(a) No person shall hunt in the area during the hunting season on days the permit station is open unless he possesses a special hunting permit, issued by the Department of Environmental Conservation, a hunting or hunting and fishing license, if required, and, if hunting ducks and geese, a Federal duck stamp (if 16 years of age or older). The permit station will be open from the beginning of the goose season to a date determined by the department when permits will no longer be required.

(b) No person shall trespass in any area posted with “Restricted Area” signs. No person shall enter the area for any purpose whatsoever without a valid hunting permit and/or written permission from the landowner.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (a) of this section, cooperating landowners, their lessees, members of their immediate families, and persons acting with their written consent may hunt without a special hunting permit in the area. No such person shall hunt in the area unless he so notifies the department at the check station the day before he wishes to hunt.