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.
DEC Announces Archery Winners Schools Program
Students from different schools competed in a National Tournament hosted at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse NY in 3 divisions: elementary (grades 4-5), middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12). Competitors are required to participate in the NASP...
Legislative Report – Mar. 28, 2024
Brief overview of lawsuits: There have been a number of filings for Summary Judgements with the 2nd District Court, on cases going back as far as March, 2021. They cover cases as to the legality of “stun guns and tasers” usage by civilians in NYS, definition of...
DEC Special License Exams
Examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for April 12. DEC is offering the examinations online...
Print your own hunting license?
Beginning on August 1st 2024 NYS will issue licenses electronically and will not provide a printed tag. This is largely due to the decreased availability and increased cost of Valeron (tear proof) stock. License purchasers can either print their license on PLAIN...
Legislative Report – Feb. 22, 2024
Bills Introduced or Re-introduced since January 24, 2024On a Federal level I am sure many of you have heard or read about S.3589. This bill is now in committee in the Senate. If it comes out of committee and passes in the Senate, it then must pass through the House...
Float Suit Saves Ice Fishing Fatality
Ardent musky angler Carl Schenk was fishing on his birthday Wednesday with his buddy Tom Reinhardt at the Buffalo Small Boat Harbor. When Schenk arrived at the harbor, he noted there was no one out there, but there was ice, and it looked solid enough for two...
Power in Membership
If you’re a sportsperson who is into hunting, fishing, trapping etc., in Erie County or any other county in New York State I urge you to consider joining one of the many sportsmen’s clubs in your area. If you are a member of one of the sportsman’s clubs and the club...
Fishing with Mike Elam
Last summer I got invited by Mike Elam, a fellow fish committee member of the New York State Conservation Council (NYSCC) to go fishing. We would be fishing on Lake Alice, a small lake created by the dam of the Oak Orchard Creek at Watersport New York. Mike lives in a...
World Class Fishing in WNY
Do you realize that we live in an area that is the best, most diverse freshwater fishery in United States? Within 100 miles of Buffalo you can find superb Crappie fishing on Chautauqua lake. You can then hop in your car and drive up to Lake Ontario or the lower...
Eyes on 2024 Fishing Clinics
It is now 2024 and I would like to tell our readers with young children why they should put attending one the Erie County Federation of Sportsmen’s (ECFSC) annual fishing clinics at Tifft Nature preserve and Chestnut Ridge Park in June. ECFSC members also assist at...
Help support the Erie County Federation’s community programs by making a tax deductible donation.
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
COMMITTEES:
Archery & Bowhunting – Marc Alessi
Awards – Frank Miskey Sr.
Banquet – Frank Miskey Jr.
Big Game – Marc Alessi
Budget & Finance – David Rosner
Bylaws – Schenne/Rosner/Miskey
Council Resolutions – Rich Davenport
Crossbow – Tom Fischer
Education – Chuck Godfrey
Environment – Chuck Godfrey
Exhibits / Shows – Hope Melnyk
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 – Jim Bittner
Legislation – John Susz
Membership Outreach – Chuck Godfrey
NHFD – Frank Miskey Jr / Rich Davenport
Nominations – Frank Miskey Jr.
NYSCC – Dan Tone
Small Game – Dan Tone
TMTF – Bob Avery Chair
Tom Fischer co-Chair
Trapping – Patti & Rick Wattengel
Waterfowl – George Rockey
Website – Joe McAdams / Rich Davenport
WNY Environ. Fed. – Dan Tone / Joe Fischer
Youth Lifetime License – Chuck Godfrey