Big game hunting season begins this Saturday in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos encourages hunters to review safety regulations to enhance their hunting experience, "This weekend, hundreds … [Read more...]
Second Year Of Youth Hunting Pilot Program Successful in NYS
The second year of a pilot program allowing youth to hunt deer in New York State has been successful. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the program allows mentored 12 and 13-year old hunters to harvest … [Read more...]
Late Season Deer Hunting Still Available in New York State
Hunters are reminded that late season deer hunting is still available across the Southern Zone in New York State, which includes Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner … [Read more...]
NYS Enforcing Hunting Safety Guidelines, Asks Hunters to Watch for Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
New York State is enforcing safety guidelines during the big game hunting season. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said 'Operation Safe Harvest' is part of a statewide initiative to ensure all hunters … [Read more...]
Deer Population Discussion to Continue in City of Jamestown
While a deer hunt will not take place in the city of Jamestown this year, the discussion of options to deal with deer overpopulation is back on the table. Council member at large Randy Daversa said he had met with Council member at large Jeff … [Read more...]
State Hunting, Trapping Licenses and Deer Management Permits On Sale
Hunting and trapping licenses and deer management permits are now on sale for the 2022-23 season. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the expanded hunting opportunities offered last year are also … [Read more...]
DEC: 2021 Hunting Seasons Safest Ever
The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that the 2021 hunting seasons were the safest ever. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said there were the lowest number of hunting-related shooting incidents in 2021 since record-keeping … [Read more...]
Firearms Hunting for Deer and Bear Begins Saturday
Firearms season for deer and bear begins this Saturday, November 20th. The State Department of Environmental Conservation encourages hunters to review new safety regulations and changes this season. New this year, 12- and 13-year-old hunters … [Read more...]
Shotgun Season Starts Saturday
ALB ANY - The 2020-21 regular deer and bear hunting seasons in New York's Southern Zone begin at sunrise on Saturday, Nov. 21, and continue through Sunday, Dec. 13. The Southern Zone regular season is New York's most popular hunting season, with … [Read more...]
Jadlowski Sentenced to 1 to 3 Years in County Court
MAYVILLE - The Sherman man who pleaded guilty to accidentally shooting and killing his neighbor in 2017 has been sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison. On Monday Chautauqua County Judge David Foley announced the sentence for Thomas Jadlowski, who … [Read more...]
