SEPTEMBER 2009

1 – Start of Hunting Season for Crows (Friday – Monday only)

OCTOBER 2009

1 – Start of Hunting Season for Coyote

DECEMBER 2009

1 - Black Bass catch and release / artificial lures only season opens

1 – Start of Catch and Release (Artificial Lures Only) Season for Black Bass in Otselic River, Tioughnioga River, East Branch Tioughnioga River and West Branch Tioughnioga River (Cortland County), Chemung River and Tributaries Upstream of Route 17 West of Corning  (Steuben County), Allen Lake (Allegany County), and Cassadaga Lake (Chautauqua County)

JANUARY 2010

1 – Start of Fishing Season  on Lake Ontario, the Lower Niagara River and Tributaries for Lake Trout

MARCH 2010

1 – Start of Fishing Ban (No Fishing) on North McMillan Creek and Conesus Inlet WMA from Conesus Lake South to the Dam (Livingston County)

9 - The State of the Lake Ontario Meeting at the Oswego County BOCES, 179 County Route 64, Mexico, 13114 (Oswego County). NY (7:00 – 10:00 pm) Biologists from DEC and the U.S. Geological Survey will make presentations, including updates on trout and salmon fisheries, forage fish populations, lake trout restoration efforts, warm water fish populations, and sea lamprey control.  There will also be an update on the status of Lake Ontario Sportfishing Restoration Program projects that are funded by a natural resources damage settlement. Following the presentations, the public can ask questions and interact with the presenters. (For information, contact Dan Bishop in the DEC Cortland office at 607-753-3095) 

10 - The State of the Lake Ontario Meeting at the Imaging Sciences Auditorium, in Chester F. Carlson Building (76) on the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Campus, Rochester, 14623 (Monroe County). NY (7:00 – 10:00 pm) Biologists from DEC and the U.S. Geological Survey will make presentations, including updates on trout and salmon fisheries, forage fish populations, lake trout restoration efforts, warm water fish populations, and sea lamprey control.  There will also be an update on the status of Lake Ontario Sportfishing Restoration Program projects that are funded by a natural resources damage settlement. Following the presentations, the public can ask questions and interact with the presenters. (For information, contact Web Pearsall in the DEC Avon office at 585-226-5339)

10 – Close of Hunting Season (Part 3) for Snow Geese in Western New York

10 - Aquatic WILD Workshop for Educators at Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center in 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY. Aquatic WILD invites students to explore and understand the fascinating world of water and the aquatic life forms it supports. (4:00 -7:00 pm) (For more information and to register call Meaghan Boice-Green  716-683-5959)

11 - Growing Up WILD Workshop roe Educators at the T.J. Connor Elementary School, Scottsville, NY (3:30 - 6:30 pm)  (For information and to register call Susan Johnson 585-889-6285)

11-14 - Western New York Outdoor Sport & Travel Expo at the Erie County Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY. (Thur-11:00 am-8:00 p.m/Fri- noon-8:00 p.m/Sat-10:00 am-8:00 p.m/Sun-10:00 am-5:00 p.m) (For more info www.sportandtravelexpo.com)

12-14 - 2010 NRA Open Indoor Championships Conventional Pistol Sectional at 853 Ransom Road, Lancaster (Buffalo), New York. Sponsors are The National Rifle Association and Ten-X Shooting Club, Inc. (For info contact Peter Vasilion,, Ten-X Match Secretary, 3399 Four Rod Road, East Aurora, NY 14052-9565

13 - Northern Chautauqua (Dunkirk) Chapter Ducks Unlimited Dinner at the Dunkirk Moose Lodge, Dunkirk,NY  (5:00 pm)  (Contact: Chris McKelvey   716-679-5969   nello5969@netscape.net )

13 - Spring Steelheads on Lacal Tribs by Lake Ontario/Lake Erie fishing expert Chuck Booker at  Gander Mountain, Tonawanda NY (1:00 - 3:00 pm) (For info contact Chuck  Booker 716~689~8256 website www.bigchinook1fishing.com)

13 - Project Learning Tree Workshop for Educators at the Cayuga Nature Center, Ithaca, NY.  Project Learning Tree uses the forest as a “window on the world” to increase students’ understanding of our complex environment. (10:00 am to 4:00 pm) (For more information to register call Jes Steele at 607-273-6260)

