Firearms season for deer and bear begins this Saturday, November 20th. The State Department of Environmental Conservation encourages hunters to review new safety regulations and changes this season. New this year, 12- and 13-year-old hunters … [Read more...]
Shotgun Season Starts Saturday
ALB ANY - The 2020-21 regular deer and bear hunting seasons in New York's Southern Zone begin at sunrise on Saturday, Nov. 21, and continue through Sunday, Dec. 13. The Southern Zone regular season is New York's most popular hunting season, with … [Read more...]
Jadlowski Sentenced to 1 to 3 Years in County Court
MAYVILLE - The Sherman man who pleaded guilty to accidentally shooting and killing his neighbor in 2017 has been sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison. On Monday Chautauqua County Judge David Foley announced the sentence for Thomas Jadlowski, who … [Read more...]
DEC Wildlife Biologist Provides Deer Management Presentation, Options for City
“No matter what decisions are made, it’s highly unlikely that everyone in the community will agree with them, but everyone should be able to agree that there was a valid process in reaching those decisions." - Sue Booth-Binczik, NYS DEC Wildlife … [Read more...]
City Council to Hear from DEC Official About Managing Urban Deer Population
JAMESTOWN - A representative from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will be sharing details about population management for urban deer during a work session of the Jamestown City Council tonight. The DEC official will be … [Read more...]
Council Members Discuss Ways to Address Deer Population in City
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council could soon be taking a closer look at what some say is a growing problem of deer within the city limits. During Monday Night’s Jamestown City Council work session, councilman Andrew Liuzzo (R-At Large) said … [Read more...]
Hunter Charged After Firing Rifle at Pickup Truck
NORTH HARMONY - An Ohio man is facing charges after firing a rifle at a pickup truck he reportedly mistook for a deer. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 26-year-old Marvin Miller of Middlefield, Ohio fired a round at the truck at about … [Read more...]
Sherman Woman Fatally Shot After Being Mistaken for Deer by Hunter
SHERMAN, NY -The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting accident that took place early Wednesday night near 2998 Armenian Road. According to the sheriff's office media release, deputies and the Sherman Fire Department … [Read more...]
Hunter Shot in Arkwright During First Weekend of Shotgun Season
ARKWRIGHT - Shotgun season for deer hunting is now underway, and at least one injury was reported over the weekend after one hunter shot another in Chautauqua County. State police in Fredonia say the accidental shooting took place at about 8:20 in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Ellicott Officials Plan Meeting to Address Deer Population
FALCONER - Officials in the town of Ellicott will soon take up the discussion of how to handle the issue of deer overpopulation. According to an article in today’s Jamestown Post Journal, the Ellicott Town Board discussed scheduling a group meeting … [Read more...]
