News From Around NYS
New Angling Regulations On Lake George Allow Smelt Fishing By Hook & Line Only
DEC Press Release
Posted 6 months ago
The new regulations for smelt fishing in Lake George...DEC: Genesee River Angler Diarists Wanted
DEC Press Release
Posted 6 months ago
The diarist program aims to record dates for trout and bass fishing trips on the Genesee River...DEC Announces 2016 Bear Harvest Results
DEC Press Release
Posted 7 months ago
A summary of the Black Bear Harvest for 2016.DEC Accepting Applications For Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program
DEC Press Release
Posted 8 months ago
The program is funded through the State Conservation Fund, which is supported by license fees paid by hunters, trappers, and anglers.DEC Charges Delaware County Pair With Multiple Deer Poaching Related Violations
DEC Press Release
Posted 8 months ago
Two caught spotlighting deer and shooting from a vehicle. DEC buries them under a mountain of charges.DEC Statement On Officer Shooting
DEC Press Release
Posted 9 months ago
DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos Statement on Shooting of Environmental Conservation Officer James DaveyDEC Seeks Assistance To Locate Black Bear Dens
DEC Press Release
Posted 10 months ago
Since female bears generally give birth in January or early February, a high-pitched squeal from the cubs may be audible if near a den.Remaining Deer Management Permits Available For Hunters
Posted 10 months ago
Leftover DMPs exist in select WMUsEarly Opportunities For Big Game Hunting With Crossbows
DEC Press Release
Posted 10 months ago
Crossbows become an option for many after November 5.Three Salmon Poachers Arrested After Early-Morning Chase
DEC Press Release
Posted 10 months ago
The trio racked up 32 voilations after being caught poaching salmon.
Lake Sturgeon Released Into The Genesee River
DEC Press Release
Posted 11 months ago
DEC has released 500 fingerling lake sturgeon into the Genesee River as part of an effort to restore a healthy population...Youth Firearms Big Game Hunt Is This Weekend!
Posted 11 months ago
The annual Youth Big Game Hunt on Columbus Day weekend has expanded to include bear as well as deer.Freshwater Fishing Regulations: Public Comment Period Extended
DEC Press Release
Posted 11 months ago
Public comment for the 2017 regulations run thrugh Nov 11.DEC Announces Water Conservation Measures To Maintain Salmon River Flows
DEC Press Release
Posted 11 months ago
Drought Forces Temporary Closure of Lower Fly Section to Protect Salmon RunDEC Hosts Free Youth Waterfowl And Pheasant Hunts
DEC Press Release
Posted last year
Youth Hunts for ages 12 through 17St. Lawrence County Youth Waterfowl & Pheasant Hunt
DEC Press release
Posted last year
Offered to youth 12 through 15.Important Info For WNY Duck Hunters
DEC Press Release
Posted last year
Special permits will be issued for the opening weekend of duck season to hunt waterfowl at two popular state-managed locationsDates And Prizes Set For NYS Winter Classic
Press Release
Posted last year
This winter the statewide NYS Winter Classic Tournament will offer anglers an unprecedented prize pool during this 2-month long tournament...DEC Announces New Deer And Bear Hunting Regulations
DEC Press Release
Posted last year
Among other things, some antlerless-only rules have been rescinded.DEC Reopens Dunkirk Fishing Pier
DEC Press Release
Posted last year
The Dunkirk Fishing Pier is located in Dunkirk Harbor and provides exceptional, year-round fishing opportunities in an urban setting.
