New York
Season Dates
Dec. 29: Snow goose season closes (Lake Champlain Zone) Dec. 30: Snow goose season closes (Northeastern Zone) Dec. 31: Westchester County regular (archery only) deer season closes Dec. 31: Beaver/otter trapping season closes (portions of
Dog deaths spark DEC trapping tips
Staff report Albany — DEC officials have advised people to follow several safety guidelines when taking to the woods during hunting and trapping seasons. They also issued a reminder to trappers – after at least
VHS effort focuses on movement of baitfish
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany — Proposed regulations designed to halt the spread of the VHS virus into other New York State waters are identical to the emergency rules put in place last month. And
Surcharge explored to aid DEC funding
By Don Lehman Contributing Writer Albany — A group of sportsmen’s organizations is exploring whether to ask state legislators to impose a tax on sales of outdoors-related products to help fund conservation-related programs in New
Underwhelming start in the Southern Zone
Staff report Albany – Southern Zone deer hunters opened their season on a Saturday for the second straight year Nov. 18. And, like the move from the traditional Monday opener itself, both reviews and success
N.Y. hunting license sales take upswing
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany – Hunting license sales in New York took a solid upswing this season, in part because of an increase in Deer Management Permits, DEC officials said. License sales were up
