May Day: New York’s youth hunting weekend seemed to be a success on many accounts. For the most part, the weather cooperated, even though it was a bit chilly on Saturday. However, a cool, quiet morning is a good one for … Continue reading →
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced that spring turkey season opens May 1, in all parts of Upstate New York, north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary. In addition, DEC’s annual youth turkey hunting … Continue reading →
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today released the hunting-related shooting incident (HRSI) and tree stand or other elevated incident reports for New York’s 2020 hunting seasons. The reports are consistent with the low incident … Continue reading →
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a new opportunity for young hunters. The State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo includes legislation that now allows youths ages 12 and … Continue reading →
Jim Massett is surely one of the best deer hunters the Adirondacks has ever known, if not the entire Northeast and beyond. Many of us have met him at sports shows and attended his seminars and find that he immediately … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today urged hikers to postpone hikes on trails above 2,500 feet until high elevation trails have dried and hardened. As snow and ice continue to melt at high elevations, steep trails … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) announced the launch of a pilot reservation system that was developed in partnership to provide reliable access and address public safety at a particularly crowded corner … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released a draft proposal for public comment that would update regulations governing public use of the State’s vast network of Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). DEC is proposing these amendments to … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is encouraging the public to comment on the draft Recreation Management Plan (RMP) for Flatrock Mountain Conservation Easement. The 511-acre Flatrock Mountain Conservation Easement tract is located southwest of Old Forge … Continue reading →
DEC and Waterfowl Hunter Task Force Seeking Input on 2021-2022 Canada Goose and Special Season Dates DEC and the Waterfowl Hunter Task Forces are seeking input on your preferences for Canada goose, brant, scaup, youth, and military hunting season dates. … Continue reading →
