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Opening Day Special Antlerless Only Deer Season
2022-09-10
This limited antlerless only deer season permits use of all firearms and archery tackle and is effective for 9 days in the following WMUs ONLY:
3M, 3R, 8A, 8F, 8G, 8J, 8N, 9A, and 9F
This season is also open in the following WMUs but only using archery equipment:
1C, 3S, 4J, and 8C
Valid tags include DMP and DMAP permits for these specific WMUs only.
This season closes 9/18/2022. For more information, please visit the DEC big game hunting seasons web page.

Opening Day Resident Canada Goose Season
2022-09-01
Today marks the opener of NYS Resident Canada Goose Season. To see all the different Canada Goose seasons in NY, and to know daily bag limits in each region, visit the DEC Website.
Resident Goose season opens across NYS on Sept. 1 and closes Sept. 25

Opening Day NYS Squirrel Season
2022-09-01
Today opens squirrel season across NYS. Season runs through Feb 28, 2023

NWT Walleye Championship Tournament
2022-08-24 07:00 - 2022-08-26 16:00 (America/New_York) | City of Dunkirk – Chadwick Bay, Dunkirk, NY, 14048, United States
The Cabela’s National Walleye Tour offers premier, tour-level competition for walleye anglers across the North. Each event is coordinated and executed by industry professionals with decades of experience in the tournament fishing business.
This year, the Championship event will be held out of Chadwick Bay, Dunkirk, NY.
Pre-Tournament Meeting:
Tuesday, August 23 from 2-4pm.

Launch & Weigh-in:
Chadwick Bay Boat Ramp
30 Central Ave
Dunkirk, NY 14048
Weigh-in begins at 3pm each tournament day.
* Anglers must be checked-in & off the water by 4pm every tournament day. *

2022 Region 9 Youth Archery & Sportsmen's Camp
2022-08-05 15:00 - 2022-08-07 15:00 | Elma Conservation Club, 600 Creek Road, Elma, NY, 14059, United States
The Region 9 2022 Youth Archery and Sportsmen’s Camp will be held August 5-7, 2022 at Ema Conservation Club, 600 Creek Road in Elma, NY, deadline to register is June 15, 2022!
Applicants must complete the application form available on the Region 9 Youth Archery and Sportsmen’s Camp website, and include an essay no longer than 2 pages in length, answering these two questions:
1 – Why do you want to attend the camp?
and
2 – How do sportsmen assist the NYSDEC in managing wildlife populations, and why is this important?
Camp is free of charge, but space is limited. Register today!

Wind Turbines in Lake Erie Informational Meeting
2022-07-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Southtowns Walleye Association, 5895 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg, NY, 14075, United States
Please join the members of Citizens Against Wind Turbines in Lake Erie (CAWTILE) for an informational meeting on what wind turbines would do to Lake Erie, to deliver no electrical energy for the cost and damage.
Meeting will be held at Southtowns Walleye Assn on Southwestern Blvd in Hamburg.
Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the meeting to commence at 6:30 PM. Special guest speaker will be State Senator George Borrello.
A cash bar will be open for business.

First Annual NYSCC Golf Outing
2022-07-11 10:00 - 19:30 | Seneca Falls Country Club, 2790 Route 89, Seneca Falls, NY, 13148, United States
Come join the NYSCC at Seneca Falls Country Club on July 11, 2022 for the first annual NYSCC Golf Outing.
This event is limited to 20 foursomes, or 80 golfers with registration deadline being July 1, 2022.
Golfers will check in starting at 10:00AM at Seneca Falls Country Club, with a shotgun start commencing at 11:00 AM.
Beverages will be available on the course throughout the day, with dinner and prizes starting at 4:30PM. Raffles and 50/50 will also be available!
Cost is $525.00 per foursome. Sponsorships and advertising support also desired. For more information, visit the NYSCC website!

22 Silhouette Pistol & Rifle shoot
2022-07-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Evans Rod & Gun Club, 864 Cain Road, Angola, NY, 14006, United States
Come join the Evans Rod & Gun Club as they host a 22 Silhouette Pistol & Rifle shoot, open to the public, running from May through September 2022. Shoot starts at 4:00PM until all participants have completed their course. Ammo is available for sale!
Shoots will be held on 5/26, 6/9, 6/23, 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18, 9/1, 9/15, 9/29 4pm till done.
Kitchen and Bar will be open

250 Center Fire Shoot
2022-07-04 16:00 - 20:30 | Evans Rod & Gun Club, 864 Cain Road, Angola, NY, 14006, United States
Come join the Evans Rod & Gun Club as they host a 250 Center Fire Shoot, open to the public, running from May through October 2022. Shoot starts at 4:00PM until all participants have completed their course.
1st & 3rd Mondays from May through October 4pm till done
Kitchen and Bar will be open

Family Fishing Days
2022-06-25 10:00 - 2022-06-26 15:00 | Broderick Park, 1170 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY, 14213, United States

Teach Me To Fish Family Fishing Clinic
2022-06-25 08:00 - 15:00 | Chestnut Ridge Park, 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road, Orchard Park, NY, 14127, United States
One of the most successful community programs co-sponsored by the Erie County Federation of Sportsmen‛s Clubs is the FREE Teach-Me-To-Fish program for kids 15 and under held at different locations throughout Erie County.

