New York Mixed Bag: DEC, NYSOGA announce licensed guide examinations
Staff Report
February 7, 2023
Outdoor news items from around New York.
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New York DEC: Avoid close encounters with marine mammals
Staff Report
February 7, 2023
The DEC advises keeping a safe distance and refrain from attempting to intervene during stranding events. Stranded animals will need professional medical care and the best way to help is to immediately contact the agency
Lake Ontario’s salmon stocking will increase
Bill Hilts Jr.
February 7, 2023
The New York Department of Environment Conservation made the announcement at a recent meeting of the Lake Ontario Fisheries Advisory Panel in January. The increase will bring New York’s stocking to just under one million
Fight looms in New York against invasive fish found in Hudson River
Staff Report
February 6, 2023
The round goby is one of the biggest threats to New York waters, particularly Lake Champlain, and DEC lists round goby as a prohibited invasive species in state regulations.
Native to Europe and Asia, this
Lake Erie water levels predicted 4 to 6 inches above average
John Hageman
January 31, 2023
Toledo, Ohio — On Jan. 12, the Lake Erie Waterkeepers Association met virtually for their monthly updates.
SCOTUS allows CCIA to remain intact, for now
Dan Ladd
January 26, 2023
Washington, D.C. — The Supreme Court of the United States has accepted New York State’s request to keep the Concealed Carry Improvement Act in place as litigation against it continues.
Ice tournament circuit suspends 2023 season
Brian Mozey
January 25, 2023
By Brian MozeyStaff Writer St. Paul — The North American Ice Fishing Circuit (NAIFC) has suspended its 2023 season, effective Jan. 18, according to the NAIFC Facebook page. The organization made the announcement via a
James L. Cummins begins term as B&C Club president
Site Staff
January 25, 2023
The Boone and Crockett Club announced on Thursday, Jan. 25 that James L. Cummins, executive director of Wildlife Mississippi, has been elected to serve as the Club’s 36th president.
Northeast law enforcement group honors Region 6 ECO Mark Malone
Site Staff
January 25, 2023
The annual award honors officers for exemplary work protecting communities and natural resources by enforcing New York’s stringent Environmental Conservation Laws.
