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...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Receives $51,000 Capacity Grant
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will receive a $51,000 capacity grant from the State Department of Environmental Conservation. The grant is part of $3.375 million in Conservation Partnership Program Grants which represents record funding for … [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...]
State DEC Asks People to Take Down Bird Feeders, Secure Garbage to Avoid Conflict with Bears
As black bears start to emerge from their dens for Spring, people are reminded to take down their bird feeders and secure garbage to avoid potential conflicts. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Wildlife Biologist Jeremy Hurst … [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...]
People Being Asked to Take Down Bird Feeders To Stop Avian Flu Spread
People are being advised to take down their bird feeders to help stop the spread of Avian flu. Cornell Cooperative Extension said highly pathogenic avian influenza is a serious, fatal disease of poultry that, since the beginning of the year, has … [Read more...]
Annual Ban On Residential Brush Burning to Begin in NYS, Recreational Fires Still Illegal in Jamestown
As the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning is set to begin, Jamestown Fire Officials are reminding residents that recreational fires are illegal in the city. The State Department of Environmental Conservation will prohibit … [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 Released Access and Public Use Plan for Canadaway Creek for Review
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released draft Access and Public Use Plans for the Canadaway Creek Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The draft plan is available for public comment until March 2, 2022. Canadaway … [Read more...]
