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.
2023 ends with many accomplishments
We have come to the end of 2023 and the Erie County Federation of Sportsmen (ECFSC) has accomplished a lot!! We finished off the year by awarding 12 lifetime sportsmen licenses to Erie County children. They can choose between hunting, fishing, trapping etc. The...
Great Lakes Basin Report
Scientists turn invasive carp into traitors to slow their Great Lakes push Wildlife officials across the Great Lakes are looking for spies to take on an almost impossible mission: stop the spread of invasive carp. Over the last five years, agencies such as the U.S....
Another birthday doesn’t diminish my resolve
Since my last article I had another birthday, and I really am a old man now as all the trees on my street are younger than me. I believe the street also is younger than me!! Being old I tend to worry a lot. I worry about the sportsmen in our state as their rights are...
Deer recovery using drone is illegal
As sportsmen and women we all hope for a quick and successful recovery of wild game. Taking only high percentage shots and using the correct equipment are ethical and consistent with fair chase. Employing aircraft of any type including drones is not ethical or lawful...
Share the woods safely
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today encouraged outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions this fall and winter. Hikers, nature photographers, leaf peepers, and mountain bikers are encouraged to...
EC Sportsmen a no-show
Well the election season is over and its my turn to rant about it! First of all only 27% of the Erie County residents voted and that’s a disgrace to begin with, especially considering that the 3 term Erie much maligned by sportsmen county executive was on the ballot....
Fall Fishing Report
I recently talked to Dr. Jason Robinson who heads up the Lake Erie Fisheries unit based in Dunkirk New York. We discussed at length the latest fall survey regarding the status of the warm water fishery in eastern Lake Erie. The preliminary results are as follows:...
WNY Pheasant Season
DEC Announces WNY Fall Pheasant Season Opens Oct. 21st Pheasant hunting season in Western New York opens Saturday, Oct. 21, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today. DEC will release approximately 3,700 adult ring-necked...
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...
Help support the Erie County Federation’s community programs by making a tax deductible donation.
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
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