2023 Spring Meeting
2023 NYSCC Spring Meeting, Saturday April 1, 2023 Thank you for all those that attended the 2023 Spring Meeting. Below are the meeting minutes, presentations and recording from the meeting. Prizes currently include:
2022 NYSCC Fall Convention
Thank you to all that attendee the meeting in person or virtually. We are still looking to fill the 1st Vice President, Treasurer and secretary positions, if you or anyone you know is interested please email Casey at ckordziel@nyscc.onmicrosoft.com
2021 Fall Convention Meeting Minutes
Thank you to all who attended and assisted with the 2021 Fall Convention at the end of August. The meeting went well, and we appreciate all the help we received. Below are the meeting minutes and committee reports for those who would like to look them over.
NYSCC Spring Meeting 2021
Saturday April 10, 2021 – 9:00 AM Join us for the 2021 Virtual Spring Meeting! We will host guest speakers from NYSDEC discussing recent management plans. Additionally, we will discuss legislative news, fundraising, the Rebuild 2020 Plan, the new NYSCC virtual office, and communication within the Council. If you would like to join, please reach…
Hunting Hours
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT The membership of the New York State Conservation Council supports a DEC regulation change of the legal hunting hours from the present sunrise to sunset, to ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset for big game hunting.
Deer Management Listening Sessions
The Cornell Center for Conservation Social Sciences, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, Cornell University recently hosted and will continue to host a series of listening sessions to help NYSDEC develop a better understanding of hunter beliefs and behaviors related to CWD. Information from focus groups will complement information from a recent statewide hunter survey on…
Marine Resources Committee Report: Natural Bait, Striped Bass & Circle Hooks
New York’s Marine Resources Advisory Council held its November meeting on the 17th. Most of the issues addressed related to various commercial fisheries, but one topic important to recreational fishermen was on the agenda. That was New York’s proposed regulation requiring anyone fishing for striped bass with natural bait to use circle hooks, beginning with…
Great News: Legislative Bill A8094A – Outdoor Rx Act
The Outdoor Rx Act for Veterans has been signed into Law. This Bill “establishes the Outdoor Rx Act, which requires the Division of Veterans’ Services to review issues relating to veterans’ abilities to access state parks, lands and facilities; and provide for the repeal of such provisions upon the request thereof.” This bill requires that;…
NYSCC President’s Post-Convention Report 2020
With the New York State Conservation Council’s 2020 Virtual Fall Convention now complete, I would like to offer the following report. Minutes and other correspondence will offer more details later. This year’s convention was held using Zoom. Invitations were sent out via email, social media, and the NYSCC website. The Zoom meeting was live from…
Listen: DEC on deer virus
From: WJFF Radio Catskill September 23, 2020 “Last month, people started finding dead white-tailed deer in the Mid Hudson Valley. Now, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is testing remains of deer from Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess counties for a viral disease. Kevin Hynes, a DEC wildlife biologist with the wildlife health unit…
Virtual 2020 NYSCC Fall Convention – Thursday, September 24
To Join the Virtual 2020 Fall Convention via ZOOM – Click Here Meeting ID: 333 026 6397, Passcode: 755662 One tap mobile – +16468769923,,3330266397# US (New York) 2020 NYSCC Fall Convention Agenda Pre – conf ZOOM checks etc. – 9:30AM Session Opening – 10:00AM Call to OrderPledge of Allegiance Roll CallWelcome (Chuck Parker) 10:15 – 10:30NYS DEC…
Save The Date! Virtual Fall Convention – 9/24/20
The NYSCC has decided to hold a Virtual Fall Convention! When? Thursday – September, 24th 2020 – 10AM-12PM and 1PM-3PM Where? ZOOM Online Conference Platform – How to use ZOOM? Details – Elections, Resolutions, Special Guest Presentations, NYSDEC Presentation, Council Business & Committee Reports, Website & Social Media Update, & More! Stay Tuned – Full…
Good News from Albany: Governor Cuomo has signed into law two bills which NYSCC and the sporting community have supported
A8078C Woerner — Permits 4-H certified shooting sports instructors to supervise and instruct persons under sixteen years of age at shooting rangesSame as S 6401-B BRESLINLast Act: 08/24/20 signed chap.150A8666A Lifton — Relates to authorizing hunting big game by rifle in the county of TompkinsSame as S 8522 HELMINGLast Act: 08/24/20 signed chap.152 The New York State Conservation Council…
2020 NYSCC Call For Nominations
TO: All Council Members FROM: Stephen Wowelko, Chair, Nominating Committee RE: Nominations for Elective Office DATE: August 2020 The Nominating Committee of the New York State Conservation Council is now seeking candidates for the offices listed below: President First Vice President Second Vice President Secretary Treasurer Legislative Vice President Director at Large Any and…
DEC Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Stolen Aluminum Beams
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 08/04/2020 02:17 PM EDT Beams were taken from Perch River WMA, Jefferson County New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers are asking for the public’s assistance in locating five aluminum beams, also known as “spillway stop logs,” that were…
