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NYSDEC proposing changes to increase doe harvesting. Recent statistics show that deer population has increased significantly.
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Legislative Report 03-26-26
PLEASE NOTE: While some of these bills do not appear to have a direct link to...
16 Tons: NYSDEC DMP ALLOCATION REPORT
“Sixteen tons, what do you get? Another year older, and deeper in debt.” ...
Safe, Supervised, Successful: The Case for 12- and 13-Year-Old Deer Hunters in Erie County
Safe, Supervised, Successful: The Case for 12- and 13-Year-Old Deer...
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Proposed DMP Changes
The NYS DEC today announced several proposed regulation changes to...
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Our extremely knowledgeable Mortgage Consultants understand the...
Legislative Report 03-26-26
PLEASE NOTE: While some of these bills do not appear to have a...
16 Tons: NYSDEC DMP ALLOCATION REPORT
“Sixteen tons, what do you get? Another year older, and deeper in...
Safe, Supervised, Successful: The Case for 12- and 13-Year-Old Deer Hunters in Erie County
Safe, Supervised, Successful: The Case for 12- and...

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Legislative Report 02-26-26
PLEASE NOTE: While some of these bills do not appear to have direct link to Conservation, they are an integral part of conservation in Western and ultimately New York State e.g. Fire-arm regulations, wind turbines and wind farms, term limits, recall bills, and...
Houtson we may have a problem
The winter of 2026 will certainly be remembered as one of the best ice fishing seasons, conditions-wise, that WNY has experienced in quite a while. With most inland waterways sporting safe ice by mid-January, and even Lake Erie offering safe ice conditions before the...
Right to Hunt & Fish belongs in New York’s Constitution
In state capitols across the country, lawmakers have taken an unusual step to safeguard a longstanding American tradition: they’ve written the right to hunt, fish, and trap directly into their constitutions. What was once simply assumed as part of rural life is now,...
Big Fish, Little Anglers
The 2026 NY Musky Expo, held January 31–February 1 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron, wasn’t just another winter fishing show. Sure, it had wall-to-wall musky baits, boats, electronics, nets, Lakewood tackle boxes, Simms rain gear, and enough big-fish gear to...
Hardwater Fishing – The “Secret” Fishing Season
Welcome back, old-fashioned winter! I know, many are dreaming of sunshine and swimwear, cursing the cold, and wondering why we live here, right? Here in WNY, winter is just another fact of life and learning how to enjoy the winter certainly helps maintain one’s...
Kool Aid, Campfires and Common Sense
Just like former Bills Coach Sean McDermott, my dad taught me that life and learning to do things right is a process. You don’t master it all at once; you learn it knot by knot, campfire by campfire, and mistake by mistake. That’s how many of us learned the outdoors,...
Russ Johnson – Quiet Genius
The Life of my Incredible Friend, Russ Johnson Russ was born in Buffalo during the Great Depression, a time that forged a generation marked by ingenuity, patience, and self-reliance. As Buffalo grew between World War I and World War II, Russ grew alongside it—learning...
Legislative Report 01-18-26
Due to the length of this report, please click on the report title to view the PDF document. Legislative Report 01-18-26 (click here) LINK
Lifetime License Still Requires Training
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...
What is a Trophy?
Being a Sportsmen's and conservation advocate for over 20 years now, I've had the pleasure (and sometimes, disgust) in hearing from a lot of sportsmen and women, as listening to opinions, beliefs and values that vary like the wind whipping through Highmark stadium on...
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Lifetime License Still Requires Training
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State of Hunting – Are We Missing the Boat?
Ischua Creek Advisory Lifted
Community Marks 54th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day
Latest Changes for NY Hunting
DEC Adopting E-Tags for Hunting
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The Year of the Walleye
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Right to Hunt & Fish belongs in New York’s Constitution
In state capitols across the country, lawmakers have taken an unusual step to safeguard a...
Big Fish, Little Anglers
The 2026 NY Musky Expo, held January 31–February 1 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron,...
Hardwater Fishing – The “Secret” Fishing Season
Welcome back, old-fashioned winter! I know, many are dreaming of sunshine and swimwear, cursing...
Kool Aid, Campfires and Common Sense
Just like former Bills Coach Sean McDermott, my dad taught me that life and learning to do things...
Russ Johnson – Quiet Genius
The Life of my Incredible Friend, Russ Johnson Russ was born in Buffalo during the Great...
Legislative Report 01-18-26
Due to the length of this report, please click on the report title to view the PDF document....
Lifetime License Still Requires Training
Did your child recently receive a NYS Lifetime Hunting License? Education and training is still...
What is a Trophy?
Being a Sportsmen's and conservation advocate for over 20 years now, I've had the pleasure (and...
State of Hunting – Are We Missing the Boat?
As the NY Southern Zone Big Game Regular season winds down, it’s a good time to reflect on the...
Ischua Creek Advisory Lifted
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in coordination with the New...
Community Marks 54th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day
The fourth Saturday of September, since 1972, has been the day the United States Congress...
Latest Changes for NY Hunting
New Hunting Changes for 2025 Electronic Tagging Hunters now have the choice to obtain a paper...
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Located in Lancaster NY with an outdoor range in Newstead, Ten X has been around since 1956 and has a reputation for promoting good fellowship, self-discipline, team play and good sportsmanship.
Click on their logo to visit their website and to see what they offer in facilities, programs, tournaments and events.
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$250 Scholarship for DEC Camp 2024
The Erie County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs is sponsoring up to 6 youths to attend the DEC Summer Camp in Rushford NY. Time is running out! Two scholarships have already been awarded.
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Keeping you updated with the latest conservation news.
Coyote Encounters
New Yorkers Urged to Follow DEC Guidelines to Avoid any Issues The New York State Department of...
Bear Encounters
Public Encouraged to Remove Birdfeeders, Feed Pets Indoors The New York State Department of...
Target Shooting at Tonawanda Swamp Illegal?
Closure Takes Effect Feb. 1 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)...
Erie County Federation Community Programs
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.
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ECFSC Involvement
Officers:
President – Jeff Jondle
1st Vice President – Jack Coad
2nd Vice President – Joe Fischer
Treasurer – David Rosner
Recording Secretary – Rich Davenport
Corresponding Sec. – Roxann Ferazzoli
Membership – Joe McAdams
Sergeant-At-Arms – Tom Fischer
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Archery & Bowhunting – Tom Fischer
Awards – Chuck Godfrey
Banquet – George Rockey
Big Game – Rich Davenport
Budget & Finance – David Rosner
Bylaws – Rosner
Council Resolutions – Rich Davenport
Crossbow – Tom Fischer
Education –Â Amy Plecas
Environment – Chuck Godfrey
Exhibits / Shows – Amy Plecas
Facebook – Rich Davenport
Fish – Joe Fischer / Tom Fischer / Larry Jones
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FWMB – Chuck Godfrey
Hunter Education –Â
Internal Controls – Tom Fischer / Bob Avery
Law Enforcement – Carl Leas
Legislation – Carl Leas
Membership Outreach – Joe McAdams
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NHFD – Rich Davenport
Nominations – Roxann Ferazzoli
NYSCC – Dan Tone
Small Game – Dan Tone
TMTF –Â Bob Avery &Â Tom Fischer co-Chairs
Trapping – Patti & Rick Wattengel
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Website – Joe McAdams
WNY Environ. Fed. – Dan Tone / Joe Fischer
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