News & Announcements

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

The Cortland County Trappers Association has cancelled their Sportsmen’s Day. The event had been scheduled for September 13. After a long discussion following a review of the 15 page New York State Covid-19 requirements and an expected low turn-out, the…

The comment period for this proposal is now closed. DEC is proposing changes to the current beaver, mink and muskrat trapping seasons. The proposed changes would expand beaver trapping opportunities in central and western New York and would align the start…

A8733 (Rosenthal) Assembly & S7550 (Addabbo) Senate. These are companion bills to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the use of leg gripping traps. (foot hold traps) A9775 (Glick) Assembly & S4253 Martinez Senate. These are companion…