkey sign. The […]

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Lyford

20 Acres

Lease Rate: $600/year

This is a perfect lease for one hunter that wants to have their own property to get away from the crowded state lands of New York State. The flat to rolling topography makes access and traversing the property a breeze. You will find wild game sign scattered throughout the property and existing logging roads that […]

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Fostveit Parker

22 Acres

Lease Rate: $700/year

If you aren’t looking to break the bank and want a small tract to call home the Fostveit Parker lot might be just what you are looking for! Located just off Route 35 in Guilford approximately 22 acres is available. There are logging trails throughout the property to easily traverse on foot or with an […]

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Welch/Greenaker Lot

110 Acres

Lease Rate: $3000/year

The Welch Lot is available to lease for this hunting season.  The property was harvested in 2024 leaving excellent woods roads and great access to the entire lot.  The harvest this year will promote deer browse and food sources for wild game of all types.  There are scattered red oak trees as well to produce […]

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Messer-Hannah

537 Acres

Lease Rate: $8500/year

The Messer-Hannah lot is available for the 2025-2026 hunting season.  This large acreage property is a great opportunity to lease a large tract that is easily traversed by ATV or 4×4 vehicle.  The well roads will take you across the entire property allowing you to more efficiently cover a property this large.  The NY/PA border […]

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