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
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Keith Tidball, PhD
President
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Charles Parker
1st Vice President
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Zenon Olow
2nd Vice President
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Patrick Mc Brearty
Legislative Vice President
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Brian Krawczyk
Secretary
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Diane Steel
Treasurer
Board of Directors
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Region 1
Director-Ron Sineo
Alt. Director-Vacant
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Region 2
Director-Vacant
Alt. Director-Vacant
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Region 3
Director-Gary Muthig
Alt. Director-Jason Brozdowski
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Region 4
Director-Joseph Viva
Alt. Director-Gary Mosher
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Region 5
Director-Donald Sage
Alt. Director-Mark Holt
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Region 6
Director-Guy Case
Alt. Director-Vacant
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Region 7
Director-Jason Barnes
Alt. Director-Vacant
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Region 8
Director-Greg Wadhams
Alt. Director-Mike Elam
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Region 9
Director-Daniel Tone
Alt. Director-Rich Davenport
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Directors At Large
Dan Owen
George Gibbs
Jim Steel
COMMITTEES
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ANTI SPORTSMAN
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ARCHERY & BOWHUNTING
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CONSERVATION EDUCATION
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ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES
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FIREARMS & AMMUNITION
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FISH ENVIRONMENT
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FUR RESOURCES
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GAME (BIG)
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GAME (SMALL)
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HABITAT/ACCESS & FOREST PRESERVE & PUBLIC LANDS
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HUNTER EDUCATION
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LAW ENFORCEMENT
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LEGISLATION
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MARINE RESOURCES
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RESOLUTIONS
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WATERFOWL