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 »
Reopening Follows Extensive Testing of Shellfish
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the reopening of approximately 5,200 acres of shellfish harvesting areas in the Town of Huntington. These areas were closed on May 28, 2008, after DEC’s Bureau of Marine Resources detected saxitoxin, a marine biotoxin that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning, [...]
June 13, 2008 | Posted in
Fishing Rules |
Read More »
Walleye, Northern Pike, Pickerel, and Tiger Muskellunge Season Opens on May 3 Catch-and-Release Bass Season is Open on Many of the State’s waters
With the opening of the season for many popular warmwater and coolwater gamefish species, fishing season in New York State is now in full swing. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation [...]
April 30, 2008 | Posted in
Freshwater Fishing |
Read More »