Bow-Hunting Program Sparks Public Safety Advisory

RIVERHEAD, NY — Bow hunting is now ongoing in Riverhead, and town officials have issued a public safety advisory.

According to town officials, the program has begun at Enterprise Park at Calverton, or EPCAL, as well as at town-owned property on Sound Avenue and Middle Road.

Bow hunting takes place from October 1 to January 1, 2027 at both EPCAL and at the Sound Avenue property, and from October 1 to January 31, 2027 at the Middle Road property, town officials said.

"At EPCAL, members of the public are respectfully advised to stay on the walking path at all times, and off of the runways at all times, including pets. Please do not enter the woods where active deer hunting is taking place," officials said.