NYS Free Fishing Weekend
2022-06-25 00:00 - 2022-06-26 23:30
The last weekend in June is a free fishing weekend in New York State. A fishing license is not required to fish during this weekend.

Opening Day Great Lakes Muskellunge Season
2022-06-15
New this year, Great Lakes Muskellunge Season opens June 15.
Waters include Lake Erie, Upper Niagara River, Lower Nagara River, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence.
Please consult the NYS Freshwater Fishing Guide for minimum keeper size and daily creel limits.
Season closes December 15.

Opening Day NYS Black Bass Season
2022-06-15
New this year, NYS Black Bass season opens June 15. You may use artificial lures or live bait, and keep up to 5 fish per day that are at least 12 inches in length.
Please consult the NYS Freshwater Fishing Guide for specific regulations and special regulations on the body of water you may be fishing.
Regular season closes November 30. Season reverts to artificial only, catch and release fishing only starting December 1.

Teach Me To Fish Family Fishing Clinic
2022-06-11 08:00 - 15:00 | Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States

38th Annual Southtowns Walleye Derby
2022-06-11 00:00 - 2022-06-19 14:00 | Lake Erie, United States
The 38th Annual Southtowns Walleye Derby is WNY’s largest fishing derby, bringing contestants from all across the USA to fish this 9-day event.
Derby runs from June 11, 2022 at midnight through June 19, 2022.
Cost to enter is $100, which includes your annual membership dues. Also available are optional categories you can enter. Breakdown is as follows:

Membership Fee: $50.00
Derby Fee: $50.00
4 Day Calcutta: $50.00
9 Day US Water Calcutta: $100
9 Day NY Waters Only Calcutta: $100
Walleye Wallet: $5.00

Kids Teach Me To Fish Derby
2022-06-04 09:30 - 13:00 | East Aurora Fish & Game Club, 1018 Luther Road, East Aurora, NY, 14052, United States
Come join the East Aurora Fish & Game Club and the Moose Lodge 370 at the East Aurora Fish & Game Club for their Annual Kids Teach Me To Fish Derby.
Open to all kids age 15 or younger
Derby Runs from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Registration opens at 9:30 AM
COST IS FREE!
For more details, please click here – 2022-eafg-kids-teach-me-to-fish-east

Opening Day NYS Inland Muskellunge Season
2022-06-01
Starting this year, 2022, NYS Inland Muskellunge season will open on June 1.
Please consult the NYS Freshwater Fishing Guide for minimum keeper size and daily creel limits, paying particular attention to any special regulations on waters you intend to fish.
Season closes November 30.

Meat and Ammo Raffle
2022-05-07 16:30 - 20:30 | Allied Sportsmen Club, 12846 Clinton Street, Alden, NY, 14004, United States
Come join the Allied Sportsmen, who are hosting a Meat and Ammo Raffle on May 7, 2022.
Tickets are only $15.00, and the doors open at 4:30PM, first spin of the wheel is at 6:00 PM sharp!

Opening Day of NYS Walleye, Northern Pike, Pickerel and Tiger Musky Seasons
2022-05-01
New this year, Walleye, Northern Pike, Pickerel and Tiger Muskellunge will open May 1, 2022, statewide.
Please refer to the NYS Freshwater Fishing Guide for regulations governing minimum keeper size and daily creel limits for each species, paying attention to any special regulations that may be in place for the water body you will be fishing.
Season closes March 15.

Opening Day NYS Spring Turkey Season
2022-05-01
Today is the opening day of NYS Spring Turkey season. Hunting is from 30 minutes before sunrise to 12:00 PM, or noon, each day from May 1 – May 31.
Hunters may harvest Toms and Jakes only, no hens. Season limit is 2 birds per hunter. Report your harvest, it is the LAW!

NYS Spring Turkey Youth Hunt
2022-04-23 06:00 - 2022-04-24 12:00
The Spring youth hunt for spring turkey season offers junior hunters an opportunity to get an early start on hunting Spring Turkey with a mentor who cannot have an implement with them afield.
Hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to noon on each day.

