Our Mission

The mission of the New York State Conservation Council  is to aid in the formulation and establishment of sound policies and practices designed to conserve, protect, restore and perpetuate forests, wildlife and scenic and recreational areas with especial regard to the state of New York, to the general end that the present and succeeding generations may continue to enjoy and to use these great natural resources. 

The NYSCC is the oldest conservation organization in New York State, comprised of volunteers who are concerned with sound management of the state’s and the nation’s land, water, fish and wildlife.  Our members are involved in all aspects dealing with the environment, ranging from educating youth and adults, to legislation, and including hands-on projects, cleaning up waterways and roadsides, and habitat improvement projects.

What we do

  • Advocate for Conservation, Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping

  • Serve as a leading group representing sportsmen and women at the state level

  • Represent Council members on Conservation Fund Advisory Board (CFAB), state Fish Wildlife Management Board (FWMB), Waterfowl Taskforce, and more

  • Maintain a positive working relationship with the NYSDEC

  • Collaborate with other conservation organizations and advocacy groups

  • Provide relevant resources and information to our membership and the general public

  • Speak out in support or opposition of legislature that affects natural resources and/or the outdoor community

History

The New York State Conservation Council (NYSCC) is the oldest statewide conservation organization in New York, incorporated in 1933 by sportsmen/conservationists to help secure and manage our natural resources for future generations, as well as to protect the rights of sportsmen and sportswomen to hunt, fish, trap and own firearms.  Since its inception the NYSCC has fought for regulations and laws to protect and manage our fish, wildlife and other natural resources.  Many of the hunting, fishing and trapping regulations safeguarding our resources today are the result of the NYSCC’s efforts.

Officers

  • Keith Tidball, PhD

    President

  • Charles Parker

    1st Vice President

  • Zenon Olow

    2nd Vice President

  • Patrick Mc Brearty

    Legislative Vice President

  • Brian Krawczyk

    Secretary

  • Diane Steel

    Treasurer

Board of Directors

  • Region 1

    Director-Ron Sineo

    Alt. Director-Vacant

  • Region 2

    Director-Vacant

    Alt. Director-Vacant

  • Region 3

    Director-Gary Muthig

    Alt. Director-Jason Brozdowski

  • Region 4

    Director-Joseph Viva

    Alt. Director-Gary Mosher

  • Region 5

    Director-Donald Sage

    Alt. Director-Mark Holt

  • Region 6

    Director-Guy Case

    Alt. Director-Vacant

  • Region 7

    Director-Jason Barnes

    Alt. Director-Vacant

  • Region 8

    Director-Greg Wadhams

    Alt. Director-Mike Elam

  • Region 9

    Director-Daniel Tone

    Alt. Director-Rich Davenport

  • Directors At Large

    Dan Owen

    George Gibbs

    Jim Steel

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