LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds hunters to report all deer, turkey and bear kills to help wildlife professionals track wildlife population growth. One of a series of press releases leading up to the opening of gun season for deer and bear reiterates that hunters and trappers' harvest reports are the DEC's way of monitoring wildlife populations to ensure that they will be preserved for future … [Read more...]
Trout Meetings to Float Livingston County Stream Plan
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will open a meetings for public comment on their plan to manage trout stream waters, including waters in Livingston County. According to a press release from the DEC, attendees get to watch a 30-minute presentation by DEC Fisheries staff describing current management practices for trout streams and key findings of a statewide study completed in 2015. Then … [Read more...]
DEC’s Hunting and Fishing App Aims to Streamline Harvest Reports
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has announced an update to the official New York Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife App that will allow sports license holders to report game harvests from their smartphones while afield. According to a press release from the DEC, the mobile app is available free of charge and provides users with up-to-date fish and wildlife news, detailed hunting and fishing season information, … [Read more...]
DEC: Phosphorus Fertilizers Poison Lakes
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation launched its 'Look for the Zero' campaign, urging New York residents to use phosphorous-free fertilizers. According to a press release from the DEC, over 100 bodies of water in New York State cannot be used or enjoyed due to their overabundance of phosphorous. "The actions New Yorkers take in their backyards can have a big impact on the environment," warns DEC … [Read more...]
Youth Hunters Can Take Game Birds Early this October
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that several small game hunting seasons will be opening Oct 1. According to a press release from the DEC, in addition to this particular season opening, there are also special youth-only hunting seasons for pheasants and waterfowl opening prior to the start of the regular season. “Hunting is a proud tradition in New York … [Read more...]
Early Bow Season Opens Oct. 1 in Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that early bowhunting seasons for deer in New York State will be starting soon. According to a press release from the DEC, early bow season for deer and bear begins in the Southern Zone on Oct. 1 and continues through Nov 18. "Hunting opportunities in New York have never been better and the start of hunting season is an … [Read more...]
Hemlock Man Graduates as NYS Environmental Conservation Officer
LIVONIA — A Livingston County resident has joined the ranks of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)'s Uniformed Officers as an Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO). According to a press release from the DEC, Evan McFee, of Hemlock, is one of 48 to to receive their diplomas at graduation from the DEC's 20th Basic School for Uniformed Officers. “New York’s environment and natural resources are now better served and protected … [Read more...]
Bad-Mannered Bear Stealing from Neighbors in Springwater
SPRINGWATER – Residents of a Springwater neighborhood were met with an unlikely house guest this past weekend. On June 20, Pati Clark uploaded a photo to Facebook of a black bear staring right into the camera whilst exploring the back porch of her home. "He tipped the birdseed can over," Pati wrote. "Kept butting it with his head to get more seed out." According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York's … [Read more...]
Senate Approves Restricting DEC to Prevent Sportsman ID Theft
NYLON – The New York State Senate has passed a bill that would add protections for hunters, anglers and trappers to the license and permit application process. According to a press release from Senator Catherine Young, the proposed legislation is intended to prevent the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) from disclosing personal data, including name, date of birth, height, eye color, driver’s license number, mailing address, … [Read more...]