Hunting Information
Quick links:
- 2008-09 Hunting & Trapping Guide
- Game Harvest Reporting
- Junior Hunter Mentoring Program
- Chronic Wasting Disease Test Results
Marcellus Shale
The Marcellus Shale formation contains potentially sizeable natural gas resources and possible exploration of these resources has raised some concerns. Public meetings will be held 11/6 - 12/4.
Grants for Projects to Improve Quality of Drinking Water in NYC Watershed
$3 million in grant funds is available for polluted runoff abatement, which includes assessment, planning and research and outreach and education projects in the New York City watershed.
DEC Partners with Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program
Currently, more than 30 invasive species, including Japanese knotweed, garlic mustard, giant hogweed, swallowwort and Eurasian milfoil, have been found in the Adirondack region.
Tuberculosis Found in Captive Deer in Columbia County
Tuberculosis (TB) was found in a captive red and fallow deer herd during routine testing by the Department Agriculture and Markets.
Record Number of Youth Attend DEC Environmental Camps in 2008
A record-breaking 1,541 young people attended DEC's 2008 summer environmental education camps. Registrations for 2009 will be accepted in February.
State to Restrict Use of Bug Bombs
In the wake of a new federal report detailing hazards and injuries related to total-release foggers--"bug bombs"--New York State will be addressing the risks posed by these products.
Don't Move Firewood
An emergency rule is in place to reduce the risks from invasive insects and diseases of trees by preventing untreated firewood from entering New York State and restricting the movement, sale and possession, within the State, of untreated firewood that originates in New York State.
Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Plan
A significantly amended version of the proposed New York State Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Plan is being made available for public review through November 26. Public hearings will be held through 11/20.
State and City Launch Aggressive Enforcement Action Targeting Truck/bus Pollution in Urban Neighborhoods
DEC will carry out regular but unannounced enforcement actions in hot spots where heavy truck traffic enters or exits a neighborhood, as well as areas where diesel trucks tend to congregate.
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