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Full Calendar Outdoor Recreation and Family Activities Five Rivers Environmental Education Center Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve &Env Ed Center Sporting Seasons Meetings, Deadlines and Training Opportunities Public Meetings and Hearings Comment and Application Deadlines Workshops and Training
Week of 30 September, 2012
Sunday - 9/30
Waterfowl Hunting Youth Days - Lake Champlain Zone http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28888.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Youth Days are additional days for Junior Hunters only. Young hunters, 12 to 15
years of age, possessing a junior hunting license may hunt ducks, coots,
mergansers, Canada geese, and brant on 2 special days in each zone. Daily bag
limits for ducks are the maximum allowed during the regular duck season, and 2
per day for Canada geese. Young hunters must be accompanied by a licensed
(including current HIP registration and duck stamp) adult hunter, but the adult
may not shoot any birds unless the respective regular season is open.
Note: A 2011-12 hunting license is needed to hunt on any Youth Day in
September 2012.
Waterfowl Hunting Youth Days - Southeast Zone http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28888.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Youth Days are additional days for Junior Hunters only. Young hunters, 12 to 15
years of age, possessing a junior hunting license may hunt ducks, coots,
mergansers, Canada geese, and brant on 2 special days in each zone. Daily bag
limits for ducks are the maximum allowed during the regular duck season, and 2
per day for Canada geese. Young hunters must be accompanied by a licensed
(including current HIP registration and duck stamp) adult hunter, but the adult
may not shoot any birds unless the respective regular season is open.
Note: A 2011-12 hunting license is needed to hunt on any Youth Day in
September 2012.
Brook Trout Season Closes on Long Island Contact Region One Bureau of FisheriesAll Long Island streams
Trout season closes in Southaven County Park Contact Southaven County Park11:00 AM Hudson River Canoe Program http://www.eventbrite.com/event/386439852 Contact Hudson River Estuary Programhrnerr@gw.dec.state.ny.us Paddle with staff naturalists and learn about tidal marsh ecology,
Hudson River research, and challenges facing estuarine habitats. These
FREE educational canoe trips at selected sites along the Hudson River Estuary are provided for the general public.
One trip per person, registration required. (register at URL listed above) Novices and families welcome (minimum age is 6, maximum of 2 children under 16 per adult). All gear provided. For safety reasons, we can't allow other boats to join group. Wear old sneakers or water shoes that can get wet/muddy (flip-flops come off!) Prepare to be knee-deep in water. Bring food, water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a sense of adventure!
Monday - 10/1
2012-13 Sporting License Year Starts http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/365.html Contact Fish, Wildlife & Marine Resources2012-13 annual fishing, hunting, and trapping sporting licenses and deer
management permits are valid from October 1 through September 30.
Archery Deer and Bear Season Opens in Southern Zone http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28605.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Visit DEC's
Big Game Hunting webpage for details on regulations, license and permit information and more.
Cottontail Hunting Opens Upstate http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/29449.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Visit DEC's
Small Game Hunting webpage for regulations, license information and more.
If you plan to hunt for cottontails in the Hudson River region (Rensselaer, Columbia, Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties), consider participating in DEC's
New England Cottontail Survey .
Coyote Hunting Opens Upstate http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28945.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Visit DEC's
Furbearer Hunting webpage for regulations, license information and more.
Pheasant Hunting Opens in Northern and Eastern Areas Upstate http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/29453.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Visit DEC's
Small Game Hunting webpage for regulations, license information and more.
See DEC's
Pheasant Release Sites webpage to locate sites near you.
Quail Hunting Opens in Orange and Putnam Counties http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/29447.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Visit DEC's
Small Game Hunting webpage for regulations, license information and more.
Ruffed Grouse Hunting Opens in Eastern, Central and Western Areas Upstate http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/29457.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Visit DEC's
Small Game Hunting webpage for regulations, license information and more.
Consider participating in the
Cooperator Ruffed Grouse Hunting Log to help DEC learn more about grouse populations and habits.
Snow Geese Season Opens in Several Waterfowl Hunting Zones http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28888.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Season Zones: Most waterfowl seasons are set based on five
waterfowl hunting zones that have been approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Turkey Hunting Opens in Northern and Eastern Areas Upstate http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/29461.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Visit DEC's
Turkey Hunting webpage for regulations, license information and more.
Varying (Snowshoe) Hare Hunting Opens in Northern Areas http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/29451.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Visit DEC's
Small Game Hunting webpage for regulations, license information and more.
Woodcock Hunting Opens Statewide http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/65847.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Visit DEC's
Migratory Game Bird webpage for regulations, license information and more.
Consider participating in the
Woodcock Hunting Log Survey to help DEC learn more about woodcock populations and habits.
Thursday - 10/4
4:30 PM After-School Escape http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html Contact Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Centerrwnp@gw.dec.state.ny.us , 716-683-5959Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different fun, outdoor activity each week. Children in grades K-5.
93 Honorine Dr., Depew, NY 14043
No registration required.
Direction to Reinstein Woods .
6:30 PM AlTech Specialty Steel State Superfund Site Public Meeting http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/80553.html Contact DEC, Division of Environmental Remediation, Region 9region9@gw.dec.state.ny.us The public is invited to comment on a remedy proposed by DEC related to
AlTech Specialty Steel Corporation located at Lucas Avenue,
Dunkirk, Chautauqua County. The meeting will be held in the Dunkirk High School Auditorium. You are
encouraged to provide comments at the meeting, and during the 30-day
comment period from Sept. 12 through Oct. 12.
Saturday - 10/6
Brant season opens in Western and Northeastern zones http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28888.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Season Zones: Most waterfowl seasons are set based on five
waterfowl hunting zones that have been approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Duck, Coot and Merganser Hunting Opens in Northeastern Zone http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28888.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Season Zones: Most waterfowl seasons are set based on five
waterfowl hunting zones that have been approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Deer Firearms Hunting Youth Days - Upstate http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/46245.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Under the close supervision of a licensed and experienced
adult mentor, 14- to 15-year old junior hunters may use a firearm or
crossbow to take one deer of either sex with the appropriate licenses,
tags and privileges. This youth hunt is open in Northern and Southern zones, except in
bow only areas .
Visit DEC's
Junior Hunter Mentoring Program webpage for complete details.
9:00 AM Teacher Workshop: Teaching about Autumn http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5Rivers@gw.dec.state.ny.us Join us for workshops dedicated to the many teaching opportunities only autumn can provide. Choose from indoor/outdoor sessions on monarchs and woolly bears, fall foliage, bird life, bees and wasps and preparations for winter. Savvy teaching ideas and techniques will help you make your seasonal classroom studies fun and engaging. The presentations are free, but space is limited. Please call 518-475-0291 for more information and/or to register by Friday, September 28. Direction to Five Rivers 10:30 AM EcoBots: Tinkering with Motors and Magnetism http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html Contact Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Centerrwnp@gw.dec.state.ny.us Construct your own sun-powered creations; photovoltaic cells provided.
Materials fee = $4.00 per child, $2.00 for Friends of Reinstein members.
For children age 8 and older. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Direction to Reinstein Woods
1:30 PM The Reinstein Woods Experience http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html Contact Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Centerrwnp@gw.dec.state.ny.us Experience the best of both worlds at Reinstein Woods. Explore and learn about our environmentally-friendly “green” building and take a tour of the trails in this guided program. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Direction to Reinstein Woods