13-14 - Bass Pro Shops Next Generation Weekend at Bass Pro Shops, 1579 Clark Street Road, Auburn, NY. (Noon to 5pm)  Kids can get into the spirit of the outdoors with plenty of events geared for them during the Spring Classic. Activities include casting game, photo opp, rain gutter boat races, special craft and valuable fishing tips.  All for FREE and if kids complete all the activities they will receive a free Bass Pro Shops Next Generation DVD. (Local Contact:  Jeff Burdick, Store Manager, (315) 258-2700)

14 – Tips on Catching Bigger Fish with Bigger Baits at Bass Pro Shops, 1579 Clark Street Road, Auburn, NY. Join Bass Pro Shops staff as they hold tank demos on how to catch bigger fish. (On hour – Noon – 3:00 pm) (For information and to check scheduling contact Jeff Burdick, Store Manager, (315) 258-2700)

14 - National Wild Turkey Federation Sanctioned Calling Contest at the WNY Sport & Travel Expo, Erie County Fairgrounds, 5600 Mckinley Pkwy., Hamburg, NY  (Contact – Chris McCann  716-648-2446    kitscallscm@verizon.com       www.outdoorontheweb.com)

15 – Application deadline for pheasants under DEC’s Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program and the Young Pheasant Release Program. Individuals interested in these programs should contact their nearest DEC regional office for applications and additional information. 

15 – Close of Statewide Fishing Seasons for  Northern Pike, Pickerel, Tiger Muskellunge and Walleye

15 – Close of Fishing Season for Muskellunge in the Susquehanna River (Tioga County) & the Chemung River and Tributaries (Chemung County)

16 - Start of Catch and Release (Artificial Lures Only) Season for Black Bass in Otselic River, Tioughnioga River, East Branch Tioughnioga River and West Branch Tioughnioga River (Cortland County), Chemung River and Tributaries Upstream of Route 17 West of Corning  (Steuben County),and  Cassadaga Lake (Chautauqua County), Conesus Lake, Hemlock Lake, Canadice Lake, Honeoye Lake, Canandaigua Lake, Keuka and Senaca Lake.

16-31 - Fishing Ban (No Fishing) on Fall Creek (Cayuga Lake) from the Downstream Edge of the Railroad Bridge Below Route 13 to Ithaca Falls

16 - The State of the Lake Ontario Meeting at the Cornell Cooperative Extension    Building, 4487 Lake Avenue, Lockport, 14094 (Niagara County). NY (6:30 – 9:30 pm) Biologists from DEC and the U.S. Geological Survey will make presentations, including updates on trout and salmon fisheries, forage fish populations, lake trout restoration efforts, warm water fish populations, and sea lamprey control.  There will also be an update on the status of Lake Ontario Sportfishing Restoration Program projects that are funded by a natural resources damage settlement. Following the presentations, the public can ask questions and interact with the presenters. (For information, contact Paul McKeown in the DEC Allegany sub-office at 716-372-0645 or Mike Wilkinson in the DEC Buffalo office at 716-851-7010)

18 – Start of 6-week Fly Casting Course by expert Kevin Kram at the Merton Williams Middle School, Hilton, NY. (7:00 – 9:00 pm each Thursday) Includes a field trip to Salmon Creek (Cost - $45.00) (To register call 585-392-1000 X7044)

20 - National Wild Turkey Federation – Canisteo Valley Chapter Dinner at the Knights of Columbus, Main Street, Hornell, NY  (Contact – Sean Smith   607-324-6664)

20 – Craig Dennison’s Daylong Angler’s Workshop at the Twelve Corners Middle School, Brighton, NY (9:00 am – 3:30 pm) (For information  craigdennison1@yahoo.com)  Proceeds will benefit the Canandaigua Chapter of TU and Upstate Fly Fishers.

