Let’s Go Deer Hunting: It’s hard to remember an autumn as warm as this one has been and for the most part, it is impacting hunters who simply don’t enjoy the warmer temperatures. Many question what they’d do with a … Continue reading →
A concept spawned by two outdoor writers in 1967 has grown into a viable organization of nearly 100 professional communicators and dozens of supporting members—businesses and organizations in the outdoor industry—and that group, the New York State Outdoor Writers Association, … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is extending the public comment period on the draft amendment to the 5 Mile Conservation Easement Interim Recreation Management Plan and the conservation easement portion of the Raquette Boreal Wild Forest … Continue reading →
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that several small game hunting seasons open October 1. In addition, special youth-only hunting seasons for pheasants and waterfowl open prior to the start of the regular … Continue reading →
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the start of early bear hunting seasons across New York State. In northern New York, the early bear season runs from Sept. 16 to Oct. 13 in WMUs … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that invasive pest emerald ash borer (EAB) has been found and confirmed for the first time in Franklin and St. Lawrence counties. DEC captured the insects in monitoring traps … Continue reading →
Aug. 31 Update DEC Extends Public Comment Period on Draft Chronic Wasting Disease Plan Through September 15 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC will accept written comments on the draft New … Continue reading →
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today issued a reminder and encouraged outdoor enthusiasts to consider purchasing a $5.00 Habitat/Access Stamp, an optional stamp that helps support the DEC’s efforts to conserve habitat and increase … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released information about the upcoming waterfowl hunting seasons, including season dates and updated regulations. “New York takes great pride in using the best available science and input from hunters to … Continue reading →
Hunters in New York State harvested an estimated 213,061 deer during the 2016-17 hunting seasons, an estimated five percent increase over 2015-16 levels, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. The 2016 deer take included 106,055 antlerless … Continue reading →
