Bear, Grouse Season: It’s hard to believe that hunting seasons are upon us, but they are. With black bear season opening in the Adirondacks on Saturday, Sept. 19 and grouse season opening the next day, the woods will start to get … Continue reading →
Black bear hunting seasons opened Sept. 12 in the southeastern part of the state and begin Sept. 19 in the Adirondack region. Ruffed grouse season begins in the Northern Zone on Sept. 20. In northern New York, the early bear … Continue reading →
Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species – Best Practices for Sportsmen & Sportswomen Tuesday, September 22nd 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Hosted ONLINE via Zoom, RSVP Required, Register here: http://adkinvasives.com/Events/Detail/52 Emerald Ash Borer (Photo DEC)The Adirondacks are an endless playground for … Continue reading →
Warrensburg, NY – If you have taken the online NYSDEC Hunter Education course, and would like additional tips and recommendations for hunting, are a beginner hunter who would like some extra knowledge, or are interested in having the opportunity to … Continue reading →
Canada goose hunting season opens Tuesday, Sept. 1, throughout most of the state. In addition, for the first time and for the 2020-2021 hunting season, DEC has incorporated the Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration into the DEC Automated Licensing System (DECALS) licensing … Continue reading →
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for the 2020-2021 season will go on sale Monday, August 10. Licenses and permits can be purchased … Continue reading →
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that a new online bowhunter education certification course opens today, July 15, 2020. A bowhunter education course is required for all hunters who use a bow and arrow … Continue reading →
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced the acquisition of several parcels totaling 662 acres in St. Lawrence, Oneida, and Lewis counties to enhance public access to a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, … Continue reading →
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the launch of the State’s new system for the sale of fishing, hunting, and trapping licenses. The new DEC Automated Licensing System (DECALS)includes user-friendly information to help users locate vendors, receive … Continue reading →
DEC Seeking Reports of Moose Sightings (6/12) DEC is asking the public to report moose sightings as part of ongoing efforts to monitor moose distribution in New York. Most of New York’s moose live in the Adirondacks, but we … Continue reading →