20 - Ducks Unlimited - Brighton-Henrietta-Pittsford Chapter 30th Annual Dinner/Auction at the R.I.T. Inn & Conference Center, 5257 West Henrietta Road W. Henrietta, NY (6:00 pm) (For information call Rae at 585-671-6888)

20 - Snowy with a Chance of Salamanders at the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY. On the first day of spring, search for spotted salamanders and a chance glimpse this secretive creature. (10:30 am) (For further info and to register call 716-683-5959)

20 - “Eating Organic” Eco-Chat 2010 - Winter Program Series at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 3395 US Route 20 East, Seneca Falls, NY. (1:30 – 3:00 pm) There's been unrest about a study looking at the nutritional values of organic vs. non-organic food, but most of us who eat organic are doing so for much broader reasons. This is a chance to see what other's are eating, where they're shopping, how they stay healthy while keeping our planet healthy, and maybe share a recipe or two.  A visit from Mark Bitz from CNY Farms, recipient of Conservation Farm of the year in 2009, will really open our eyes to what it takes to put this wholesome, "green" food on our tables! (For further info call Andrea at (315) 568-5987 ext. 228)

20 - Flying WILD Workshop (Wildlife in Learning Design) for Educators at the Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo, NY. Flying Wild introduces middle-school students to bird conservation through classroom activities and school bird festivals (9:00 am – Noon) (More information and to register call Meghan C. Dye at 716-896-5200 x342) 

20 - Friends of NRA Dinner at the Premier Banquet Center, 2000 Constitution Avenue, Olean , NY  (Contact - Thomas E. Krott    716- 523-0103    krotts@wildblue.net)

20/21 - Fly Fishing & Steelhead Expo at Chautauqua Suites, Mayville, NY (Sat 8:00 am – 5:00 pm/Sun 9:00 am – 3:00 pm) (For more info http://flyfishingexpo.chautauquasuites.com/ )

21 - Fur Auction at the Genesee Valley Trappers Association Clubhouse, 4462 County Road 32 (3 miles east of Honeoye, south of 20A), Honeoye, NY (8:00 am fur checkin/10:00 am auction) (For information call Gordy Berndt 585-924-2928 or Bob Hughes 585-728-2471)

23 – FrogWatch USA Volunteer Training at the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY. Become a citizen scientist! Volunteer to help monitor the frogs and toads here at Reinstein Woods. (6:30 pm) (For further info and to register call 716-683-5959)

24 - Project WET Workshop for Educators at Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center in 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY. Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) promotes knowledge and stewardship of water resources. (12:00 – 3:30 pm) (For more information and to register call Meaghan Boice-Green  716-683-5959)

27 - NIAGARA FRONTIER FRIENDS OF NRA 15th Annual Banquet and Fundraiser at Salvatores Italian Gardens, Depew, NY. (5:00 pm) Mr. Phil Schreier, Sr Curator of the National Firearms Museum will be attending and displaying several firearms from the museum. Several NRA Directors will be in attendance as well. (For information contact Mike at 716-949-4669)

27 - National Wild Turkey Federation – Tri-County Chapter Dinner at The Lake Watch, 1642 East Shore Drive, Ithaca, NY  (Contact – Michael Perkins  607-898-9906)

27 – White Tails Unlimited – Tobehanna Creek Chapter Dinner at the Watkins Glen Community Center, 4th Street, Watkins Glen, NY (Contacts – Mike Van Zile  607-243-0826 (evenings)/Jason Pollack 607-684-8792/Kevin Crofoot  607-243-7954)

27 - Friends of NRA Dinner at Salvatores Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Road, . Depew , NY (Contact - David McDonald 585- 968-3800    montana6430@roadrunner.com)

27 – The Rochester Birding Association’s Annual Birding School at the Ogden Public Library,269 Ogden-Center Road, Spencerport, NY (9:00 am – noon) Learn to bird watch or just improve skills. (Cost - $20.00) (Register by 3/20 by calling 585-352-1532)

27 - Birds, Birds, Birds! at the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY. A bird that does the moonwalk? Learn about this and many other oddities of the bird world. (10:00 am) (For further info and to register call 716-683-5959)

28 – Close of Coyote Hunting Season

28 - Finger Lakes Trollers Assoc. Fishing Tackle & Outdoor Show at Clute Park Community Center, Watkins Glen, NY (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) (For more info call Mike Burt, 607-765-9866)

30 - Growing Up WILD Workshop for Educators at the Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo, NY. (4:00 – 7:00 pm) (For information and to register call Lauren Makeyenko at 716-825-6397)

