JANUARY 2010

1 – Start of Fishing Season  on Lake Ontario, the Lower Niagara River and Tributaries for Lake Trout (>9/30)

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 (>10/15)

MAY 2010

1 - Start of Fishing Season for Northern Pike, Pickerel,Tiger Muskellunge,and Walleye (>3/15/11)

1 – Start of Fishing Season for Muskellunge in the Susquehanna River (Tioga County) & the Chemung River and Tributaries (Chemung County) (>3/15/11)

15 - Start of Bowfishing for Carp Season (A fishing or small game hunting license may be used) Water must be legal for fishing and discharge of a bow. (>9/30)

JUNE 2010

15 - Start of Frog Season (A fishing or small game hunting license may be used) (>9/30)

19 – Start of Statewide Fishing Season for Black Bass and Muskellunge (>11/30)

JULY 2010

21 - DEC Public Meeting on Baitfish Health Regulations for the Syracuse area at the NYSDEC Region 7 Headquarters, 615 Erie Boulevard, W. Syracuse, NY (7:00 – 9:00 pm) This meeting will be live video feed of the Albany area meeting. Members of the public may also participate by web conference. To learn how to use a home computer to participate, visit http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/66191.html for more information. In addition to public meetings, written and online comments will be accepted until Sept. 10, 2010. Written comments should be submitted to Shaun Keeler, NYSDEC, Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233 or e-mailed to fishregs@gw.dec.state.ny.us  

21 - DEC Public Meeting on Baitfish Health Regulations for the Rochester area at the NYSDEC Region 8 Headquarters, 6274 Avon-Lima Rd. (Rtes. 5 and 20), Avon, NY (7:00 – 9:00 pm) This meeting will be live video feed of the Albany area meeting. Members of the public may also participate by web conference. To learn how to use a home computer to participate, visit http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/66191.html for more information. In addition to public meetings, written and online comments will be accepted until Sept. 10, 2010. Written comments should be submitted to Shaun Keeler, NYSDEC, Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233 or e-mailed to fishregs@gw.dec.state.ny.us    

21 - DEC Public Meeting on Baitfish Health Regulations for the Bath area at the NYSDEC Region 8 Bath Sub-Office, 7291 Coon Road , Bath, NY (7:00 – 9:00 pm) This meeting will be live video feed of the Albany area meeting. Members of the public may also participate by web conference. To learn how to use a home computer to participate, visit http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/66191.html for more information. In addition to public meetings, written and online comments will be accepted until Sept. 10, 2010. Written comments should be submitted to Shaun Keeler, NYSDEC, Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233 or e-mailed to fishregs@gw.dec.state.ny.us  

21 - Project Learning Tree Workshop for Science Teachers at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) (Register with Kristen Rosenburg at 716-683-5959)

22 - Project WET Workshop for Science Teachers at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) (Register with Michael Adriaansen at 716-683-5959)

23 - Chipmunk Chambers at Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne, NY. (10:30 am - 12:00 pm) Many small woodland creatures hide under rocks and woodpiles. By collecting sticks, leaves, bark and other things on the ground, you can create a perfect shelter for a small animal.  (Register by Monday, July 19. For information and to register call the Rogers Environmental Education Center   607-674-4017)
23 - Women in the Outdoors Event sponsored by BassPro and the National Wild Turkey Federation Hardwood Strutters Chapter at the Sugar Hill Recreation Area, Watkins Glen, NY   (Contact - Barbara Phillips  315-673-9807  BMPhillips@basspro.com)

24 - NYS Waterfowl Identification Course at Erie County Conservation Society, Miller Ave, Holland, NY (6:00 pm – Done) You must Pre-register! Call Cheryl at 716-655-2328 or Peter at 716-807-5116. Class size is limited to 50 students.

