The City of Jamestown celebrated 44 consecutive years of being recognized as a Tree City USA with a tree planting Friday. Four new trees, including two Silverbells and two ‘Royal Raindrops’ Crab Apples, were planted at the Jamestown Board of … [Read more...]
Big Game Hunting Season Is Underway In New York State
Big game hunting season has begun in New York State and will continue through December 7. The State Department of Environmental Conservation encourages all hunters to continue taking steps to remain safe while afield and taking precautions to … [Read more...]
Hunters, Outdoor Enthusiasts Reminded To Respectfully Share The Woods, Follow Safety Precautions
New Yorkers are reminded to hunt safely this season with all outdoor enthusiasts encouraged to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions. Regular deer hunting season in the Northern Zone began October 25 and closes December 7. … [Read more...]
Outdoor Enthusiasts Encouraged To Avoid Caves, Mines In Order Not To Disturb Hibernating Bats
Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said those who take these actions help reduce human disturbance to … [Read more...]
State DEC Seeking Arbor Day Poster Contest Submissions
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging photographers and artists of all ages to submit images for the annual Arbor Day Poster contest. The poster is released annually by the DEC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Now Under Drought Warning
Chautauqua County has joined nine other counties in the Great Lakes region in being upgraded to a drought warning. New York State is encouraging all residents, including those dependent on private groundwater wells, to conserve water whenever … [Read more...]
New Yorkers Urged To Use Extra Caution Before Outdoor Burning
New Yorkers are being urged to use extra caution before any outdoor burning. Current warm and dry conditions are causing an increased fire risk across New York State, and the State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging people to … [Read more...]
Sept. 27 Is A Free Fishing Day In NYS
This Saturday will be a Free Fishing Day in New York State. The annual Free Fishing Day on September 27 coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day, which was designated by Congress in 1972. The day helps encourage people to experience, … [Read more...]
Youth-Only Pheasant Hunting Weekend In WNY Set For Oct. 11-2
A special youth-only pheasant hunting weekend will be held in Western New York on October 11 through 12. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said the DEC pheasant propagation program supplies over 50,000 adult pheasants to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Is Under A Drought Watch
Chautauqua County is one of 20 counties in the state under a drought watch. Governor Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the watch after consulting with the State Drought Management Task Force … [Read more...]
