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Spring Striped Bass Detail Nets Poachers

May 13, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Seized striped bassAccording to a press release issued by DEC, on the early morning hours of April 21st, NYS Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Pabes responded to a report of multiple anglers keeping excess and undersized striped bass in the village of Great Neck, Long Island. [Read more…] about Spring Striped Bass Detail Nets Poachers

Filed Under: Nature, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: Crime and Justice, DEC, ECOs, fish, fishing, Great Neck, Long Island

Public’s Assistance Sought With Jefferson County Deer Poaching

May 5, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

DEC LogoThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is asking the public for information about a deer poaching incident that occurred on April 25th, 2022, in the area of Pillar Point in the town of Brownville, Jefferson County, between midnight and 5 am. [Read more…] about Public’s Assistance Sought With Jefferson County Deer Poaching

Filed Under: Nature, Western NY Tagged With: Brownville, Crime and Justice, DEC, ECOs, Jefferson County, whitetail deer

Several Anglers Ticketed in Warren County Sweep

April 30, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

ECO Walraven piloting a Zodiac vessel on patrol in the Hudson RiverOn the morning of April 15th, Lieutenant Higgins and NYS Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Brassard patrolled a small trout pond in Queensbury and discovered several anglers catching freshly stocked trout without incident. However, some anglers also possessed out-of-season chain pickerel. In addition, two fishermen had failed to buy a fishing license, resulting in tickets to the offenders.

It was one of several incidents where anglers were ticketed for illegal fishing in Warren County. [Read more…] about Several Anglers Ticketed in Warren County Sweep

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Crime and Justice, DEC, ECOs, Fisheries, fishing, Lake George, Queensbury, Warren County

Social Media Posts Lead to Poaching Charges in Jefferson County

February 11, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

ECO McFee with illegally taken deer head and coyoteAccording to a press release issued by DEC, on December 24th, 2021, ECO McFee received a call from a resident in the town of Clayton regarding a possible trapping violation. After obtaining the name of the accused trapper, Officer McFee learned the same man had been suspected of illegal hunting activity in the area in the past. [Read more…] about Social Media Posts Lead to Poaching Charges in Jefferson County

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Crime and Justice, ECOs, trapping

Trail Cam Helps Nab Poacher

February 10, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Trail camera catches man illegally baiting for deerAccording to a press release issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, on January 20th, a Watertown man paid a $700 penalty in the town of Watertown, Jefferson County, for unlawfully taking a white-tailed deer with the aid of a bait pile. [Read more…] about Trail Cam Helps Nab Poacher

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Crime and Justice, ECOs, hunting, Jefferson County, watertown, whitetail deer

Deer Poachers Keep Environmental Conservation Police Busy

January 7, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Empty sandwich bag found on scene of illegal deer takeNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York.

What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs). [Read more…] about Deer Poachers Keep Environmental Conservation Police Busy

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Crime and Justice, DEC, ECOs, hunting, whitetail deer

9 Hunters Caught Hunting Bear Illegally In Greene County

November 29, 2021 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Ilegally killed bear seized by ECOs in Greene CountyEnvironmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Palmateer reported he received an anonymous tip in early October about a wounded bear seen near land conservancy property in the town of Greenville, Greene County, during opening weekend of bow season. Knowing this area is closed to hunting and not high density for bears, ECO Palmateer contacted Investigator Sulkey for help surveilling the area. [Read more…] about 9 Hunters Caught Hunting Bear Illegally In Greene County

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: black bears, Crime and Justice, ECOs, Greene County, hunting

Whitetail Bucks With Locked Antlers Rescued

October 1, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Bucks with antlers lockedAccording 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

Filed Under: Nature, Western NY Tagged With: ECOs, nature, Orleans County, whitetail deer, Wildlife

Alligator Caught at Dutchess County Middle School

September 17, 2021 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

ECO Eyler with alligator found on school groundsAccording 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

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature Tagged With: DEC, ECOs, nature, Wildlife

Recent Environmental Conservation Officer Wildlife Rescues

September 2, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

ECO DuChene with fledgling ospreyWhat 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, New York City Tagged With: DEC, ECOs, nature, Wildlife

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