31 - Frog Catching Party at Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road Marcellus, NY  (1:00 pm) Celebrate and recapture the joy of discovery Bring your kids, and become a kid again as we chase after frogs in Phillips Pond. Space is limited so reserve your spot now. (For more info and to register contact  info@baltimorewoods.org)

AUGUST 2010

3 - Southern Tier Bassmaster Open Russ Louk Memorial Tournament on Conesus Lake (5:00-5:45am at State Launch. Must register by 5:00 pm 6/29) ($55.00/team) (For more info and register check www.southerntierbass.com)

6/7 – NYS Trapper Training Course at the Wilson Conservation Club, 2934 Wilson-Cambria Rd., (Rte. 425), Wilson, NY (6:00 – 9:30 pm Fri/9:00 am – done Sat) You must Pre-register! Call Stan at 716-751-9848 between 5:00pm•10:00pm. Class size is limited to 50 students. You must attend all sessions.

7 – Fishing at the Greater Strathmore Neighborhood Associations Fire Barn Event in Onondaga Park. Baltimore Woods Nature Center staff will be on hand to facilitate fishing for sunfish and bass in Hiawatha Lake. (9:00 am) (For more info and to register contact  info@baltimorewoods.org)

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 )

10-12 - Empire Farm Days Show at Rodman Lott & Son Farms, Route 414, 2 miles south of Seneca Falls, NY (11 & 12 9:00 am – 5:00 pm/13 9:00 am – 4:00 pm) (For information: 877-697-7837 / mwickham@empirefarmdays.com )

11 - NYS Waterfowl Identification Course at Beaver Island Club House, Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY (6:00 pm – Done) You must Pre-register! Call the State Park Office at 716-773-3271. Class size is limited to 40 students. Caution: Heavy Deer Traffic!

13 - National Wild Turkey Federation - Salmon River Strutters Chapter Dinner at the Green Side Restaurant, 6919 State Route 3, Pulaski, NY  (Contact - William Wilbur  315-963-3368   wwilbur551@aol.com)

13 -  Seneca Falls Chapter of Ducks Unlimited 4th Annual Golf Outing at the Seneca Falls Country Club, Rt 89, Seneca Falls, NY (right next door to the Cayuga Lake State Park). (9:00 am tee off)  Cost includes steak dinner, drink tickets on the course, door prizes and a fun day of golf for a good cause. Silent auction and raffles following dinner. Proceeds go to the continued support of wildlife habitat and education efforts of Ducks Unlimited (Cost; $400 per 4 person team) (Call Eric Riegel @ 315-730-2257 or Mike Ernst @ 585-703-4949 or e-mail to cernst5@juno.com for tickets,  reservations and information) (You or your company can also sponsor a hole for $100 with a display posted at Tee)

18 – 13th Annual GrandSlam and Merchants Challenge Youth Fishing Derby in Wayne County (Age catagories 4 – 7 and 8 – 16) (Fee $5.00) (Register at Wayne County Tackle Shops or go to www.waynecountytourism.com or call 800-527-6510)

20-21 -  St. Lawrence International Jr. Carp Tournament (Public Event)  Open to youth age 11-18 and their parents, along the St. Lawrence River. Pre registration is required. Cost is $100 prior to July 15, $125 after July 15. Space is limited. Headquarters for the tournament is at the Donald Martin Civic Center in Waddington, NY. (For more information e-mail joelharber@gmail.com or check http://www.carpanglersgroup.com)

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)

21 - National Wild Turkey Federation - Grand Slam Gobblers Chapter Dinner at the Wolcott Elks Club, 6161 W. Port Bay Road, Wolcott, NY (Contact - Chris Reed  315-365-2436)

21 - National Wild Turkey Federation – Enchanted Mountains Chapter JAKES Event at the Olean Rod & Gun Club, Olean, NY. Events to introduce young people to the joy of the outdoors. Let your child experience the outdoors through supervised, hands-on activities. (For more info contact Randy Opferbeck   716-373-3322   deb.randy@verizon.net )

26 - NYS Waterfowl Identification Course at the Elma Conservation Club, Creek Rd., Elma, NY (6:00 pm – Done) You must Pre-register after 08/15/10! Call Frank at 716-681-5690. Class size is limited to 35 students.

