LIVINGSTON COUNTY – In a partnership system that was hatched about a hundred years ago, state agencies are once again offering free pheasant chicks to residents on the ground, to be raised and released into the wild. A press release from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation calls the system 'a partnership among DEC, hunters, 4-H youth groups, and landowners interested in rearing and releasing pheasants.' The 'Day-Old … [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...]
DEC to Release Pheasants in Livonia and Springwater for Hunting Season
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will soon release thousands of ring-necked pheasants across New York State, including Livingston County, for the 2015 hunting season. According to a press release from the DEC, approximately 30,000 adult pheasants will be released statewide on lands open to public hunting for the hunting season which starts Oct. 17 in central and western New York. Pheasants will be … [Read more...]