The Energy 202: Hunting and fishing groups urge Congress to work together on climate change
Washington Post Analysis By Dino Grandoni July 28, 2020 at 8:05 a.m. EDT with Paulina Firozi A group of 41 hunting and fishing organizations are urging Democrats and Republicans in Congress to do more to combat climate change by protecting the land and waters critical for their sports. Catastrophic drought, intense wildfires and aquatic dead zones…
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Sportsmen & Sportswomen Climate Statement
July 2020 A total of 41 organizations endorsed this climate statement and signed cover letters delivered to the Senate and House Leadership: *American Fisheries Society*American Fly Fishing Trade Association* *America Sportfishing Association*American Woodcock Society**Angler Action Foundation*Archery Trade Association**Backcountry Hunters & Anglers*Bonefish & Tarpon Trust*California Waterfowl* *Captains for Clean Water*Fly Fishers International*Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation* *International…
Work on the Caledonia Hatchery has Finally Begun
Caledonia Hatchery (585-538-6300), located in Livingston County in the Village of Caledonia, is the oldest hatchery in New York State and the Western Hemisphere. The hatchery rears Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. Virtually all of the two-year-old Brown Trout used in NYSDEC’s stocking program for 13-15 inch trout are produced at Caledonia Hatchery. Annual production is…
Online Hunter Education Course Available For NY Hunters
From – NYSDEC Hunting and Trapping Newsletter The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 04/13/2020 02:41 PM EDT First-time hunters who want to hunt during New York’s turkey hunting seasons must first earn a hunter education certificate prior to purchasing their first hunting license. This applies to both the regular…
Budget Amendment Concerning Permitting of Renewable Energy Projects Needs to be Removed
The annual budget process for New York State is a complicated and drawn out process that is due for final presentation and approval by April 1st. To the credit of Governor Cuomo, he has been able to present an on-time budget to the legislature with greater frequency than most other Governors. The process allows for…
The New York State Conservation Council’s Spring / Legislative Meeting for 2020 has been cancelled
May 14, 2020 It has been decided, due to the Coronavirus / COVID-19 that the Spring / Legislative Meeting for the New York State Conservation Council, will be cancelled. This decision has been further supported by the fact that our reservations at the Herkimer County Community College have been cancelled by the College. This is…
Prohibition of Competitions Involving The Taking of Wildlife
MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION Legislation that would make animal killing contests, competitions, tournaments, and derbies unlawful. The NYSCC is opposed to the enactment of blanket restrictions on competitions involving the taking of wildlife. Hunting, as all sports do, engenders a competitive streak. Thus, hunting and trapping contests have been conducted since time immemorial with participants congregating…
Investment of Lifetime License Funds
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT The investment of moneys in the state fish and game trust account. The NYSCC supports granting the Comptroller more flexibility in the investment of the funds received through the sale of lifetime hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and privileges. The current investment restrictions deprive the Conservation Fund of vitally needed income for…
Hunting Dogs
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT Amending the agriculture and markets law to clarify that dogs engaged in hunting or training are not running at large. The NYSCC supports this proposal. The purpose of the proposed change is to ensure that dogs, that while engaged in legal hunting or field training, become separated from their owner or trainer…
Free Licenses for First Responders
MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT WITH CONCERNS Provide a tax credit to volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers for hunting and fishing license fees. The NYSCC supports recognizing the service provided by first responders but is reluctant to fully support these proposals as currently constituted. The Council is specifically apprehensive with respect to any negative impact on…
Free Licenses for Disabled
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT IF AMENDED Provision of free or reduced cost hunting, fishing and trapping licenses to disabled persons. This proposal would enable disabled persons to obtain sporting licenses free or at reduced cost. While under existing statutes there are exemptions from some licensing requirements for persons with disabilities, they are limited. The NYSCC recognizes…
Free License Study
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT Require the Department of Environmental Conservation to review laws and policies pertaining to free or reduced cost hunting and fishing licenses. The NYSCC supports this initiative. With a steady stream of bills proposing free or reduced cost licenses to various groups, usually 20 to 25 per session, we believe that an understanding…
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