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...]
NYS DEC Spraying for Spongy Moth in Allegany State Park
The State Department of Environmental Conservation will be conducting aerial treatments for the invasive pest spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) in six high priority forests, including Allegany State Park. Treatment will take place until … [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...]
Three Charged with Illegal Dumping on Pratt Avenue
Three people have been arrested for dumping garbage in the city of Jamestown. Jamestown Police report that there has been an ongoing issue of illegal dumping in the Pratt Avenue area where garbage and other household items have been thrown on the … [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...]
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...]