31 – Close of Crow Hunting Season

31 – Close of Catch and Release (Artificial Lures Only) Season for Trout in Salmon Creek (Cayuga County), Salmon Creek Above Ludlow Falls & West Branch Owego Creek (Tompkins County), Spring Creek on Caledonia State Fish Hatchery Property  (8:00 am – 4:00 pm) (Livingston County), Oatka Creek from Bowerman Road Upstream to Union Street and from theWheatland Center Road Upstream to the Mouth of Spring Creek, and Spring Creek (Monroe County), East Koy & Wiscoy Creeks (Allegany County), Clear Creek, Lime Lake Outlet, McKinstry Creek, Elm Creek, Elton Creek, Mansfield Creek and Cattaraugus Creek Upstream of Springville Dam (Cattaraugus County), Hosmer Brook and Cattaraugus Creek Upstream of Springville Dam (Erie County), Wiscoy Creek (Minus Section ½ mile Each Side of East Hillside Road Bridge), East Koy Creek, Cattaraugus Creek Upstream of Springville Dam and Clear Creek from Mouth to County Line (Wyoming County)

APRIL 2010

1 – Start of Statewide Fishing Seasons for Brook, Brown & Rainbow Trout, Hybrids of these Species and Splake, Lake Trout, Landlocked/Atlantic Salmon and Kokanee

1 – Reidman Foundation Opening Day Trout Derby at Powder Mills Park (Monroe County), off NYS Route 96, Pittsford, NY (For details call 585-586-1670)

1 - National Wild Turkey Federation – Lake Plains Chapter Dinner at the Burgandy Basin, 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY (Contact - Richard Vendel  585/872-4565)

2 – Application deadline for examination  to become a licensed, volunteer wildlife rehabilitator. The test will be given on Friday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional offices across the state.  There is no charge for either the exam or the license issued by DEC. A wildlife rehabilitator study guide and examination manual are available to applicants for $15 per set; the exam application is included. (More information can be found at http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/25027.html) 

2 – Application deadline for examination  for individuals seeking a falconry apprentice license. The test is  scheduled for Friday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at DEC Regional offices across the state. Applications for this free, written examination are available from DEC. More information about the falconry license can be found at http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/28632.html

3 - National Wild Turkey Federation – Lake Ridge Gobbler Chapter Dinner at the Brockport Elks Club,4400 Sweden-Walker Road, Brockport, NY  (Contact – Duane Marshall  585-637-4732)

3 - Tri-County Bowhunters, Turkey Calling Seminar & Pasta Dinner (5:00 pm) (For more info call Bill Baldwin, 607-589-6890)

6 - Project WET Workshop for Educators at Portville Presbyterian Church, Portville, NY. Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) promotes knowledge and stewardship of water resources. (12:00 – 3:30 pm) (For more information and to register call Susan Avery at 716-933-0187)

10 - National Wild Turkey Federation – Between The Lakes Chapter Dinner at the VFW Post 6200, Routes 96 & 414, Ovid, NY  (Contact – Skip Jacot  607 244 0586  skip.jacot@chk.com)

10 - National Wild Turkey Federation – Springville Strutters Chapter Dinner at St. Aloysius Church Hall, 186 Franklin Street, Springville, NY  (Contact – James Gamel  716-592-2388)

11 - Niagara River Anglers 5th Annual John Long Sr. Raffle & Feast at St Vincent DePaul, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (2:00 – 6:00 pm) (Adults $20.00 Kids $10.00) (Contact Ronald or Jojo Allen at 716-628-1460)

15 - Friends of NRA Dinner at the Kalurah Temple, 625 Dickson Street, Endicott , NY. (Contact - Jay W. Langton    607- 862-4692      jwlangton@stny.rr.com)

16 - National Wild Turkey Federation – Oak Orchard River Chapter Dinner at the Carlton Fire Dept. Rec Hall, Route 98, Carlton, NY (Contact – James Allport 585-590-9218  jallport1@rochester.rr.com )

17 - National Wild Turkey Federation – Cayuga County Long Beards Chapter Dinner at the Union Springs Hose & Engine Co., Cayuga Street (Route 90), Union Springs, NY  (Contact – Jason Barnes  315-889-7260   frontenacfowlers@yahoo.com)

17/18 - New York State Arms Collectors Gun Show at the NY State Fairgrounds, Expo Center. Baldwinsville , NY (Sat. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. & Sun. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m) (Contact - Sandy Ackerman/Klinger, 607-748-1010)

18 - National Wild Turkey Federation – Niagara County Gobblers Chapter Dinner at the Ransomville Vollunteer Fire Company, 2521 Youngstown-Lockport Road (Route 93), Ransomville, NY  (Contact – Pamela Lederhouse   716-791-3151    plederhouse@aol.com)

18 - GPS for Mariners taught by USCGAUX at the Elma Conservation Club, 600 Creek Rd., Elma, NY (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) (Cost is $40 which includes textbook. Class is limited to 20 people, so sign up ASAP. To sign up, contact Dan Massing at 716-799-7182, or e mail flotilla33@verizon.net) Weather permitting, an outdoor, hands on session will be held.

