The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP), as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Evangola State Park- Site and Bathhouse Improvements will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves the Various parkwide improvements will be made throughout Evangola State Park, as well as to the existing bathhouse. Site improvements will include reconfiguration of the existing entrance road, construction of new multi-use paths, milling and paving of existing roads and parking lots, removal and replacement in-kind of the existing tollbooth, demolition of an existing bathroom building in Area 4 and replacement with a new prefabricated bathroom building, installation of a new pavilion, and parkwide tree plantings and signage upgrades. Site improvements in the maintenance area of the park will include demolition and reconstruction of an existing salt barn, construction of a new pole barn, and removal and replacement in-kind of existing fuel dispensers and tank monitoring equipment. Improvements to the existing bathhouse will include interior improvements and reconfiguration, upgrades to interior fixtures and finishes, modifications to the masonry courtyard walls, removal of the outdoor shower area, improvements to the bathhouse plaza and flag plaza, and associated utility work. The project is located at 10191 Old Lake Shore Rd, Irving in the Town of Brant and the Town of Evans, New York.

The NYS DEC today announced several proposed regulation changes to increase harvest of antlerless deer by hunters. These proposed actions will improve DEC’s ability to manage deer populations to help ensure a healthy herd while also preventing potential increases in deer-vehicle collisions, reduced forest regeneration, and other negative impacts of deer overabundance.

“Deer populations are growing throughout much of New York State,” DEC Commissioner Lefton said. “Increased harvest of antlerless deer by hunters is necessary to keep deer populations healthy, in balance with available habitat, and at levels that are acceptable to all members of the public.”

See Details on DEC Site

Did your child recently receive a NYS Lifetime Hunting License?  Education and training is still required before license tags can be issued.

If a child who holds a lifetime license is about to turn 12 AND they have the qualifying education in their profile the NYS DECALS system will generate the license and tags for printing or mailing as early as 30 days prior to their 12th birthday IF the education is on file.

If the education was recently completed and added to their profile, you must allow 14 business days for tag fulfillment.

Children who do not hold a lifetime license and have completed their hunter education can purchase a license on or after their 12th birthday.

NOTE:  All new licensees MUST have a valid hunting safety certification on file as well as a verified address.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in coordination with the New York State Department of Health (DOH), today lifted the recreational use advisory for Ischua Creek, Cattaraugus County. Water quality sampling and data collection along the creek show conditions have improved allowing for a return to normal fishing/fish consumption, boating, and swimming. 

**NOTE from Joe McAdams**

Personally, I am in Ischua frequently as I hunt on Dutch Hill Rd.  The impact to the wildlife is still very evident, having found several deceased mammals near the creek intact and without wounds, that even the coyotes wouldn’t touch.  This is a lift on the recreational use of Ischua Creek and does not include using the water for cooking, etc.  Unfortunately, our furry friends are unaware…

CLICK HERE TO VISIT DEC SITE FOR DETAILS