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‘Outstanding’ volunteers from across Illinois get nod from DNR

Six individuals and one organization have been selected as 2026 outstanding volunteers of the year for their contributions to conservation on behalf of DNR.
“DNR is grateful to have dedicated volunteers and support groups that bolster Illinois state parks, historic sites, and museums,” interim Director Renee Snow said.

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Second New York DEC public archery range open at Black Creek Marsh WMA

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced the opening of its second public archery range, this one at Black Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area in Voorheesville, Albany County.
The new range is the first of 13 new archery facilities to be constructed statewide with DEC’s five-year, $3.1 million federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration grant, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Office of Conservation Investment to provide safe, accessible, and high-quality opportunities for outdoor recreation.

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New York DEC acquires Babcock-Hovey Scout Camp along shore of Seneca Lake

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation both recently announced the state’s acquisition of the 284-acre former Babcock-Hovey Scout Camp.
The acquisition will provides permanent protection for 2,800 feet of Seneca Lake shoreline in the Town of Ovid, Seneca County.

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Maryland pro Bryan Schmitt earns second Lake Champlain Elite Series win

Maryland bass fishing pro Bryan Schmitt now has two Bassmaster Elite Series tournament wins on Lake Champlain. And if you toss in a Northern Open title, then the big lake that divides New York and Vermont has accounted for three of his four tournament victories.
Schmitt won his third Elite Series blue trophy with a four-day winning total of 81 pounds, 7 ounces at the Bassmaster Elite event held Aug. 13-16 on Lake Champlain.

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