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DEC Announces Habitat Management Workshop for Private Landowners Learn Tips on How to Manage your Land to Benefit Wildlife New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will conduct its first Habitat Management Workshop for private landowners on Saturday, August 24, 2013, at the Hanging Bog Wildlife Management Area in New Hudson, Allegany County. The workshop will feature presentations from biologists and a brief field trip to help private landowners learn how to manage their property in a way that benefits wildlife. Over the years as our forests continue to mature, there has been a drastic decrease in shrubland habitat in New York," said DEC Regional Land Manager Emilio Rende. "Many species of wildlife rely on this type of young forest habitat for food, cover and breeding areas. Since much of the land in New York is privately owned, private landowners have become primary stewards of our wildlife and woodlands and can play an important role in helping to maintain critical wildlife habitat." Local private landowners are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn property management strategies that benefit wildlife and various programs available to help. To register, please contact Emilio Rende at 716-372-0645 or at via email. The workshop is co-sponsored by the New York State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), the Ruffed Grouse Society and the Quality Deer Management Association. Space is limited to 30 participants, so please register soon. There is a registration fee of $10, which includes refreshments and lunch. Please make checks payable to the New York State Chapter of the NWTF. The deadline for registration is Friday, August 16th.

Under the leadership we have had for many, many decades.... With all the talk about lack of funds... And the commotion every time one governor or the other tries to raid federal funds - despite there is "Assent Legislation" which prevents that from ever happening... While we proclaim that we are conservationists.... Some of us voluntarily buying NY habitat & access stamps - which would be used as match funds to recieve federal grants.... While the complaints about hunter harrassment/interference grow... While we complain about NO PLACE TO HUNT... The following is what we get under the Conservation Fund Advisory Board, the NY State Fish and Wildlife Board, and the NYSCC... And the Friends of Montezuma Wetland Complex................................... A newly constructed bridge and parking lot offers improved access for recreational enthusiasts to explore Howland's Island, 3,500 acres of public land within the Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area. The 100-foot-long wooden bridge is elevated over Seneca River to avoid flooding problems and offer passage for small boats on the 10-mile voyage around Howland's Island. A convenient car-top boat launch is located nearby. A new parking lot less than a mile beyond the bridge is the entry point to trails for hiking, birding, hunting and more. Visitors can access the site via Carncross Road off Savannah-Spring Lake Road in Savannah, NY. For more information on Howland's Island, explore DEC's Northern Montezuma(http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31112.html) and Friends of the Montezuma Wetland Complex(http://friendsofmontezuma.org/howland.html) webpages.