NEW BOATING REGULATION IN 2025

NYS Requires all operators of motorized vessels are required to have a safety certificate – no matter what the age.

Southtowns Walleye is offering the NYS required Safe Boater Course. The cost is $35 and includes lunch.  The course date is April 26th.  You must register by April 4th.
Southtowns is offering a $10 discount to vets, scouts and first responders.  (Proof required at registration).
Follow this link to register online:
https://southtownswalleye.com/upcoming-events/monthly-events/safe-boating-course
Don’t miss out and register today!!
ECFSC Funds Wood Duck Box Project

The Erie County Federation of Sportsmen donated $500 to fund a project at the Lancaster Middle School to build wood duck boxes. Click here to see pictures and more.

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Updates on ECFSC Community Programs

Our 2025 Awards Banquet is scheduled for Saturday April 12 at Klocs Grove.  A celebration of 2024’s successes and accomplishments where we recognize groups, individuals, organizations and public leaders that have contributed to the preservation of outdoor conservation and youth education.

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.

ECFSC awards two $500 college scholarships yearly.  Applicants must reside in Erie County and pursue education in conservation.

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.

Keeping you updated with the latest conservation news.

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Conservation education for future generations.

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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 – Jack Coad

1st Vice President – Ken Delano

2nd Vice President – Joe Fischer

Treasurer – David Rosner

Recording Secretary – Rich Davenport

Corresponding Sec. – Roxann Ferazzoli

Membership – Joe McAdams

Sergeant-At-Arms – Tom Fischer

COMMITTEES:

Archery & Bowhunting – Tom Fischer

Awards – Chuck Godfrey

Banquet – George Rockey

Big Game – Rich Davenport

Budget & Finance – David Rosner

Bylaws – Dave Rosner

Council Resolutions – Rich Davenport

Crossbow – Tom Fischer

Education –  Amy Plecas

Environment – Chuck Godfrey

Exhibits / Shows – Amy Plecas

Facebook – Rich Davenport

Fish – Joe Fischer / Tom Fischer / Larry Jones

Fund Raising – 

FWMB – Chuck Godfrey

Hunter Education – 

Internal Controls – Tom Fischer / Bob Avery

Law Enforcement – Carl Leas

Legislation – Carl Leas

Membership Outreach – Joe McAdams

 

NHFD – Rich Davenport

Nominations – Roxann Ferazzoli

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