Banding and Winter Flock Surveys to Begin in January, Landowners Invited to Participate
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today that DEC is preparing for the final field season of a large-scale wild turkey research project and is implementing a statewide winter flock survey.
The first project is a turkey banding [...]
December 29, 2008 | Posted in
Hunting |
Read More »
Shellfish Closures Follow Heavy Rainfall
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that it has designated shellfish harvesting areas in the towns in Nassau and Suffolk counties as temporarily closed to shellfishing. These temporary emergency closures are in response to the extraordinary volume of stormwater runoff caused by locally heavy rainfall that affected [...]
December 15, 2008 | Posted in
Saltwater Fishing |
Read More »
Seasons Open Nov. 15; Allegany Bear Season Opens Nov. 22
A major change to expand big-game hunting to 14- and 15-year-olds highlights the upcoming opening of the 2008 Southern Zone regular deer and the Catskill and Allegany bear seasons, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today.
Earlier this year, Governor David [...]
November 10, 2008 | Posted in
Hunting |
Read More »
Hunters Previously Denied May Receive Deer Management Permits Through Correction Process – UNCLAIMED PERMITS ALSO AVAILABLE ON NOVEMBER 1
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that approximately 10,000 Deer Management Permits (DMPs) will be issued to hunters who were previously denied permits earlier this year during the DMP initial [...]
October 28, 2008 | Posted in
Hunting |
Read More »
Motorists should be alert for moose on roadways in the Adirondacks and surrounding areas at this time of year – a peak of moose activity – the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) cautioned today.
Early fall is the breeding season for moose in northern New York. During this time moose are wandering to [...]
September 24, 2008 | Posted in
Other |
Read More »
Changes to Become Effective October 1, 2008
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the finalization of changes to freshwater fishing regulations for the 2008-2010 seasons. These new regulations will become effective on October 1, 2008, and enhance fishing opportunities for anglers across New York.
“New York continues to provide some [...]
September 16, 2008 | Posted in
Fishing Rules |
Read More »
Partnership Will Help Continue Annual Catskill Tradition
The 29th Annual Belleayre Fall Festival will be held this coming Columbus Day weekend, but at a new location thanks to a partnership announced today by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Delaware and Ulster Railroad. The festival will take place on Oct. 11-12 [...]
September 16, 2008 | Posted in
Outdoor Recreation |
Read More »
Deer Management Permits, Hunting, Fishing, Trapping Licenses Available
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced that 2008-09 hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) may be purchased beginning Monday, Aug. 18. Licenses and permits can be purchased at one of DEC’s 1,500 license sales outlets statewide.
“New York State [...]
August 15, 2008 | Posted in
Other |
Read More »
DEC, DOT Work to Expand Sites in Delaware County
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced the opening of three fishing access sites along the East and West Branches of the Delaware River in Delaware County. The sites are located in the towns of [...]
July 15, 2008 | Posted in
Freshwater Fishing |
Read More »
Early Announcement Will Allow Hunters to Plan Trips
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the tentative schedule for many of New York’s 2008-2009 waterfowl hunting seasons, allowing sportsmen and sportswomen to plan outdoor activities well in advance.
“We are announcing this schedule to give all hunters who enjoy this sport [...]
July 1, 2008 | Posted in
Hunting Rules |
Read More »
Posts
