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Chuck Parker ([email protected])To:you + 21 more Details Pat, Need to get the word out on these two companion bills. (oppose) Both have been advanced to a third reading A2917 Glick -- Makes contests, competitions, tournaments and derbys to take wildlife unlawful Same as S 4099 KENNEDY Last Act: 05/24/23 ordered to third reading rules cal.215 Chuck Parker

Thanks for the info

We still have to keep the pressure up on this issue, I have had sportsmen tell me that it only affects state lands, but lands public and private all around the nyc reservoirs also is impacted. Call your senators to oppose this

But why stay in nys

How many people sent comments in to the DEC Deer Management plan.The deadline is August 8th. this is our chance to make ourselves heard.There are some things that will surprise you. the plan can be found on the DEC website.The next one will be in ten years...Ray

Hi Newbie, just to let you know that wonder lake is a state park and you have to get a permit to hunt there, you can get the permit at the park office located at the TSP & Rte 301 just west of the exit. Fahnestock Park is also huntable get the info from the park superintendent or check it out online,also check out Great Swamp WMA located in Patterson.Let me know how you make out...Ray

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Remember what Pataki did,he caved to the anti's, Clinton assault weapons bill had a sunset clause of 3 years. We had not once but twice a chance to change this,but thru no fault of ours in trying to get sportsman to get out and vote. I cant believe the voters in this state are that nieve to vote this chump in again not once but three times And then have someone talk against the NRA does not make sense,if not for them we could not own a pea shooter

We had tons of those to hand out at Federation meetings and county fairs,now its all on the web

Bill,Some where on the DEC website the is a link to all the properties by county,like google earth very informative ,seek and you shall find

Paul,You can scout out Ninham Mnt. in Carmel,that is a state forest and has DEP lands that ajoin it,also Fahnstock state park is good for turkeys and muzzle loader deer.but you have to get a permit from the park superintendents office located at rte.301 just west of the Taconic parkway.Dont wait till the last minute to get the permit . Basically they all offer opportunity.the rest is up to you.Good luck and be carefull ...Ray

There is lots of state land besides NYCDEP,go to the DEC web site and check it out

I'm east of the Hudson,I use quatros

If you want pheasants there is Quatros in Pleasant Valley,located on Rte 44 just west of the Taconic Pkwy

And no where in these pages did I see any one promoting any of the second amendment groups.One even willing to pay for re- certification,NYSRPA,SCOPE,GOA,NRA,NYSCC,all working to protect our gun rights. These groups all need financial support They are working for you mostly unpaid.Their dues are not excessive.If any one belongs to NYSRPA did you read the message from the president,the answer was right there.Gun owners and hunters did not turn out and vote.there was no excuse,we could have had Astorino as our governor today instead we re-elected coumo again.This coming November is very important get out and register to vote if you have not voted in a while,schumer and gilerbrand are not gun friendly.Some Federations and clubs are putting voter registration in local gun shops,stop in and grab one and fill it out and send it in. Sportsman we are losing ground every week,there are changes coming that some will not be happy about because of other users slowly but surely creeping in.become informed,go on the DEC web site and see what is going on,subscribe to NYON ,read the outdoor columns in your local papers and become informed...Ray Merlo

See if Scottos is still in business,orange Co.off of rte 17 bloomingberg,sugar loaf area,let me know how you do

Biz,If I remember right there is about 7000 acres of AR in the town of Kent.the lands were posted back then.There was signage around the boundary of the AR acres. This info is in the packet from NYCDEP,there is a lot of public land opened by the NYCDEP...Ray

You guy's are passing up a lot of nice land. Check the the NYCDEP lands in Putnam,get an easy access permit and info on their website,also thousands of acres west of the Hudson,around those big reservoirs,you can use rifle on most of them. Read the syllabus that you get when you buy your license,lots of info there...Ray

here is an article from NYON for those of you who have not seen it http://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdoors/2016/12/adirondacks_debate_whats_activities_should_be_allowed_in_boreas_ponds_area.html#incart_river_home

