Hunting and Trapping Newsletter
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 10/02/2018 09:03 AM EDTDEC Delivers - Information to keep you connected and informed from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation |
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Hunt Safe, Hunt Smart – Tree Stand SafetyWith bow season underway in many parts of the state, we remind hunters to take precautions when hunting from a tree stand. Tree stand falls are becoming a major cause of hunting-related injuries and fatalities. Of the 12 incidents investigated by DEC law enforcement in 2017, 50 percent were fatal. All of the incidents involved a hunter who was not wearing a safety harness or the harness was not attached to the stand or tree at the time of their fall. The proper use of tree stands and full-body harnesses will help prevent these injuries and fatalities. Remember to:
For more information, including the 2017 Hunting Safety Statistics and the 2017 Tree Stand Safety Statistics, visit the DEC website. Attention Ruffed Grouse Hunters!Be mindful of the presence of state-endangered Spruce Grouse while hunting Ruffed Grouse in Wildlife Management Units 5C, 5F, 6F and 6J. Identify your target before you shoot! The Spruce Grouse is a state-endangered bird related to the Ruffed Grouse. Spruce Grouse tend to occur in forested evergreen wetlands, but may venture into deciduous forests, especially during the hunting season. Spruce Grouse are frequently seen along roadsides during the fall eating gravel. Spruce Grouse are similar in size to Ruffed Grouse, but have a slightly different appearance. For more information, visit the spruce grouse page and ruffed grouse hunting page on DEC's website.
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop a SuccessThe 2018 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop, held September 7-9 in Cortland, NY, was a success! In its 25th year in New York, the BOW workshop brought together 125 women from 34 counties, as well as women from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Florida. Participants were able to choose four classes of the 51 offered, ranging from fishing, paddleboard yoga, hiking, and trailer handling, to rifle shooting and big game hunting. Our workshop fosters a safe environment for learning new outdoor skills, while promoting camaraderie with like-minded women. Some testimonials from this year’s workshop: “I know I’ll use the skills I learned here, these are the stepping stones for doing what I’ve always wanted to do, but didn’t have a way to learn or begin.” “This was a fantastic experience! I loved the classes and being in a supportive community of women. I gained quite a bit of confidence with all the hands-on practice and am very grateful that this program exists.” The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program has the ability to bring an incredibly diverse group of women together, pull them out of their comfort zones, empower them, and leave them with a lasting love of the outdoors and a new-found self-confidence. These programs are designed for women who have minimal to no experience with outdoor activities, to provide them with information, encouragement, and hands-on instruction. |