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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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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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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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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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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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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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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September 30, 2020
All Members! John Glowa, the anti-hunting & trapping advocate, is proposing two new rules dealing with coyote hunting and trapping!!*** You can find information on both of these rules here: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/news-events/rulemaking-proposals.html. They are also attached for your review. We understand that…
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September 30, 2020
To whom it may concern, The New York State Trappers Association (NYSTA), as a major representative of New York’s fur trappers, would like to herewith provide our official comments regarding the Department’s Proposed Rule Making changes to 6 NYCRR Parts…
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August 27, 2020
The Herkimer County Fair Association, located at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort, New York, will be presenting a Sportsman’s Flea Market on September 4th and 5th from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. There will be vendors in three buildings,…
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