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NTA. March President’s Report

March 30, 2021
John Daniel President, NTA 13740 Birchwood Pike Birchwood, TN 37308 (423) 595-0986 [email protected]   March 2021   February and March has been a busy month. Our Call to Action membership drive is off to a great start, but we need…
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Call to Action

March 30, 2021
CALL TO ACTION   For the past few years, the legislature introduced a bill that will prohibit the use of foothold (leghold) traps, A3467 and S4459. We were never too concerned about this bill because the Republicans always held the…
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Beaver season reminder

February 14, 2021
DEC Reminds Trappers of Extended Beaver Trapping Season Extended Season for Trappers in Central and Western New York New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded trappers about extended beaver trapping season dates for Central…
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Gun Show & Flea Market

February 9, 2021
The New York State Trappers’ Association will be hosting a Spring Gun/Sportsman Show with an Outdoor Craft and Flea Market at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort, NY.  It will be held on Saturday, May 22 (9am to 5pm) and…
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NYSDEC Fall Furbearer Newsletter

December 29, 2020
The Fall 2020 Furbearer Newsletter is now available from the DEC Website. https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/furbearernews20.pdf
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Furbearer Education

December 29, 2020
The Wildlife Society has published a new Wildlife Monograph, “Best Management Practices for Trapping Furbearers in the United States.” This very significant publication is based on over 20 years of research under the sponsorship and support of the Association of…
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NYSDEC deer management plan

November 27, 2020
DEC Releases Draft Statewide Deer Management Plan Plan Would Help Guide Current and Future State Deer Management Using Science and Public Input Public Comments Accepted until Dec. 28 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today…
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NYSDEC proposed season changes

November 25, 2020
NYSDEC has published, on the NY State Register, replies to comments re: proposed changes in the Mink, Muskrat & Beaver seasons. Go to www.dos.gov/register.htm to read entire announcement. The reply to comments follow: Assessment of Public Comment The Department received…
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A good friend passes.

October 7, 2020
Nysta’s good friend, Dick Elthorpe, passed away on Monday, October 5th. As President of the Herkimer County Fair Association, Dick and his wife supported NYSTA and played an important role in the success of NYSTA’s Conventions. NYSTA extends our deep…
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NYSTA postion on “holiday” deer season

October 1, 2020
Jeremy Hurst Division of Fish and Wildlife NYS DEC, Deer Hunting Seasons I.D. No. ENV-36-20-00002-P On behalf of the New York State Trappers Association (NYSTA) we respectfully oppose the proposed regulations to extend the late Big Game Muzzleloader/Archery Season as…
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