Muskellunge fishing season begins June 1 on inland waters in New York State State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said while June 1 marks inland fishing for muskellunge, June 15 is the date for Great Lakes … [Read more...]
Boaters Reminded to Clean, Drain, Dry Boats & Trailers to Prevent Spread of Invasive Species
Boaters are reminded to clean, drain, and dry boats and trailers; and disinfect fishing gear to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said watercraft … [Read more...]
Paint Disposal Program Underway in NYS
A new paint collection program is underway in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said the Post-consumer Paint Collection Program will make it easier for households and businesses to safely dispose of leftover … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Urges Caution as Statewide Burn Ban Ends
While New York State's annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning ended May 14, the State DEC is still urging caution. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "The risk of wildfires remains … [Read more...]
Spring Turkey Season Opens Sunday, May 1
Spring turkey season opens on Sunday, May 1, in all of upstate New York. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the spring turkey harvest in New York averages approximately 19,000 birds and varies … [Read more...]
NYS Proposing Changes to Wild Turkey Hunting Regulations
New York State is proposing changes to wild turkey hunting regulations that the DEC says will give hunters more turkey hunting opportunities. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the proposal, if … [Read more...]
Trout Fishing Season Kicks Off April 1
Trout fishing season kicks off Friday, April 1 in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said April 1 marks the end of catch-and-release-only and the start of harvest season. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said spring … [Read more...]
DEC: 2021 Hunting Seasons Safest Ever
The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that the 2021 hunting seasons were the safest ever. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said there were the lowest number of hunting-related shooting incidents in 2021 since record-keeping … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Providing Guidance to Prevent Conflicts Between People and Coyotes
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is providing guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "This is the time of year when New York's resident coyotes breed and set up … [Read more...]
NYS DEC to Restrict ‘Neonic’ Pesticides
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is limiting unrestricted use of pesticides that can harm bee and other pollinator populations. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that certain "neonic" pesticides are being reclassified as … [Read more...]
