Episode 18 – Spring turkey talk with Mike Joyner
Turkey hunting author and blogger Mike Joyner from New York’s
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New York Department of Conservation exploring its options after pheasant farm losses
In the aftermath of the late-March outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Reynolds Game Farm in Ithaca, the agency is beginning to look ahead and consider the potential possibilities of being able to acquire some pheasants for hunters this fall.
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New York’s turkey ‘season of change’ soon to begin
Long Island turkey hunters are about to get their first taste of spring gobbler action thanks to one of two changes to New York’s spring turkey hunting regulations. Last summer, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced changes that established a spring turkey season in Suffolk County starting this spring with a season limit of one bearded bird. Also, No. 9 shot is now legal for hunting turkeys statewide during both the fall and spring seasons.
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Uncertainty follows outbreak of Avian flu at pheasant farm in New York
Severino added that this was a “tough situation for all involved,” and one can only wonder how difficult this was for DEC staff at the farm.
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A farewell to Ed Noonan, dedicated New York outdoor writer
We’ve lost yet another member of the outdoor writing community with the passing of Ed Noonan, known by many for his long-standing outdoor column in the Schenectady Daily Gazette. Ed passed away in late February at the age of 78. Sadly, the past few years weren’t the easiest for him and his family. I owe a lot to Ed, as he was one of the very first people I came in contact with from the outdoor writing community.
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Student archers straight shooters at New York NASP state tournament
New York’s National Archery In Schools Program recently held its 15th annual state archery tournament at the NYS Fairgrounds, in Syracuse, showcasing the archery skills of 635 students from 35 schools from across the state.
Once again, St. Joseph by the Sea, in Richmond County, was the first-place team in the High School Division, winning for the ninth year in a row.
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Entire flock euthanized as Avian flu outbreak rocks state pheasant farm in New York
Pheasant hunting across New York will likely take a serious hit this fall following an outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Reynolds Game Farm in Ithaca.
Approximately 500 of DEC’s breeder flock of 6,600 pheasants died from the initial outbreak, and the remainder had to be euthanized in a depopulation effort.
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Three New York sportsmen honored at annual outdoors show
Held in late February, promoter Mike Hauser and State Assemblyman Robert Smullen took a special timeout at the show to honor its three featured guests.
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Sporting-related items to watch as budget countdown lies ahead in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2024 fiscal year budget negotiations are under way as you read this. The one-house budget proposals, which are often negotiating chips for the three chambers, were released on March 14. Included in Hochul’s initial budget was making the Pilot Junior Hunting programs that allows 12- and 13-year-old hunters to pursue whitetails, permanent.
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