OSSIAN — On July 8, Forest Ranger assistance was requested to locate an overdue hiker. An acquaintance reported that a man was on his second trip with a group hiking on Rattlesnake Hill Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Ranger Cordell contacted the reporting party who indicated the subject had decided to go fishing on nearby ponds instead of hiking, but did not rejoin the group at the agreed-on time that evening. The man’s vehicle was located … [Read more...]
DEC to Talk Rattlesnake Hill Conservation at Dansville High
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host a public information session to answer questions about a recently completed habitat management plan for the Rattlesnake Hill Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located in the towns of Nunda and Ossian, Livingston County, and the Town of Grove, Allegany County. The session is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at … [Read more...]