New York’s Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
January 9, 2024
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across New York published in the Jan. 12, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
New York
New York Cuffs & Collars: Decoy helps nab road hunters in Cattaraugus County
Staff Report
January 9, 2024
New York cuffs and collars are field reports from New York DEC Officers. These reports are from the Jan. 12, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
New York DEC advises birdwatchers to feed wild birds responsibly
Staff Report
January 9, 2024
For many birdwatchers in New York, winter is an exciting time of year – when backyard bird feeders can go back up!
There are many natural sources of winter food for birds including birch
New York Mixed Bag: Driver sentenced in crash that killed N.Y. crossbow advocate, Rick McDermott
Staff and News Reports
January 9, 2024
A toxicology report found Robinson to have amphetamine, methamphetamine and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (found in marijuana) in his system at the time of June 10 crash, when he crossed over into the lane a car driven
New York DEC seeks volunteers for 2024 campground ambassadors
Staff Report
January 9, 2024
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced is taking applications for the Campground Ambassador program, a volunteer effort which helps connect New Yorkers and visitors with the outdoors.
Like other campground
New York Letters to the Editor: Coyote hunting contest ban will result in lost funding
New York Letters to the Editor
January 9, 2024
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 12, 2024, edition of New York Outdoor News.
Dan Ladd: Is coyote contest ban just the start for anti-hunters in New York?
Dan Ladd
January 9, 2024
Reading Gov. Kathy Hochul’s press release announcing her signing legislation that bans coyote hunting contests, among others, it’s included supporters/commenters reads like a “who’s who” list of anti-hunters.
Of course, no one from the
Heading west to hunt mule deer? Following these steps can help fill tags
Steve Heiting
January 9, 2024
Few things are as much fun as an out-of-state hunting trip. Not only will there be a strong sense of adventure, but there will be months of increasing anticipation.
In many cases you will
Commentary: Bird, animal names fraught with historical and ‘cutesy’ perils
Patrick Durkin
January 9, 2024
Let’s hope the American Society of Mammalogists is tracking efforts by the American Ornithological Society to rename all birds that honor people, and shouting, “Buck pellets!”
If you missed it in November, those zany
