It feels good to be talking about camping again, and in this case it’s DEC’s Summer Camps program, which in this writer’s opinion is one of the agency’s shining stars.
Unfortunately, as this writing, only two of the four camps are scheduled to open due to staffing issues. That’s too bad.
Dan Ladd: Seize New York DEC’s Summer Camp opportunities Read More »
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Last year, New York State Environmental Conservation Police Officers generated over $46 million in civil penalties, funding that went directly into the state’s general fund.
Proposed legislation would change that and direct this and other funds generated, such as those from game, fire and invasive species violations (among others) into a special fund that would support ENCON law enforcement across the state.
Two years ago, in early 2022, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s fisheries team was in the process of rewriting several freshwater fishing regulations.
At that time brook trout management was set aside with the idea that eventually the state’s official freshwater fish would have its own management plan. That time has come.
I’m not sure the crossbow debate in New York is ever going to go away.
Even if the state legislature were to eventually pass legislation allowing crossbows during the entire archery season – which is the desire of crossbow enthusiasts and the biggest concern for those vehemently opposed to them – I’ll bet the debate would continue. It’s sad that the hunting community is so divided at a time when unity is needed more than ever.
Dan Ladd: One hunter’s take on crossbows and compounds Read More »
It’s an ever-changing world in New York’s sporting community, exemplified by last month’s announcement that come this August when sporting licenses go on sale, we will be going to plain paper licenses and carcass tags. And, in more ways than one.
This certainly makes sense from an expense standpoint as the synthetic paper used in recent years is not only expensive, but is difficult to come by.
The Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County held its 16th annual coyote hunting contest on Feb. 2-4. The event helped raised tens of thousands of dollars for the local community and also helps support the federation’s numerous youth outdoor programs.
But it was the last such event the sportsmen’s organization can hold. In December, Gov Kathy Hochul signed legislation that as of Nov. 1 of this year will end organized coyote hunting contests, and similar events.
Organizers look ahead after holding final coyote, squirrel hunting contests in New York Read More »
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil M. Seggos – who has held to position since 2015 – announced he would be stepping down once the state’s budget process is complete this spring.
POLITICO New York made the announcement Feb. 21, sharing an email Seggos sent to his staff.
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