NYLON – There is still time for deer hunters to pick up unclaimed Deer Management Permits (DMP's). The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced in a a press release that remaining Deer Management Permits (DMPs) in several Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) will be available to hunters beginning Nov. 1, 2016. "Populations are above desired levels in all of the units with leftover DMPs," said the DEC in their … [Read more...]
DEC Asks Hunters to Let Younger Bucks Pass
NYLON – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is asking hunters to voluntarily pass up shots at younger bucks as a management method to protect the long-term health of wild deer herds. According to a press release from the DEC, a multi-year study to guide buck management in New York State found deer hunters prefer to harvest older bucks and that further expanding mandatory antler restrictions is not warranted at this … [Read more...]
DEC Asks Hunters for Waterfowl Hunt Dates
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced on Tuesday that hunters are invited to submit recommendations to regional Waterfowl Hunter Task Forces for the dates of the fall 2015 duck hunting seasons. According to a press release from the DEC, waterfowl seasons must comply with federal rules but hunter input on when the season would be best timed is still appreciated. “Input and feedback … [Read more...]
Lousy Coyote Hunters Shoot Horses, Licences Seized
SPARTA – The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has revoked two individuals' hunting licenses for three years and issued a monetary penalty after the hunters shot and killed two horses on Jan.24, violating state Environmental Conservation Law. According to a press release from the DEC, on the evening of Jan. 24, coyote hunters Christian Smith, 48, of Phelps, Ontario County, and Glenn Gosson, 47, of Fairport, Monroe County, shot two … [Read more...]