According to a press release issued by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, on September 24th, Environmental Conservation Officer Godson received a report of two whitetail deer with locked antlers on Gillette Road in the town of Barre, Orleans County. [Read more…] about Whitetail Bucks With Locked Antlers Rescued
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Alligator Caught at Dutchess County Middle School
According to a press release issued by DEC, on September 14th, at approximately 1:19 am, Environmental Conservation Officer Eyler received a call from the East Fishkill Police Department reporting a four- to five-foot alligator roaming around the Van Wyck Junior High School. [Read more…] about Alligator Caught at Dutchess County Middle School
Recent Environmental Conservation Officer Wildlife Rescues
What follows is a press release from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) highlighting recent Environmental Conservation Officer wildlife rescues. [Read more…] about Recent Environmental Conservation Officer Wildlife Rescues
Poachers Caught With Hundreds of Illegally Caught Fish
New York State Environmental Conservation Officer DEC Franz reported that on July 19th, they responded to a call regarding individuals using a gill net to catch fish in the town of Cortlandt, Westchester County. [Read more…] about Poachers Caught With Hundreds of Illegally Caught Fish
Jet Ski Invasion of NY Harbor Rounds Manhattan’s Tip
On June 26th approximately 400 jet skis traveled from Long Island City in the East River, around the tip of Manhattan and up the Hudson River toward the George Washington Bridge, part of the annual New York City Jet Ski Invasion. [Read more…] about Jet Ski Invasion of NY Harbor Rounds Manhattan’s Tip
Repeat Saratoga County Poacher Gets Jail Time
According to a press release issued by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), a hunter who previously had his license to hunt revoked for poaching recently received jail time for illegally taking a deer in Saratoga County.
Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Shaw reported that in January 2021, they received an anonymous tip regarding large deer antlers brought into a local taxidermist in November 2020 by a revoked hunter using another hunter’s tag. [Read more…] about Repeat Saratoga County Poacher Gets Jail Time
Family Rescued From Great Sacandaga Lake
According to a press release issued by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), on June 24th, Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Manns and New York State Police Trooper Rycek responded by boat to a report of a stranded vessel on Great Sacandaga Lake. [Read more…] about Family Rescued From Great Sacandaga Lake
Great Blue Heron Rescued From Orange Co Powerline
According to a press release issued by DEC, on May 22nd, Environmental Conservation Officer DuChene responded to reports of an injured Great Blue Heron in the Town of Chester. [Read more…] about Great Blue Heron Rescued From Orange Co Powerline
2 Charged With Poaching Deer From A Road In Wayne County
In Wayne County, two poachers recently paid fines for illegally taking a deer. According to a press release issued by DEC, on December 17th, 2020, ECO Younglove received a call about a deer shot from the road. [Read more…] about 2 Charged With Poaching Deer From A Road In Wayne County
Help Sought to Solve Eagle Shooting Case
On April 3rd, NYS Environmental Conservation Officer’s (ECO) received a complaint about an unknown individual shooting a duck or goose. ECO McCormick responded, and upon investigation, determined the shot bird was a bald eagle. [Read more…] about Help Sought to Solve Eagle Shooting Case