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
ECOs
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
Bear Poachers Fined After More Than A Year
In April, a long-standing black bear poaching case pending in the Town of Fallsburg Court was finally resolved. [Read more…] about Bear Poachers Fined After More Than A Year
Dolphin Stranded in Manhasset Bay Dies
On March 30th, NYS Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) Macropoulos and Small received reports of a dolphin stranded in Manhasset Bay, Long Island Sound, Nassau County. They reported that when they arrived, they met with Nassau County Police, already on scene along with the Manhasset Lakeview, Great Neck, and Port Washington fire departments.
The New York Marine Rescue Center (NYMRC) was responding and requested ECO assistance in getting a better look at the dolphin to determine its condition. [Read more…] about Dolphin Stranded in Manhasset Bay Dies
Police: Man Ran Down Deer With Truck
On March 31st, Town of Webb Police contacted NYS Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Noyes about a deer struck and killed by a vehicle in the village of Old Forge. [Read more…] about Police: Man Ran Down Deer With Truck
Turkey Caught Breaking and Entering
On March 23rd, an Erie County woman had a rude awakening when a turkey broke into her home. [Read more…] about Turkey Caught Breaking and Entering
Broken Forestport Reservoir Sensor Sends Water To Black River Canal
According to a press release issued by DEC, on March 6th Environmental Conservation Officer Tabor was dispatched to the Black River where Forestport residents noticed the flowing waters of the river had stopped and pools of water appeared to be drying up. [Read more…] about Broken Forestport Reservoir Sensor Sends Water To Black River Canal
Tire Tracks Lead to Coyote Poachers
According to a press release issued by DEC, on February 28th, a 15-year-old girl in the town of Lisbon was home alone when she noticed two trucks pull into her driveway. Unknown men exited the truck wearing camouflage and knocked on the door. At the same time, the teen heard sounds of dogs fighting in her backyard. [Read more…] about Tire Tracks Lead to Coyote Poachers
Small Plane Crash On Long Island
Environmental Conservation Officer DeRose and K9 Cramer reported they were training in a wooded area of Farmingdale State College on Long Island on January 10th when a family approached claiming a plane appeared to crash just north of the woods. [Read more…] about Small Plane Crash On Long Island