DEC Waterfowl Identification and Hunting Courses Open Now
A certificate from this course is required to get an access permit for select National Wildlife Refuges and state lands open to waterfowl hunting. While this course is not required for waterfowl hunting in general, it is recommended and of value to attend.
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