LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's annual announcement of waterfowl hunting dates says that the 2017-2018 duck season will open within a week of opening day last year. According to a press release from the DEC, the duck season for the western region of New York State, which includes Livingston County, opens Oct. 28. The opening date in 2016-2017 was Oct. 22. “New York takes great pride in using the best … [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...]
Ossian and Springwater Hunters Take 5 Bears for 2014
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released the official numbers for the black bear harvest statewide, which say that five bears were taken in Livingston County as part of a record-breaking bear hunting season for the Southern Zone of New York State. According to a press release from the DEC, … [Read more...]