Black bass season begins Saturday in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced that open (harvest) season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, collectively known as black bass, begins … [Read more...]
‘Love Our New York Lands’ Photo Contest Underway in NYS
The 2024 "Love Our New York Lands" photo contest is underway in New York State. The online contest will feature five monthly themes through mid-October, with the winning images receiving prizes and featured in statewide digital and print campaigns … [Read more...]
Residents Encouraged To Be Aware of Potential Exposure to Rabies From Wildlife
As people spend more time outdoors during the summer months, they're encouraged to be aware of the risk of potential exposure to rabies from wildlife. The Chautauqua County Health Department said the most common way people and animals are exposed … [Read more...]
Musky Fishing Season Begins June 1
Musky fishing season begins this Saturday in inland waters and on June 15 for Great Lakes waters in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Director Sean Mahar said that muskellunge are often referred to as the "fish … [Read more...]
Grant Received For Westland Overland Trail Revitalization
The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth has received a $25,000 grant to go toward the Chautauqua County Overland Trails Revitalization Project. The funding from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds will help fund Phase IV work that … [Read more...]
Harmful Algal Bloom Notification Season Has Begun In NYS
The 2024 Harmful Algal Bloom notification season has begun in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Symposium Set for Sunday, June 2
A symposium about the health and sustainability of Chautauqua Lake is set for this coming weekend. The Chautauqua Lake Symposium will take place on Sunday, June 2 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron. The forum will have a meet and greet … [Read more...]
Motorists Encouraged To ‘Give Turtles A Brake’ in May, June
Motorists are encouraged to "give turtles a brake' during the months of May and June. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said thousands of turtles are killed each year by unsuspecting drivers when … [Read more...]
Residents Reminded Not To Touch Or Move Young Wildlife
New Yorkers are reminded to not touch or move young wildlife. The State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said people should appreciate wildlife from a safe distance, "Spring’s warmer weather brings with it … [Read more...]
Spring Turkey Season Starts Today in Upstate New York
The regular spring turkey season for all licensed turkey hunters opens today in Upstate New York. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said spring turkey harvest in New York averages approximately 16,000 to 18,000 birds but varies … [Read more...]
