The Latest Federation News and Events

Westwood Park

Teach Me To Fish - June 13, 2026

Westwood Park

Our 1st event at Westwood Park was a huge success.  Hats off to Carmen Ciccarelli from the town of Lancaster for getting our area ready. Other Lancaster officials came by to show their support, including Bob Giroux and Dawn Schroeder.

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Chestnut Ridge

Teach Me To Fish - June 27, 2026

Chestnut Ridge Park

A perfect day greeted 94 participants for another successful TMTF event. Volunteers provided hands-on expertise to help improve angler success.  With over 25 fish in the lunker pool, I’d say it worked out as planned. (Above – 4 generations came out to fish.)

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Support our Sponsors!

The ECFSC is proud to present our community sponsors. These groups and businesses advertised in our 2026 Annual Awards & Installation Program Book.

Click the sponsors button to see a gallery of our sponsors with links directly to their website.

Support the businesses that support the ECFSC.

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Region 9 Youth Archery Camp

Applications Open

A combination of intensive instruction in ethics, safety, archery techniques, hunter education, conservation and good sportsmanship. This training will help to prepare up to 30 young participants for their New York State Hunter Safety and Bowhunting
Education Certifications.  July 31-Aug2.

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National Hunting & Fishing Day

Learn more about NHFD and register your club or business for this popular event.

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Federation Articles & Information

Keeping you updated with the latest conservation news.
Proposed DMP Changes

Proposed DMP Changes

by | Apr 13, 2026

Photo by Seth Wickham.
NYSDEC proposing changes to increase doe harvesting. Recent statistics show that deer population has increased significantly.

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Erie County Federation Community Programs

Teach-Me-To-Fish applies the knowledge and experience of seasoned anglers and volunteers for everyone.

License awards FREE lifetime hunting and fishing licenses to youths residing in Erie County and under the age of 16.

Each year ECFSC awards two $500 scholarships.  Applicants must reside in Erie County and pursue education in conservation, wildlife biology, conservation law enforcement or environmental sciences.

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.

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.