26 - NYS Waterfowl Identification Course at the Hamburg Rod and Gun Club, Hickox Rd., Hamburg, NY (6:00 pm – Done) You must Pre-register! Call Pete at 716-648-2236. Class size is limited to 30 student

28 - National Wild Turkey Federation – CanCommSOTierBroomeTkyTrotGunlobsterBash at Turkey Trot Acres, Tubbs Hill Road, Candor, NY (For details call Pete Clare at 607-659-7849)

29 – Honey Bee Program at Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Road, Naples, NY. (1:00 – 4:00 pm) Learn all about the amazing honey bee and what it takes to be a bee keeper from Alan and Melanie Baldeck of Baldeck Bees in Mumford, NY. At 2:00 pm witness the honey extraction from hives at the Center. (For further information contact Melissa Anderson at 585-374-5425 or Melissa_anderson@rmsc.org)

SEPTEMBER 2010

1 - Start of Canada Goose Seasons in the West Central and South Zones of Western New York (>9/25) (Tentative)

2-5 - Can Am (Public Event) Carp Tournament - Teams from Canada and the USA will compete in a free event on the banks of the St Lawrence River, in Waddington NY. (Call Bob Giordano at (315) 600-0110 for information or check http://www.carpanglersgroup.com)

4 – NYS Trapper Training Course at the Wyoming Conservation Club, Dale Road, Wyoming, NY (9:00 am until done) (To pre-register call 585-237-2345 between 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Class size is limited to 20 students)

11 - NYS Trapper Training Course  at the Middleport Rod and Gun Club, Corner of Mountain and Freeman Roads, Middleport, NY (8:00 am – Done) You must Pre-register! Call Kevin at 716-439-5862, evenings. Class size is limited to 30 students. Bring a lunch and dress for the weather.

11 - Gun Raffle Bonanza Drawing & Party by the Wolcottsville Vol. Fire Company, Wolcottsville (Niagara County), NY. (1:00 - 6:00 pm) 45 guns! (For info and tickets go to www.wolcottsvillefire.com )

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 or

Paul Litynski   607/754-5058   pglitynski@stny.rr.com ) 

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)

22/24 - NYS Trapper Education Class at the Falconer Rod and Gun Club, Buffalo Street Ext., Falconer, NY (6:00 – 10:00 pm both sessions) (Register at first session, limiter to 40 students)

25 - End of Canada Goose Seasons in the West Central and South Zones of Western New York (Tentative)

25 - NYS Trapper Education Class at the Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, (at the foot) of Mullett Street Hill, Dunkirk, NY (9:30 am – 6:00 pm) You must register at the first class. For more information call Gary at 716-366-3397 or Rich at 716-595-3917. Class size is limited to 60 students.

25 - NYS Trapper Education Class at the West Falls Conservation Society, Bridge St., West Falls, NY (9:00 am – 5:30 pm) (Pre-register by calling 716•652•8025)

25- National Hunting & Fishing Day

25 - National Wild Turkey Federation – Enchanted Mountain Local (NY) Chapter Dinner at Bartlett Country Club, 32 Euclid Avenue, Olean, NY  (For more info contact Randy Opferbeck   716-373-3322   deb.randy@verizon.net )

25-26 -37th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day at the NYSDEC Region 8 Office, 6274 E. Avon – Lima Road, Avon, NY (Two miles east of Exit 10 off I-390 on Route 5/20). Presented by Livingston County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs & New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. (Contact: Randy Nemecek, NYSDEC   585-226-2466   rxnemece@gw.dec.state.ny.us) This annual event is aimed at the whole family. try your hand at a variety of outdoor activities, including trap shooting, archery, fly casting and canoeing and it’s always fun to watch the FLCC Woodmen put on Lumberjack demonstrations (Saturday only). If shopping try one of the commercial vendors or onen of the 70 + vendors in the Sportsmen’s Flea Market.)

30 - End of Bowfishing for Carp Season.

