Ides of March: The Spring Equinox of March 20 is nearly upon us, and mid-March remains significant in the sporting world. Seasons for cottontail rabbit and snowshoe (varying) hare wrap up on March 17, (Erin go Braugh), leaving only coyote … Continue reading →
More than 600 students from 32 schools across New York competed in the 11th annual National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) tournament at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse on Friday, March 15. The program encourages youth to participate in outdoor activities and specifically … Continue reading →
New York State bear hunters took 1,295 black bears during the 2018 hunting seasons, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced. A complete summary of the 2018 bear harvest with results and maps by county, town, and WMU … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced the agencies will prepare a unit management plan (UMP) for both the Crown Point State Historic Site and … Continue reading →
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos reminds residents that with spring approaching conditions for wildfires will become heightened and residential brush burning is prohibited March 16 through May 14 across New York State. Even though much of the … Continue reading →
The banquet season is upon us. Please lend your support to these events and the organizations that sponsor them. More details can be found on our EVENTS page March 16 – Venison Dinner for Wildlife Sports Museum, Johnstown, NY March … Continue reading →
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that reservations for the new Frontier Town Campground, Equestrian and Day Use Area in the Adirondacks are now open. Reservations can be made for this coming summer season – June 28 through Columbus Day weekend … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the results of a two-year scientific study to determine optimal duck hunting seasons for the coming years. DEC selected the duck season dates by implementing a process that … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that examinations are scheduled for Friday, April 12, 2019, for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking … Continue reading →
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the completion of an aerial Adirondack moose survey that takes place each year as part of a collaborative study of the health of New York’s moose population. … Continue reading →