Erie County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs Inc.
Conservation through education
Keeping you updated with the latest conservation news.
Pike and Musky Seaon – May 1
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the fishing season for northern pike, pickerel, tiger muskellunge, and walleye opens on May 1. Fishing regulation changes implemented earlier this year replaced the...
Hunting and Trapping Newsletter
New York State offers several youth hunting opportunities to allow young hunters time afield with experienced adult hunters outside of the regular hunting seasons. As a result, they gain the necessary knowledge and skills to become safe and responsible members of the...
Bear Encounters
Public Encouraged to Remove Birdfeeders, Feed Pets Indoors The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded New Yorkers to take down bird feeders and secure garbage to avoid potential conflicts with black bears. Bears are emerging from...
All About the Trout
In This Issue: 2022 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide Now Available Planning for Trout Fishing Season New Trout Stream Signage New Statewide Trout Fishing Regulations (Ponds & Lakes) Virtual Webinar- State of Lake Champlain Salmonid Fisheries New Video Release...
DEC Hosts 14th Annual National Archery in the Schools Tournament
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently hosted the 14th annual state archery tournament for New York schools participating in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®). Twenty-two schools from 16 counties participated in...
New Fishing Regulations
Recent adopted freshwater fishing regulations will take effect on April 1st. The new regulations reflect the input received from the angling community. The Erie County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs play an important role in collecting and submitting suggestions...
Safest Hunting Season on Record
Senator Rath Highlights Safest Hunting Season The DEC recently released data noting that 2021 was the safest hunting season for New Yorkers. The report also noted that there were no incidents involving the expansion of youth hunting. "Yet another record-breaking year...
Coyote Encounters
New Yorkers Urged to Follow DEC Guidelines to Avoid any Issues The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes to protect the public and their pets. "This is the time of year...
Target Shooting at Tonawanda Swamp Illegal?
Closure Takes Effect Feb. 1 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that beginning Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, target shooting will be prohibited at Tonawanda Wildlife Management Area (WMA), located in DEC's Regions 8 and 9. The closure...
The Fishing Line
Time to get out and ice fish. In This Issue: That's a Wrap - 2021 Round Whitefish Egg Collection Complete Lake Champlain Ice Fishing Survey - Year 2 Underway The 2022 Ice Fishing Season - It's Almost Here! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE DEC WEBSITE
DEC Exam: Licensed Guide
Become a New York State licensed guide. The State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that examinations are scheduled for individuals seeking to become licensed guides in New York State. The exams being offered are for guiding in the...
Pro Industrial Wind Turbine Group at it Again!
Be aware that there are people that are now promoting the Wind Turbines in Lake Erie (See Image), threatening our water of life and our fishery.
Erie County Federation Community Programs
Teach-Me-To-Fish applies the knowledge and experience of seasoned anglers and
volunteers to an audience of youth up to 15 years old.
License awards FREE lifetime hunting and fishing licenses to youths residing in Erie County and under the age of 16.
Erie County Federation of Sportamen’s Clubs awards up to five $200 college scholarships yearly.
This event allows attendees to participate in a variety of events including fishing, trap, small bore rifle shooting, air guns and archery.
Active in our Community
The best way to teach children how to conserve is to start young. Education and empowerment are the gifts we must give our children and the tools they will use to make the world a better place for generations to come.
The Erie County Federation of Sportsmen‛s Clubs sponsors youth programs designed to teach conservation and how to respect and preserve our natural resources.
Past Events
June 26, 2021 Chestnut Ridge
Click here for downloadable pictures from the June 26th TMTF event.
TMTF Event Report in PDF
Event report with statistics, volunteer list and event summary.
Conservation education for future generations
New York State Conservation Council
The Council’s members are a dedicated group of volunteers who donate their time and resources to advocate for their fellow sportsmen and women, tracking bills affecting the sporting community, and following issues like land use throughout New York State. As new concerns arise, the NYSCC is a consistent voice for conservation and wise land use in the hearing rooms of the NYS Legislature.
Fish & Wildlife Management Board
The State FWMB meets biannually to consider issues submitted by Regional Boards, advisory members and others that pertain to fish and wildlife management in the state. Over the years, the role of the State FWMB has become that of a citizen forum for examination of such issues, with a particular slant toward the viewpoint of the private landowner. The power of the Board consists solely of the advocacy of its resolutions.
ECFSC Involvement
We support many conservation groups – from Fishing with Heroes helping disabled vets gain access to sport fishing, to West Falls youth archery camp where camp attendees get hands-on training and earn a NYS Bowhunter Certification.
Youth trappers are trained by experienced mentors. We sponsor NYS High School Clay Target League teams in Erie County.
Officers:
President - Jeff Jondle
1st Vice President - Frank Miskey Sr.
2nd Vice President - Cheryl Schenne
Treasurer - David Rosner
Recording Secretary - Rich Davenport
Corresponding Sec. - Roxann Ferazzoli
Membership - Frank Miskey Jr.
Sergeant-At-Arms - Tom Fischer
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COMMITTEES:
Archery & Bowhunting - Tom Fischer
Awards - Frank Miskey Sr.
Banquet - Frank Miskey Jr.
Big Game - Rich Davenport
Budget & Finance - David Rosner
Bylaws - Schenne/Rosner/Miskey
Council Resolutions - Rich Davenport
Crossbow - Tom Fischer
Education - Cheryl Schenne / Amy Plecas
Environment - {open}
Exhibits / Shows - Frank Miskey Jr.
Facebook - Rich Davenport
Fish - Joe Fischer / Tom Fischer / Larry Jones
Fund Raising - Frank Miskey Jr.
FWMB - {open}
Hunter Education - Frank Miskey Sr.
Internal Controls - Tom Fischer / Bob Avery
Law Enforcement - Carl Leas
Legislation - Carl Leas
Membership Outreach -Frank Miskey Jr.
NHFD - Frank Miskey Jr / Rich Davenport
Nominations - Frank Miskey Jr.
NYSCC - Dan Tone
Small Game - Dan Tone
TMTF - Bob Avery & Tom Fischer co-Chairs
Trapping - Patti & Rick Wattengel
Waterfowl - George Rockey
Website - Joe McAdams
WNY Environ. Fed. - Dan Tone / Joe Fischer
Youth Lifetime License - Joe Fischer