19 – National Wild Turkey Federation Sanctioned Calling Contest at the Bass Pro Shop, Auburn, NY (Registration 8:30-10:00 am)  (Contact – Fay Sorrells  315-263-4302)

19 – Second Amendment March in Washington, D.C. (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)  Attendees will gather on the northeast corner of the Washington Monument grounds at 10:00 a.m. The entire event will take place there (due to logistics, the event will be more of a “rally” than an actual march). The event is sponsored and coordinated by the organization “Second Amendment March,” whose stated mission is, “to galvanize the courage and resolve of Americans; to petition our elected officials against establishing anti-gun legislation; and to remind America that the Second Amendment is necessary to maintain our right to self defense.”

22 - Earth Day

23 - Arbor Day

23 - National Wild Turkey Federation – Oswego River Chapter Dinner at the Oasis at Thunder Island, Route 48, Fulton, NY  (Contact – Bruce  Bailey   315-695-5113)

24 -  Spring Into Nature Celebration  at the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Casey Road, Alabama, NY (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m) event offers over 20 nature-related exhibits, activities, artists and guest speakers with live animals. Plus guided bird walks, demonstrations, door prize drawings and a LIVE kestrel cam. For the kids there will be a variety of crafts, face painting and nature-related games. Meet Blue Goose, the mascot of the National Wildlife Refuge System. At Cayuga Overlook spotting scopes will be staffed by a team of experienced birders to help visitors view an active bald eagle nest as well as migrating birds on the marsh. Guest speakers include: Wild Wings, Sky Hunters, AWARE and the Buffalo Zoomobile. All FREE! (For further information call 585-948-5445 or visit http://www.fws.gov/northeast/iroquois)

24/25 - Spring Youth Turkey Hunt

24/25 - Batavia Gun and Sportsman Show sponsored by the Alabama Hunt Club at Falleti Ice Arena, Evans Street, Batavia, NY (Sat. 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sun. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm) (For info contact Jim Penland  716-434-6535   jimpenland@verizon.net)

25 - Jimmy Griffin Memorial "Teach Me to Fish” Event- at the Bison City Rod & Gun Club, 511 Ohio St, Buffalo, NY. (2:00 -4:00 pm) A free hands-on seminar with outdoor writer, Forrest Fisher, for kids AND parents. Come learn about fishing, kids will have hands-on rod and reel demonstrations, knot learning, lure rigging, hands-on fishing, get free area fishing maps and free Sahlen’s hot dog and ice cream dessert lunch. Special activities include fish feeding as kids can help the staff feed 10,000 steelhead fingerlings being raised in floating pens on the rejuvenated Buffalo River.  50 FREE rod/reel fishing outfits for kids in attendance.  Every child present will win a fishing prize! (For more info, call 716-652-2256)

29 - National Wild Turkey Federation – Genesee Local Chapter Dinner at Sacred Heart Social Center, 17 Summer Street, Batavia, NY  (Contact – Russ Romano  585-975-9930   rromano@nothnagle.com)

30 – Last Day of Fishing Ban (No Fishing) on North McMillan Creek and Conesus Inlet WMA from Conesus Lake South to the Dam (Livingston County)

30 – 5/9 - Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Spring Trout and Salmon Derby This premier spring kick-off classic, offering a $12,500 Grand Prize for the largest trout or salmon caught overall, also sports over $30,000 in cash and prizes overall. Walleye will return this year for the spring (the opener is May 1) if there are enough people registered. (For more information, call (888) REEL-2-IN or visit www.loc.org )

MAY 2010

1 - Start of Fishing Season for Northern Pike, Pickerel,Tiger Muskellunge,and Walleye

