NYLON – This past year's hunting season was one of the safest on record, putting New York State on target for hunter safety. According to a press release from the New York Department of Environment Conservation (DEC), the 2015 Hunting Safety Statistics report a total of only 23 hunting incidents, the third lowest number on record, with 10 incidents self-inflicted, 13 two-party incidents, and zero fatalities. “Hunting is a strong and … [Read more...]
New Conesus Lake Shore Fence Regulations in Effect
GENESEO – The Town of Geneseo has adopted new fence regulations that specify sizes and types of fences that are allowed on properties on the shore of Conesus Lake. According to a notice on Aug. 20, the Town has adopted Local Law No. 1 for 2015, the "Fence Law," after holding a public hearing on June 11 and voting 4 to 1 on July 9. The law specifies that 'all fences shall be made only of wood, chain link, stone, rock, brick, masonry brick, … [Read more...]
DEC Shortens Fall Turkey Hunting Season as Statewide Population Declines
NYLON – Following a period of community feedback, the DEC has made several updates to licensing procedures and hunting regulations for the 2015 seasons, including increased harvest levels for participants in the Deer Management and Assistance Program and a shortened fall turkey hunting season. According to a press release from the DEC, the updates are intended to streamline license distribution procedures, expand opportunities for landowners … [Read more...]
Lakeshore Fence Law Passes Geneseo Town Board 4 to 1
GENESEO – The Geneseo Town Board passed a law at their Thursday night meeting that limits the type and size of fencing allowed on lakeshore properties. Town Supervisor William Wadsworth said that after reviewing comments that were submitted at a public hearing on June 11, there was no substantial reason not to move forward with the law, though Deputy Town Supervisor Roberta Irwin did vote against the new law. "The letter submitted at our … [Read more...]
Statewide Musky Fishing Regulations Updated
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Significant muskellunge regulation changes are in effect on New York waters for the season opener on May 30, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds anglers. The freshwater sportfishing season for walleye, northern pike, pickerel and tiger muskellunge opened on May 2 in New York State. Saturday, May 2 also marked the opening of the special trophy black bass season on Lake Erie where an angler can … [Read more...]