Half-way point, already: Gobbler season sure goes quick. It’s hard to believe this week we’ll cross the halfway point of spring turkey season. And, every day in the woods is different as the spring foliation period intensifies. While hunters are having … Continue reading →
As part of New York’s week-long celebration of Earth Day, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced that New York will once again provide free First-Time Camper weekends … Continue reading →
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that spring turkey season opens May 1,in all of Upstate New York north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary. In addition, DEC’s annual youth turkey hunting weekend … Continue reading →
Hunters in New York harvested an estimated 227,787 deer during the 2018-19 hunting seasons, approximately 12 percent more than the previous season, State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. The … Continue reading →
The New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame proudly announces that it has inducted 11 new members for 2019. Selection for the Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame does not represent individual achievement, but rather service to the causes of conservation or … Continue reading →
(Washington, D.C.) – On March 26, 2019, the Water, Oceans and Wildlife Sub-Committee of the House Committee on Natural Resources, led by chairman Jared Huffman (CA-02), held a hearing that included H.R. 877: Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is alerting those planning to hike in the Catskills and Adirondacks be prepared. Safety and preparedness are extremely important for winter conditions and are essential for a more enjoyable and safer experience. … Continue reading →
Pheasants have existed in parts of New York since 1892. By the 1920s wild, breeding populations of pheasants were successfully established across the state. The state propagation program began in 1910. A commitment was made to continue the State’s pheasant … 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 →