ECFSC
Conservation through education
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.
Hunting and Trapping Newsletter
September is Tree Stand Safety Awareness Month September is the month many hunters, especially bowhunters, start heading back to the woods to put up stands and get ready for upcoming hunting seasons. Every year, hunters are seriously injured, paralyzed, or killed...
WNY Stamp Pipeline Halted
Over 6 million gallons of contaminated water put into Oak Orchard Creek Orleans County is suing its neighbor to try to stop a sewer line from coming into the Town of Shelby and depositing up to 6 million gallons of what Orleans says is “contaminated” water into the...
National Hunting and Fishing Day
Well the annual Erie County Fair is over and the Erie County Federation of Sportsmen (ECFS) is now preparing for one of my personal favorite events, National Hunting and Fishing day. This event will once again be held on Saturday September 23rd, at the Elma...
Fair Days To Follow
The Erie County Federation of Sportsmen’s (ECFS) fishing clinic program is now over for this year and as usual it was a success due in large part to the dynamic duo of Bob Avery and Tom Fischer. The ECFS and the New York State DEC hosted two clinics at Tifft Nature...
Fishing Clinics Finish the Season
The Erie County Federation of Sportsmen (ECFS) fishing clinic season came to an end recently with our Chestnut Ridge Park clinic on the 24th of June. The ECFS will however be assisting at a fishing clinic July 22nd held by the Southtowns Walleye Association in the...
Vampire Fish in Great Lakes
Like a vampire, the sea lamprey latches onto its prey and sucks the blood and nutrients out of fish in all five of the Great Lakes. Sea lampreys, an eel-like parasitic fish that’s native to the Northern Hemisphere, but is considered invasive in the Great Lakes,...
DEC Announces Pheasants Will Be Available for 2023 Seasons
Birds Acquired to Enable Planned Pheasant Releases Following Spring's HPAI Outbreak The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the fall 2023 pheasant season will proceed as planned. After the loss of the pheasant flock at...
Annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
DEC Joins Great Lakes and Northeast States and Canadian Provinces in Annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with seven Great Lakes states, six Northeast states, and six Canadian...
Fishing Clinics Starting
With June just around the corner The Erie County Federation of Sportsmens Clubs (ECFSC) is preparing for our annual fishing clinics at Tifft Nature preserve and Chestnut Ridge park. The State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) are also co-sponsors of...
2023 State of the Lake Report
I recently attended a State of Lake Erie meeting at Woodlawn State Park. This meeting was hosted by the NYSDEC Lake Erie fisheries unit located in Dunkirk New York. There were approximately 100 people in attendance including DEC officials from the Buffalo and Olean...
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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.
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 - Chuck Godfrey
Exhibits / Shows - Frank Miskey Jr.
Facebook - Rich Davenport
Fish - Joe Fischer / Tom Fischer / Larry Jones
Fund Raising - Frank Miskey Jr.
FWMB - Chuck Godfrey
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
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Website - Joe McAdams
WNY Environ. Fed. - Dan Tone / Joe Fischer
Youth Lifetime License - Joe Fischer