Mid-Summer: Since we like to follow the meteorological calendar that says June, July and August are the summer months, then we are officially past the point of mid-summer. I’ve been traveling around the Adirondacks quite a bit as of late … Continue reading →
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – June 27, 2017 – The new 2017-2018 federal duck stamp is on sale now. The stamps, which cost $25, are valid from July 1 through June 30, 2018. Purchased by millions of waterfowl hunters, wildlife enthusiasts and … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the agency is adopting a regulatory proposal to revise the special permit requirement for bobcat hunting and trapping. Upon completion of the Bobcat Management Plan in 2012, regulations were adopted … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced two public meetings to accept input on the management of state lands in the Salmon River corridor. Meetings will be held on Tuesday, August 1, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., … Continue reading →
Lake George’s third annual King George Fishing Derby kicks off on September 16 with new dates and new features designed to attract more anglers to the “Queen of America’s lakes”. The annual derby was previously held during the lake’s busy … Continue reading →
The draft Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Unit Management Plan (UMP) for 76,000 acres of Forest Preserve lands in the Adirondacks has been released for public review and comment, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced. … Continue reading →
The draft Cedarlands Conservation Easement Recreation Management Plan (RMP) was released today for public review and comment, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Bob Stegemann announced The 4,865-acre Cedarlands CEL (www.dec.ny.gov/lands/108144.html) is located in the town … 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 →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced that New York State will provide free First-Time Camper weekends throughout the summer in 2017. Families that have … Continue reading →
