The primary purposes of Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA) are for wildlife management, wildlife habitat management, and wildlife-dependent recreation. This WMA is among the region's most popular destinations for hunters, trappers, anglers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. This 1085-acre WMA has been managed for wildlife for almost 50 years and has good habitat diversity. The rolling topography of Cranberry Mountain WMA is dominated by upland forested communities. Oak species, including red, white, black, scarlet, and chestnut oaks are dominant throughout the WMA's forests, with red maple, sugar maple, black birch, and tulip tree also being abundant in some parts of the WMA. Additionally, 25 acres of fields and early successional habitat and six small ponds constructed in the 1960s are maintained to promote a diverse mix of habitat types and improve opportunities for wildlife-dependent recreation. Practice Leave No Trace Principles (leaves DEC website) when recreating on state land to enjoy the outdoors responsibly; minimize impact on the natural resources and avoid conflicts with other users. All users of Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area must follow all State Land Use Regulations and should follow all Outdoor Safety Practices for the safety of the user and protection of the resource.