Friends: If you have not already done so I ask you and your constituents to take 2 minutes and submit your comments. The public Hearings just concluded in Albany on 12/7. We had a good turnout in Albany! I would encourage individuals to make their comments in favor of Alternative 1 including maintain access through both the Boreas Ponds and the East & West Mcintyre tracts. Comments must be submitted by 12/30/16 to [email protected]. or Mail to : Kathy Regan APA PO Box 99 1133 State Route 86 Ray Brook, NY 12977 We have put a lot of time in to get alternative 1,all the others will shut out 99 percent of us,this is important,send in your comments before the 30th...Ray

What amazes me is that something as important as this only got one reply,still need comments from the so called concerned sportsman,all they have to do is google Boreas Pond and read what is happening.there are thousands of acres involved. We have to get them classified wild forest not forever wild.Only 1 percent of the people will get to use these lands,the older generation and the handicapped will be shut out...Ray

People we need body's and comments at the hearing on Dec.6th at the Bear Mntn. Inn this is important,after this the Catskills is next. Google Boreas Pond http://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdoors/2016/12/adirondacks_debate_whats_activities_should_be_allowed_in_boreas_ponds_area.html#incart_river_home

Advocating for Conservation and Sportsmen Since 1933 ECO shot in Town of Gallatin, Columbia County (DEC Region 4); hospitalized in Poughkeepsie Published reports say a New York State environmental conservation officer is hospitalized with a gunshot wound suffered while investigating reports of illegal hunting in the Town of Gallatin (Columbia County) on Tuesday evening. The Department of Environmental Conservation says two of its enforcement officers were checking out reports of possible illegal hunting around 5 p.m. Tuesday. Gallatin is about 15 miles north of Pine Plains (Dutchess County). Officers and Investigators from Columbia County (Region 4) and Dutchess County (Region 3) were on the scene. One of the two ECOs investigating the possible illegal activity was shot in the upper leg or hip during the course of his investigation. The officer underwent surgery at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie and is listed in stable condition. WNYT-TV reports the man who shot the officer was charged Tuesday night with assault. He's being held in Columbia County jail without bail. The hunter - while apparently properly licensed - was hunting after legal shooting hours. The New York State Conservation Council, Inc., hopes for a speedy recovery for the wounded officer. We recognize the danger our ECOs place themselves in each and every time they respond to an even seemingly routine call. We are confident that there will be a thorough investigation and that all appropriate charges will be applied.

If the APA gets what they want we will be locked out of a lot of lands,no motorized vehicles,chainsaws,generators etc.only the fit and able Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2016 9:49 AM Subject: Sportsmen need to show up. Take Action Directors, www.accessadk.com gives the information. The meeting schedule is posted below. We need all of you to go to your contacts and get more people to attend these meetings. Give testimony if they like, I can give you information or just sit in the Audience. The first meeting was in Ray Brook and the green groups show up in numbers to the point they chartered a bus from Albany. The oral presentations of our group Access the Adirondacks were well done we just need to put more people in the audience. Dates, locations and times of the public hearings are: 11/9 - APA - 7:00 pm 1133 NYS Route 86, Ray Brook 11/14 - Northville Central School - 6:00 pm 131 S. Third Street, Northville 11/16 - Newcomb Central School - 7:00 pm 5535 NYS Route 28N, Newcomb 11/21 - Schroon Lake Central School - 7:00 pm 1125 Route 9, Schrool Lake 11/28 - RIT - 7:00 pm Golisano Institute for Sustainability in Sustainability Hall, Rochester 11/29 - St. Lawrence County Human Service Center - 6:00 pm 80 State Highway 310, Canton 12/6 - Bear Mountain Inn - 7:00 pm 3020 Seven Lakes Drive, Tomkins Cove 12/7 - NYSDEC - 2:00 pm 625 Broadway, Albany If the every day man / women can elect a president by simply showing up and voting, just think what the everyday sportsmen can do if we just show up. Lets get out there and see who we can get to attend. Chuck Parker