The New York Mountains are a landscape of jumbled granite laced with a pinyon pine and juniper forest. Much of this mountain range consists of steep rocky slopes that attract only the hardiest of hunters. At 5,000-feet in elevation, the base of the mountain can be cold with snow in fall and winter. Springs and stock tanks provide water for both cattle and wildlife. Mule deer attract the majority of hunters to the New York Mountains; Gambel's quail and chukar are also hunted here. Much of the access to hunting areas is along private roads leading to residences. Please respect landowner wishes and do not trespass on private property without permission.

The rugged Clark Mountain is located north of Interstate 15 along Excelsior Mine Road. Most of the area is designated as Wilderness; motor vehicle access is prohibited. Hunters hiking into the area will find steep rocky slopes supporting a pinyon pine and juniper forest with a scattered stand of ancient white fir atop the mountain. Several springs are located around the mountain and provide good water supplies year round to bighorn sheep, mule deer and chukar.

The Mid Hills are a lower range between the Providence Mountains and the New York Mountains. Stock tanks and springs are scattered among the rolling hills. This area receives a fair amount of rain and boasts a healthy population of sagebrush with scattered groves of pinyon pine and juniper. During deer season this is the most heavily hunted area in the Preserve. California quail are also hunted in the Mid Hills. The quail population fluctuates during drought years but generally there are enough to hunt year round. Two campgrounds are located in the area: Mid Hills and Hole-in-the-Wall. The campgrounds normally fill up and stay filled until the last day of deer season.

Hunting Tips
The California Department of Fish and Game regulates hunting throughout the state. A current California State hunting license, available from the state Fish and Game Commission, is required. Be prepared to present your hunting license and tags to federal or state officials.

The discharge of weapons is only allowed within the Preserve while legally hunting. Loaded weapons are not permitted in campgrounds. No ‘plinking’ or target shooting is permitted within the Preserve. Discharge of weapons within 1/4 mile of any structure or campground is not permitted. Collection of wood–live or dead–is prohibited. No driving off road. Motor vehicles are not allowed in wilderness areas.