The Smithtown Hunt, Inc.

Hunting preserves on Long Island offer a rare slice of open land where tradition meets modern access. The Smithtown Hunt, Inc. keeps that balance on 354 Eastport Manor Rd in Manorville, a stretch of Suffolk County where fields still roll toward the pine barrens. They handle the permits, maintain the cover, and set the course so hunters can focus on the day’s outing without scrambling for permissions or scouting new terrain. Manorville sits between the North and South Forks, a quiet pocket that feels farther from the expressway than it really is. Directions are easiest if you pull up the map before heading out; cell service can get spotty once you turn off Route 111. Give them a ring at (631) 909-2940 to confirm the season’s schedule and any gear requirements—some preserves run only certain weekends, and it’s better to ask ahead than show up to locked gates.