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Week of 14 October, 2012
Sunday - 10/14
Pheasant Hunting Youth Days - Central and Western NY http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/29453.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us Youth hunters, ages 12-15, must possess a junior hunting license and be accompanied by a licensed adult hunter. Only
junior hunters are allowed to possess a firearm or harvest birds during
the special youth hunt weekend.
See DEC's Pheasant Release Sites webpage for information on release sites in your area.
Waterfowl Hunting Youth Days - Western 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.
Duck, Coot and Merganser Season Final Day in Northeastern Zone http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28888.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us This season will reopen on October 27 in the
Northeastern Waterfowl Zone .
11:00 AM 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!
Thursday - 10/18
10:30 AM Climate Smart Community Webinar http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/50845.html Contact Office of Climate Changeclimatechange@gw.dec.state.ny.us Features a discussion about current research on measuring and projecting greenhouse gas emissions reductions resulting from land-use and transportation policies. Please register providing your community affilation via e-mail or telephone to climatechange@gw.dec.state.ny.us or 518-402-8323.
11:00 AM 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! 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 .
5:00 PM AlTech Specialty Steel State Superfund Site Comment Period Ends http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/80553.html Contact Region 9, Division of Environmental Remediationregion9@gw.dec.state.ny.us DEC is accepting written comments about the proposed plan from September 12, 2012 through October 18, 2012. The proposed plan is
available for review at Dunkirk Free Library , 536 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048.
6:00 PM Fulton Municipal Works Former Manufactured Gas Plant Sit - P.S. 372 Brooklyn, NY Contact Henry Williams - DER Project ManagerThe public is invited to a public availability session, at which the results of the Remedial Investigation for the former Fulton Works Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site will be discussed. The availability session will be held at P.S. 372, Brooklyn, NY located at 512 Carroll Street.
Saturday - 10/20
Pheasant Hunting Opens in Western and Central 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.
Regular Firearms Big Game Season Opens in Northern Zone http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28605.html Contact Bureau of Wildlifefwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us The regular hunting season runs through December 2, 2012. For more details on deer and bear hunting in New York State, visit DEC's
Big Game Hunting webpage.
Turkey Hunting Opens in Western and Central 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.
7:00 AM Youth Waterfowl Program Instruction Contact Region One Sportsman's Education Officer1wildlife@gw.dec.state.ny.us Hubbard County Park. Participants must be 12 - 15 years of age by November 10. Hunting days 4 a.m. Hubbard County Park and 6:15 a.m. Southaven County Park.
10:00 AM Family Fun: Reptiles You Should Know http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5Rivers@gw.dec.state.ny.us Come celebrate Reptile Awareness Day as local herpetologist Dee Strnisa provides up-close introductions to common snakes and turtles. The ecological importance and conservation status of various reptile species will be discussed. Parent(s) and child(ren) must accompany each other. Direction to Five Rivers 10:30 AM Fall Tree ID http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html Contact Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Centerrwnp@gw.dec.state.ny.us Enjoy the beautiful colors of fall as you learn how to identify our local trees along the trail.
Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up. Direction to Reinstein Woods
2:00 PM How Not To Feed Birds http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact Five Rivers Environmental Education Center5Rivers@gw.dec.state.ny.us Birds do not need to be fed in winter as much as we have a need to provide them food, but there are pitfalls to avoid when feeding birds, and we’ve learned them all the hard way. Like when a black bear joined in the fun. Join us for an in-depth indoor workshop on when to feed birds, how to feed birds, what to feed birds and how to deal with health and safety issues such as disease, vermin, predation and those unexpected visitors. Direction to Five Rivers
