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...]
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...]
DEC Issues Reminder that New Hunters, Trappers Must Complete Education Course to Receive License
New hunters and trappers in New York State are reminded that they must complete a mandatory education course to receive a hunting license. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said in-person, instructor-led hunter education courses … [Read more...]
Canada Goose Hunting Season Open in NYS
Hunting seasons for squirrel and Canada goose has begun in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the early hunting season is designed to "reduce or stabilize wildlife populations in … [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...]
Spring Turkey Season Opens Sunday, May 1
Spring turkey season opens on Sunday, May 1, in all of upstate New York. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the spring turkey harvest in New York averages approximately 19,000 birds and varies … [Read more...]
NYS Proposing Changes to Wild Turkey Hunting Regulations
New York State is proposing changes to wild turkey hunting regulations that the DEC says will give hunters more turkey hunting opportunities. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the proposal, if … [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...]
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...]
