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Youth Pheasant Hunting Weekend New York

For Release: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 DEC Announces Youth Pheasant Hunting Weekend for Western New York State’s Pheasant-Raising Programs Bolster Hunting Opportunities A special youth-only pheasant hunting weekend will be held in Western New York on Oct. 14 and 15, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today. The hunt is one week… Continue Reading

DEC Announces Opening of 2017 Muskellunge Fishing Season

Biologists Predict Good Fishing on Chautauqua Lake The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that DEC is opening the statewide fishing season for muskellunge on May 27 in most locations. However, the muskellunge season for New York’s Lake Erie, Upper Niagara River, Lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and… Continue Reading

Free Fishing Days 2017

Next Weekend is Free Fishing Weekend in New York State The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 02/10/2017 03:57 PM EST Free Fishing Weekend February 18 & 19 The first of several free fishing days in New York State for 2017 will take place next weekend on Saturday, February 18… Continue Reading

That Time of Year

That time of year again to start planning your fishing adventure’s. The great thing is you have some time, but don’t take to long as the season is right around the corner. What you should do is contact us talk about your plans when and where. We are getting calls everyday now so start thinking… Continue Reading

Illegal Fishing Stopped

Three Salmon Poachers Arrested after Early-Morning Chase Three men suspected of poaching during the annual salmon run were arrested early Wednesday morning after leading police on a wild chase in the woods in Niagara County, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today. The incident occurred just after 2 a.m. when DEC… Continue Reading

Lake Ontario Fisheries

DEC Seeks Input on Lake Ontario Fisheries The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 09/13/2016 04:49 PM EDT DEC Seeks Input on Lake Ontario Fisheries September Meetings to Discuss Future Salmon, Trout and Alewife Management The public will have the opportunity to learn about the status of Lake Ontario fisheries… Continue Reading

New York’s 1st State Record Fish Established for 2016

First State Record Fish Established for 2016 12-year-old from the Adirondacks Catches Record Freshwater Drum New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that Amelia Whalen of Witherbee caught a record breaking freshwater drum from Lake Champlain in Essex County on June 4, 2016. The fish measured 36.5 inches and… Continue Reading

Reinstein Woods Festival

Reinstein Woods Festival Will Feature Pollinator Theme 16th Annual Fall Festival Slated For September 17, 2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) invites the public to the 16th Annual Fall Festival at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Cheektowaga on Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can spend the day… Continue Reading