In partnership with New York Sea Grant, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced $192,000 in grants for nine projects to help Great Lakes coastal communities enhance their resiliency and protect water quality. Grants will be awarded … Continued
In New York State, the regular harvest season for black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass) opened on Saturday, June 18, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Anglers who previously were required to release all bass … Continued
Officials from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced the publication of “The Atlas of Inland Fishes of New York” as New York State Museum Record Series, Volume 7. Authored jointly by DEC and NYSM staff … Continued
Fishery managers from Michigan, New York, Ohio, Ontario, and Pennsylvania have released an updated walleye management plan for Lake Erie. The plan, which is an update of the original plan of 2005, sets new fishery goals and objectives for walleye … Continued
Use of the free “New York Fish and Wildlife” smartphone app has exceeded 100,000 downloads, according to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The app provides up-to-date information on fishing, hunting, wildlife watching and other outdoor adventure opportunities … Continued