1 - Start of Catch and Release (Artificial Lures Only) Season for Black Bass in Oneida Lake East of Route 81 Bridge & Tributaries Upstream to the 1st Barrier Impassible by Fish, and Barge (Erie) Canal & Tributaries Upstream to Lock 22 (Onondaga & Oswego Counties)

1 – Start of Special Season on Lake Erie and Tribs for Black Bass (must 20inches +)

1 – Start of Fishing Season for Muskellunge in the Susquehanna River (tioga County) & the Chemung River and Tributaries (Chemung County)

1 – Start of Spring Turkey Hunting Season (½ hour before sunrise till noon)

7 - Friends of NRA Dinner at the On Center, 800 South State Street, Syracuse , NY  (Contact - Michael Ouderkirk   315- 592-9734    kktp2001@twcny.rr.com)

31 - Close of Spring Turkey Hunting Season

JUNE 2010

3 - 4th Annual Buffalo Sabres Alumni Spring Salmon Spectacular at Krull Park and the Town of Newfane Marina in Olcott, NY. This is a special fishing celebration with the names that have helped to make the Buffalo Sabres a household name the past 40 years. Help raise money for local charities. (Check www.sabresalumni.com  for details) 

4 - 9th Annual Don Johannes Memorial Big Fish Contest and 4th Annual Pete DeAngelo Memorial Three-Fish Contest. This is a precursor to the Pro-Am tournament to get the teams warmed up for the fishing action. You don’t have to be in the pro-am to fish, though. Sign up at The Slippery Sinker, The Boat Doctors or The Gas Shack. ($100 per boat) (For info call 716-778-0713)

5/6 - 26th Annual Skip Hartman Memorial Lake Ontario Pro-Am Salmon Team Tournament This prestigious fishing competition pits teams of anglers against one another using a unique scoring system over two days of fishing. Held out of the Niagara County ports of Wilson and Olcott, the local community also coordinates special events to make it a fun filled weekend. (For more info call 877- FALLS US or log onto the tournament website at www.lakeontarioproam.net for rules and sign up information)

12 - The Genesee Valley Chapter of  The Adirondack Mountain Club Outdoor Expo at Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon, NY. (More details to follow.)

18 – Close of Special Season on Lake Erie and Tribs for Black Bass

18 – Close of Catch and Release (Artificial Lures Only) Season for Black Bass in Oneida Lake East of Route 81 Bridge & Tributaries Upstream to the 1st Barrier Impassibleby Fish, and Barge (Erie) Canal & Tributaries Upstream to Lock 22 (Onondaga & Oswego Counties), Allen Lake (Allegany County)

18 – Close of Catch and Release (Artificial Lures Only) Season for Black Bass in Otselic River, Tioughnioga River, East Branch Tioughnioga River and West BranchTioughnioga River (Cortland County), Chemung River and Tributaries Upstream of Route 17 West of Corning  (Steuben County),and  Cassadaga Lake (Chautauqua County), Conesus Lake, Hemlock Lake, Canadice Lake, Honeoye Lake, Canandaigua Lake, Keuka and Senaca Lake.

19 – Start of Statewide Fishing Season for Black Bass and Muskellunge

19 – 7/18 - 2nd Annual Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Summer Derby  Grand prize is $7,500 for biggest fish. NEW this year is a $1,200 a day boat derby. This new event will pay out $1,200 each day, half for the biggest salmon; half for the biggest trout. (Cost is $600 for charter boats; $300 for recreational boats. Everyone on the boat is covered with this fee) (Go to www.loc.org  for the details)

JULY 2010

6-18 - Erie Canal Fishing Derby  The Erie Canal is spotlighted for this family-oriented fishing competition offering up more than $8,000 in prizes. Eligible waters include from the Niagara River to the Main Street Bridge in Albion (Route 98) – 50 miles of waters. (Bass is included.) (For information visit  www.eriecanalderby.com)

8/9 - NY Trappers Forum 6th Annual Summer Fur Rondy at Nichold Pond Pond Park in Fenner, NY (6 miles South of the village of Canastota). (For more information contact Wayne Jones at (315) 768-8115 or email at iluvny2@roadrunner.com or visit http://nytrappers.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=rondy)

17 - 7th Annual Lake Ontario Trout and Salmon Assn. King Salmon Tournament at Olcott, NY.

