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December 19, 2024

Hiker vanishes during trek to remote Adirondack peak

The search for an experienced hiker reported missing Nov. 30 continued for over a week in the Adirondacks following his disappearance. However, as conditions worsened, and after over 400 miles were covered in the search, New York State Forest Rangers transitioned the effort to a recovery mission. 
Around 11 p.m. on  Nov. 30, a Saturday, New York State Police were notified that Leo DuFour, age 22, of Vaudreuil, Quebec, had not returned home following a planned hike to Allen Mountain, near Newcomb in the Adirondack High Peaks region.

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New York Mixed Bag: Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area expands by 58 acres

DEC recently acquired 58 acres that are now part of Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area (WMA), bringing the total acreage of the WMA to 8,956. The WMA is located in the towns of Albion, Williamstown, Parish, and Amboy in Oswego County and has generally flat terrain.

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New York’s Conservation Council names executive director to better advocate for sportsmen and women

Earlier this year, the New York State Conservation Council, which advocates for wildlife conservation and sportsman’s rights, underwent a change in leadership when longtime President Chuck Parker handed the reins over to First Vice President Keith Tidball.
Now the council is undergoing another major change, and while much of it will take place behind the scenes, organization officials hope the creation of the new position of executive director will streamline administrative functions and make the council more responsive to the needs of its membership.

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