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Lead ammo could be banned
A bill that would ban the use of lead-based ammunition on New York state lands where hunting is allowed is now working its way through the NY Assembly and Senate, despite disapproval of some … more
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Do not disturb young wildlife!
It's that time of the year when many wildlife animals are giving birth and nursing their young. While some young animals might appear to be abandoned, usually they are not and it's likely their … more
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Hunter education returns to classrooms!
The NYS DEC is now allowing Hunter Education classes to resume in-person sessions. DEC will also continue to offer online courses. Joe Viva, a Master Instructor of Hunter Education, recently held … more
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Increase in hunting incidents!
Hunting-related shooting incidents in New York State during last year's hunting season nearly doubled from the previous year. DEC reported there were 22 hunting-related shooting incidents in 2021, … more
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PA increase amount of anterless deer licenses
The Pennsylvania Game Commission board voted to double the number of antlerless deer licenses a hunter can possess at one time. At the board's April meeting, approval was given to allow hunters … more
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DEC seeks public input!
The NY DEC has announced a draft proposal to update regulations governing public use of New York's vast network of Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The proposed changes would bring consistency with … more
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PA's Deer Harvest Report!
The Pennsylvania Game Commission reported the official calculation and results of the 2020-21 deer harvest seasons, which closed in January 2021. Hunters took an estimated 435,180 deer that topped … more
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Trout fishing now legal year-round
The New York DEC has imposed a fishing regulation making it legal to fish for trout 365 consecutive days in a year. The previous fish regulation protected trout from being caught, disturbed and … more
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Federation's March meeting!
The Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs of Sullivan County held their March monthly meeting at the Conservation Club. Seventeen club delegates were in attendance. Carl Lindsley reported that DEC summer … more
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NY biologist moves to PA!
Emily Carrollo was well aware of the importance of taking over the job offered to her by taking over the Pennsylvania Game Commission's black bear program. Until joining the Game Commission in 2020, … more
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Pennsylvania is monitoring bears
After a record bear harvest in 2019 of 4,653 and a harvest in 2020 of 3,608, many PA hunters are concerned that hunters are taking an overharvest of bears and adjustments should be … more
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Holiday Deer Hunt is a go!
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) announced that its official the week-long bow, crossbow and muzzleloading hunt will take place this year. DEC said this new … more
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