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...]
NYS ‘Planting Seeds’ with Investments in Agriculture
NYLON – Plans to grow and support New York's agricultural base were announced by multiple members of the New York State Senate on Wednesday. According to press releases from Sen. Catharine M. Young, Sen. Patrick Gallivan, and Sen. Patty Ritchie, 'Planting Seeds' headlines an initiative for the state to invest in agriculture while helping new and existing farmers thrive. "Agriculture is central to our way of life," said Sen. Young. "Creating … [Read more...]