Hunting

Albany – DEC has officially closed American shad fishing for both recreational and commercial anglers on the Hudson_River and also marine coastal district. The move comes several months after the state drafted proposed regulations to

Albany – New York sportsmen often contend that thousands of deer are being killed each year through the state’s much-maligned Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP)_and Deer Damage Permit plan, commonly known as nuisance permits. A

Albany – Anglers and hunters will almost assuredly feel the squeeze if Gov. David Paterson’s proposal to close 41 state parks and reduce services at 23 others is approved by state lawmakers. Paterson’s proposal –

Toronto, Canada – New York welcomed the first signs of a fur industry on the mend after a hectic start to the major auctions for the 2009-10 trapping season. Earlier this year, North American Fur

Albany – DEC’s wildlife biologists will develop a five-year deer management plan this year that will blend the state’s management needs with public priorities. The goal, according to DEC officials in a Web site posting

Albany – Gov David Paterson has vetoed legislation that would have allowed the use of rifles in Ontario County during the deer hunting season. Indications are that Paterson vetoed the measure because the bill was