The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has announced that it is implementing new testing requirements for all poultry entering New York’s live bird markets. The requirements are part of Ag and Markets’ aggressive, proactive … [Read more...]
NYS Has Online Platform For Reporting Suspected Bird Flu Cases in Wild Birds
New York State has announced an online platform for the public to report suspected cases of Avian Bird Flu in wild birds. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said the platform was designed as part of an … [Read more...]
NYS Freshwater Wetlands Act Regulations Adopted
New regulations under the State's Freshwater Wetlands Act have been officially adopted. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the adoption of updated regulations that implement new statutory … [Read more...]
Outdoor Enthusiasts Encouraged To Stay Out of Caves, Mines in Fall and Winter To Protect Hibernating Bats
As part of International Bat Week, outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months. The State Department of Environmental Conservation says bats spend the winter hibernating in … [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...]
NYS Adopts Regulations Reducing 1-4 Dioxane In Cleaning, Personal Care Products
New York has become the first state in the nation to adopt new regulations to reduce the presence of 1,4-dioxane in household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products. 1,4-Dioxane is a synthetic industrial chemical commonly associated with … [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...]
June 29-30 Free Fishing Days in New York State
This Saturday and Sunday are free fishing days in New York State. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York’s waters. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim … [Read more...]
Black Bass Season Begins June 15
Black bass season begins Saturday in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced that open (harvest) season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, collectively known as black bass, begins … [Read more...]