30 - End of Frog Season

OCTOBER 2010

2 - NYS Trapper Training Course at the Wood & Brook Sportsmen Club, Route 33, Alden, NY (8:00 am till done) (To pre-register call 716-683-0419 and leave your name and telephone number)

2 - Southern Tier Bassmaster Open Tournament on Honeoye Lake (5:00-5:45am at State Launch. Must register by 5:00 pm 9/28) ($55.00/team) (For more info and register check www.southerntierbass.com)

2 - Start of Hunting Season for Brant in Western New York (Tentative) (>11/20)

6 – Seneca White Deer, Inc. 1st Annual Luncheon “Beyond The Fence” at the German House, Rochester, NY (11:45 am) Featuring Leo Roth (Democrat & Chronicle), Jim Howe (The Nature Conservancy), Silent Auction and Raffle. (For more information on becoming involved please contact Dennis Money either by email (whitebuck47@yahoo.com), calling (585-394-1287) or writing (4780 Deuel Road, Canandaigua 14424)

7 - Forth Annual Letchworth Region Friends of the NRA Fund Raising Banquet at the Genesee River Banquet Center, 134 North Main Street, Mt. Morris, NY. (For more information contact Janet Green at 585-382-3898, or by e-mail at howieandjan@yahoo.com )

8-11– NYS Trapper’s Association 2010 Youth Trapping Camp at NYSDEC Camp Rushford, Rushford, NY (Allegany County) The program will allow for in-depth learning of the topics; history and ethics, types and correct uses of traps, disease and biology of management of fur bearers as well as the humane treatment of our naturally renewable resource. (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 - National Wild Turkey Federation – Chemung Valley Ridgerunners Chapter Banquet at the Horseheads American Legion, 71 Old Ithaca Road, Horseheads, NY (For details contact Russ Tobey at 607 731 3791 or rustb6@aol.com)

9/10 - Western New York Youth Waterfowl Hunt (Tentative)

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)

10 - Midstate Arms Collectors & Shooters Club Show at the  Lisle Fire Company, Lisle, NY.  (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) (For more info call Sandy Ackerman/Klinger, 607-748-1010)

14/15 - NYS Trapper Education Class at the Bear Lake Rod and Gun Club, Cassadaga-Stockton Rd., Stockton, NY (6:00 – 10:30 pm both sessions) To pre-register call Roger at 716-595-3418) Class size is limited to 30 students. You must attend all sessions.

16 - Southern Tier Bassmaster Open Tournament on Conesus Lake (5:00-5:45am at State Launch. Must register by 5:00 pm 10/12) ($55.00/team) (For more info and register check www.southerntierbass.com)

16 - Start of Southern Zone Deer Bowhunting Season

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

23 – Start of Hunting Seasons for Ducks, Coots and Mergansers in Western New York (Tentative) (>12/6)

23 – Start of Hunting Seasons for Snow Geese in Western New York (Tentative) (>12/13)

23 - Start of Canada Goose Seasons in the West Central (>11/21) and South Zones (>12/13) of Western New York (Tentative)

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

25 – Start Of Trapping Seasons for Coyote & Skunk

29-31 - National Wild Turkey Federation – Cortland Limbhangers Chapter Ladies Hunt (NYWITO) at the Rolling Ridges Guides and Outfitters, Cincinnatus, NY (For information call Trish Kelsey at 607-842-6260 or pkelsey@nyaaa.com )

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

20 - End of Hunting Season for Brant in Western New York (Tentative)

21 - End of Canada Goose Season in the West Central Zone (Tentative)

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

DECEMBER 2010  

6 - End of Hunting Seasons for Ducks, Coots, Mergansers and Snow Geese in Western New York (Tentative)

12 - Close of Southern Zone Regular Deer Hunting Season

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

13 - End of Hunting Season for Snow Geese in Western New York and Canada Geese in the South Zone (Tentative)

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

26 - Start of Hunting Seasons (Part 2) for Ducks, Coots, Mergansers and Snow Geese in Western New York (Tentative) (>1/9/11)

26 - Start of Canada Goose Seasons in the West Central and South Zones of Western New York (>1/9/11) (Tentative)

JANUARY 2011

9 - End of Hunting Seasons (Part 2) for Ducks, Coots, Mergansers and Snow Geese in Western New York (Tentative)

9 - End of Canada Goose Seasons in the West Central and South Zones (Tentative)

30 - Start of Hunting Season (Part 3) for Snow Geese in Western New York (Tentative) (>3/10/11)

FEBRUARY 2011

26 - Start of Canada Goose Season in the South Zone of Western New York (>3/10) (Tentative)

MARCH 2011

10 - End of Canada Goose and Snow Goose Seasons in Western New York (Tentative)