FREE Lifetime Hunt/Fish/Trap Licenses for Kids
Each year the Erie County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs awards lifetime hunting, fishing and trapping licenses to kids in Erie County. Winners are determined by draw during our December meeting.
During the year, we raise money by donations, raffle ticket sales and special events to subsidize this program created by Club Director Joe Jemiolo in 2013. Since that time, ECFSC has awarded over $40,000 in licenses.
April 13 Awards Banquet at Kloc's Grove
On Saturday April 13, 2024 – we assembled at Kloc’s Grove to honor our 2023 awards recipients. The award recipients are:
Club of the Year — WNY Trout Unlimited
Dedicated Service Award—Rich Wilcox
Lifetime Achievement—Sue Guenther
Paul J Stoos Volunteer of the Year—Jim Chase
President’s Award—Rich Davenport
Public Servant of the Year Award—Mike Todd NYS DEC
Public Service Award—Lt. Shea Mathis NYS DEC
Stanley Spisiak Conservationist award—East Aurora Fish & Game
Sportsman of the Year Award—Jeff Jondle
Valierie E. Gonnello Sportswoman of the Year Award—Angela Baron
Youth of the Year Award—Gavin Hanrahan
Get the latest information on legislation that affects your rights. Carl Leas provides insight into the twisted web of legislature – complete with comments and links to the sources.
Joe Fischer shares his wit and insight on Federation events, the New York State Conservation Council, fishing in Western New York and the Youth Lifetime License program. Check out his colorful commentaries.
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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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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.
Active in our Community
Past Events
New York State Conservation Council
Fish & Wildlife Management Board
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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COMMITTEES:
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 – Amy Plecas
Environment – Chuck Godfrey
Exhibits / Shows – Amy Plecas
Facebook – Rich Davenport
Fish – Joe Fischer / Tom Fischer / Larry Jones
Fund Raising –
FWMB – Chuck Godfrey
Hunter Education –
Internal Controls – Tom Fischer / Bob Avery
Law Enforcement – Carl Leas
Legislation – Carl Leas
Membership Outreach – Joe McAdams
NHFD – Rich Davenport
Nominations – Roxann Ferazzoli
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