This event offers 100 cash pay back. All participants must be LOTSA members. Deadline to register is July 14 at 6 p.m.  (For information, contact www.lotsa.org)

AUGUST 2010

7 - 22 - Orleans County Rotary Derby  Fish Lake Ontario and tributaries from the Niagara River to the Genesee River for salmon and trout. (For information call 585-589-9881 or check out http://www.orleanscountytourism.com/fishing/fishing.php 

20 – 9/6 - Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Fall Trout and Salmon Derby  Over $50,000 in cash prizes including a $20,000 Grand Prize for the largest trout or salmon caught during this 18-day event. (Cost is $25 for adults; $12 for kids under 16)  (Sign up in local tackle shops or call (888) REEL-2-IN or visit  www.loc.org  for more info or to register)

SEPTEMBER 2010

11/12 - Greater Olean Area Outdoor & Rec Sports Show at the William O. Smith Recreation Center, 551 East State Street, Olean, NY The show will highlight exhibitors related to outdoor and environmental education, sport, leisure and recreation and will provide seminars, demos and activities.
(For more info: 716-372-4433 or events@oleanny.com or check www.oleanny.com )

12 - Xtreme JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship) Outdoor Day Event sponsored by the S. Tier Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation at the Guide-Step Sportsmen’s Club, State Rt.38 in Richford, NY (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) Youngsters will be able to try their hand at a laser-shooting booth and archery range, a 22 rifle and trap range and get tips from experts on turkey hunting and fishing. (To get more info and register contact William Belo at billyb1@stny.rr.com or call 607-773-1458)

18/19 - New York State Arms Collectors Gun Show at the NY State Fairgrounds, Expo Center. Baldwinsville , NY (Sat. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. & Sun. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m) (Contact - Sandy Ackerman/Klinger, 607-748-1010)

25 - National Hunting & Fishing Day

OCTOBER 2010

8-10 – NYS Trapper’s Association 2010 Youth Trapping Camp at NYSDEC Camp Rushford, Rushford, NY (Allegany County) (Cost $40.00/limited to 25 youngsters 12 – 15 years old) (Contact – Pat Arnold 12374 Arnoldville Road, Natural Bridge, NY   patriciaarno@gmail.com) (A second session – same dates – for the eastern part of the state is planned but location is not finalized. (Contact – Bill Schwerd   wms4@cornell.edu)

9/10 - Forth Annual Southern Tier Outdoor Recreation Exposition at Wilkins RV, Inc. in Bath, NY. Hunters, sports enthusiasts, and their families will be able to visit numerous exhibitors including taxidermists, outfitters, bowhunting, charters, dog trainers, outdoor equipment, ATV activities, game meat seasonings, wind power, camping, trailers, trapping products, boats, and crafts. (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days) ( Admission is $5.00 per car) (For more information on sponsorship, exhibition space or the show schedule contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-664-2300 or visit www.SouthernTierOutdoorShow.com)

16 - Start of Southern Zone Deer Bowhunting Season

16 - Start of Southern Zone Bear (southern portion of Western New York) Bowhunting Season

25 – Start of Hunting & Trapping Seasons for Weasel, Opossum, Raccoon & Fox

25 – Start Of Trapping Seasons for Coyote & Skunk

NOVEMBER 2010

19 - Close of Southern Zone Deer Bowhunting Season

19 - Close of Southern Zone Bear (southern portion of Western New York) Bowhunting Season

20 - Start of Southern Zone Regular Deer Hunting Season

27– Start of Bear Hunting (southern portion of Western New York)

DECEMBER 2010  

12 - Close of Southern Zone Regular Deer Hunting Season

12– Close of Southern Zone Bear Regular (southern portion of Western New York)

13 - Start of Southern Zone  Deer Bowhunting Late Season

13 - Start of Southern Zone  Bear (southern portion of Western New York) Bowhunting Season

13 - Start of Southern Zone  Muzzleloading Deer Season

13 - Start of Southern Zone  Muzzleloading Bear southern portion of Western New York) Season

21 - Close of Southern Zone  Deer Bowhunting Late Season

21 - Close of Southern Zone  Bear (southern portion of Western New York) Bowhunting Season

21– Close of Southern Zone  Muzzleloading Deer Season

21 - Close of Southern Zone  Muzzleloading Bear (southern portion of Western New York) Season