Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions this fall and winter. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation requested hikers, nature photographers, leaf peepers, mountain … [Read more...]
Special Youth Firearms Big Game Hunt Takes Place Oct. 12-14
A special youth firearms big game hunt will take place this extended holiday weekend in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said both resident and non-resident youth hunters aged 12 to 15 … [Read more...]
Small Game Hunting Seasons Are Opening in NYS
The opening of small game hunting seasons in New York State has begun. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said depending on species and location, New York offers small game hunting opportunities from … [Read more...]
Hunting, Trapping Licenses Now Available for 2024-25 Season
Hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for the 2024-25 season are now on sale in New York State. The sale kicks off the first time that all hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and associated tags will be printed on … [Read more...]
Spring Turkey Season Starts Today in Upstate New York
The regular spring turkey season for all licensed turkey hunters opens today in Upstate New York. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said spring turkey harvest in New York averages approximately 16,000 to 18,000 birds but varies … [Read more...]
Big Game Hunting Season Begins Saturday, November 18
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...]
State DEC Encouraging Outdoor Enthusiasts To Share the Woods Safely
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to share the woods safely this fall and winter. Hikers, nature photographers, leaf peepers, and mountain bikers are encouraged to follow safety measures while … [Read more...]
Small Game Hunting Season Opens Oct. 1 in NYS
Small game hunting seasons open this Saturday, October 1 in New York State Season dates, bag limits, and other hunting regulations for New York's small game species are available in the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide, which can be obtained … [Read more...]
Spring Turkey Season Opens May 1 in New York State
Spring turkey season opens today in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said one of the new rules that went into effect last fall allows shot sizes as small as Number 9 for turkey hunting. This regulatory change … [Read more...]
2022 Hunting Season One of Safest Ever in NYS
The 2022 hunting season in New York tied with 2021 for the safest ever year. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said 2022 had the lowest number of hunting-related shooting incidents since record-keeping began. … [Read more...]
