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...]
Musky Fishing Season Begins June 1
Musky fishing season begins this Saturday in inland waters and on June 15 for Great Lakes waters in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Director Sean Mahar said that muskellunge are often referred to as the "fish … [Read more...]
Harmful Algal Bloom Notification Season Has Begun In NYS
The 2024 Harmful Algal Bloom notification season has begun in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Symposium Set for Sunday, June 2
A symposium about the health and sustainability of Chautauqua Lake is set for this coming weekend. The Chautauqua Lake Symposium will take place on Sunday, June 2 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron. The forum will have a meet and greet … [Read more...]