Wild Animal Shoot
2022-04-16 07:00 - 14:00 | Hawkeye Bowmen, 13300 Clinton Street, Alden, NY, 14004, United States
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
All equipment welcome
Registration starts at 7am and ends at 12
noon with courses ending at 2pm
Cost: $12 per person UNLESS you are 12 or
younger and you get in free
We have equipment that you may borrow no
charge
We have three 10 target courses that will give
your skills a challenge.
Kitchen : TBA

NYSCC Spring 2022 Legislative Meeting
2022-04-09 09:00 - 16:00 | SUNY Cobleskill Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), 114 Rockland Lane, Cobleskill, NY, 12043, United States
What?

Please join us in-person or virtually for the 2022 Spring Meeting hosted by Schoharie County Conservation Association!

We will have DEC representatives presenting, Senator Peter Oberacker and Assemblyman Chris Tague speaking, legislative updates, committee and financial reports and a tour of the fish hatchery and wildlife center from the American Fisheries Society and The Wildlife Society Cobleskill students.
Breakfast and Lunch will be included for in-person attendees.
There will be a fee for in-person attendance and we ask all that attend virtually to consider making a donation. For everyone that makes a donation you will be entered in a drawing for a $100 gift card to Bass Pro Shop/Cabela’s! (see below)
Please RSVP by April 1 using the Constant Contact Email sent to members, committee members, officers, directors and delegates.
Virtual attendance is also available for those who wish to join but not travel

Opening Day NYS Inland Trout Season
2022-04-01
Today marks the opening of NYS Inland Trout Season for inland streams, lakes and ponds.

Dirty-Dog Day
2022-03-31 12:00 - 23:30 | Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, 1 N. Mullet Street, Dunkirk, NY, 14048, United States
Come join the Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club for the “All Fool’s Eve” celebration, called “Dirty-Dog Day” – a Hot Dog roast tp benefit the Take a Kid Fishing program.
Hot dogs will go on the grill starting at 12:00PM, high noon, March 31, 2022, and will be cooked to order all day long.
Live music by “Dirty Ricky” in the evening
Special Guests throughout the day! Come out and help support the Take a Kid Fishing Program!

WNYEF March 2022 Meeting
2022-03-27 13:00 - 15:30 | Hoak’s Restaurant, 4100 Lakeshore Road, Hamburg, NY, 14075, United States
The Western New York Environmental Federation (WNYEF) will hold their next meeting om Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Hoak’s Restaurant in Hamburg, NY.
The WNYEF is an organization comprised of representatives from each county sportsmen’s federation in Region 9 (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara and Wyoming), NYSDEC Region 9 officials, Region 9 CFAB, Region 9 FWMB, NYS Forest Owners, NY Farm Bureau, NWTF, Deer Search of WNY, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited along with NYSCC Region 9 Big Game, Small Game, Fisheries, Hunters Educators and more.
The WNYEF meets once every quarter and meetings are open to the public.

Alaskan Shoot
2022-03-26 07:00 - 2022-03-27 14:00 | Hawkeye Bowmen, 13300 Clinton Street, Alden, NY, 14004, United States
Come one come all, its the first shoot of the year!
All equipment welcome
Registration starts at 7am and ends at 12 noon with
courses closing at 2pm sharp
COST is $12.00 per person
BUT
if you are 12 and under you are free
Don’t have equipment- we do and its free of charge
We have three 10 target courses set up for you that range
from easy to advanced.
KITCHEN : TBA

WNY Environmental Federation Meeting
2022-03-20 13:00 - 15:30 | Hoak’s Restaurant, 4100 Lakeshore Road, Hamburg, NY, 14075, United States
Today marks the Second Quarter meeting of the Western New York Environmental Federation Meeting.
Meeting is called to order at 1:00 PM, and is held at Hoak’s Restaurant, upstairs.
Attendees include:
NYSDEC, Reps from Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany and Wyoming Counties, CFAB, NYSCC Big Game, Small Game, Fisheries, Legislation, Waterfowl, NY Farm Bureau, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, SCI, NY Forest Owners Assn, Deer Search, more…
This meeting is open to the public.

SWA Gun Raffle
2022-03-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Southtowns Walleye Association, 5895 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg, NY, 14075, United States
Come join the Southtowns Walleye Association for their 2022 Gun Raffle, March 19, 2022 at the clubhouse! Pre-sale ticket costs $20, with food and refreshments included. Doors open at 12:00PM and runs through 4:00PM. Winners must be present to win! Click on the image to get more information concerning raffle prizes, or visit the organizer’s website.
