New York’s Outdoor Calendar – Outdoor News
SEASON DATES
PLEASE CHECK DEC’S WEBSITE OR HUNTING, TRAPPING AND FISHING PUBLICATIONS FOR A FULL LIST OF HUNTING AND FISHING SEASONS, INCLUDING SPECIAL HUNTS AND SPECIFIC REGIONAL REGULATIONS, ESPECIALLY FOR WATERFOWL AND TRAPPING SEASONS, AND WITHIN PARTICULAR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT UNITS.
OCT. 20: Northern Zone regular (rifle) season begins.
OCT. 21 – NOV. 3: Southern Zone turkey season.
NOV. 4: Southern Zone Crossbow season begins.
NOV. 18: Northern Zone regular (rifle) season begins.
BANQUETS/EVENTS
OCT. 20-22: New York Grouse & Woodcock Benefit Hunt, Malone, N.Y. Info: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org, or email [email protected].
NOV. 4: Catskill Mts. Trout Unlimited Conservation Fundraiser, Stonehedge Restaurant West Park, N.Y. Info: 845-339-5938.
NOV. 10: Central New York Chapter Ruffed Grouse Society 41st Conservation Banquet. Theodore’s Restaurant, Canastota N.Y. Info: 315-655-3007.
SHOWS
NOV. 5: Midstate Arms Collectors, Oneonta Gun & Knife Show, Oneonta Elks Lodge 84 Chestnut St. Info: contact Sandy Ackerman 607-748-1010 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NOV. 11-12: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows Springville Fire Hall, Springville,N.Y. Info: call Bruce 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.
DEC. 3: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows Kings Catering and Party House, Canandaigua,N.Y. Info: call Bruce 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.
JAN. 6-7, 2024: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, N.Y. Info: call Bruce 716-542-9929 or visit www.nfgshows.com.
JAN. 19-21, 2024: Yankee Sportsman’s Classic, Essex Jct., Vt. Info: https://www.yankeeclassic.net.
JAN. 26-28, 2024: New York Sportsman’s Expo! NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y. Info: www.newyorksportsmansexpo.com.
MARCH 30, 2024: Sportsman’s Flea Mkt., Dunhams Bay FIsh & Game Club, Queensbury, N.Y. Info: [email protected].
EDUCATION/SEMINARS
TO REGISTER FOR A DEC SPORTSMAN EDUCATION CLASS, VISIT: www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/92267.html.
TOURNAMENTS
FEB. 3, 2024: Northern Challenge Ice Fishing Derby, Tupper Lake, N.Y. Info: www.tupperlake.com.
SHOOTS
OCT. 22, NOV. 5: Archery Shoot, Eatonbrook Rod & Gun Club, Morrisville, N.Y. Info: 315-893-7253.
NOV. 4: Turkey Shoot, Big M Game Club, Clifton Springs N.Y. Info: 585-354-4789.
Whitney Point Sportsmen’s Association: Trap Shoot, Thursday evenings 6 p.m. Info: 607-692-4843.
Williamson Conservation & Sporting Club (Wayne County): Free trap and skeet shoots for ages 12-19, shells for 12 and 20 gauge and 50 clay targets provided. Info: 585-721-4890, 585-266-6173.
MEETINGS
Central New York Izaak Walton League: Last Tuesday each month 7 p.m., Fayetteville-Manilus Rod & Gun Club, Manlius. Info: 315-420-9209.
Cortland Chapter Izaak Walton League: Last Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Homer. Info: 607-849-6718.
Federation Of Sportsmens Clubs Of Sullivan County: Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. White Lake Fire House. Info: www.sportsmensfederation.com, or call 845-798-4612.
Hague Fish & Game Club: Third Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., West Hague Road, Hague N.Y. Info: [email protected].
Keuka Lake Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., IWLA Clubhouse, Penn Yan, N.Y. Info: 315-729-3574.
Orange County Trappers: Monthly, 7:30 p.m., Shawangunk Fish & Game Association. Info: 845-406-8916.
Oswego County Trappers: First Tuesday of the month (except July and November) at 7 p.m. at The Leatherstocking Club, Route 104, New Haven. Info: 315-591-0581 or 315-591-3525.
CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS!
Outdoor News would like to list your upcoming banquet or event in our Outdoor Calendar. At least four weeks prior to your event provide: date, time, place, organization name, how many people will be attending, a phone number where the public can call for more information and your name and address.
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SUBMIT ONLINE!
Go to www.outdoornews.com/submit-event/ or mail all required info four weeks prior to your event to:
New York Outdoor News ATTN: Calendar P.O. Box 302 Fort Ann, NY 12827
Rome Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rome. Info: 315-336-2460.
Utica Chapter Izaak Walton League: Monthly, MWP Arts Institute, Utica. Info: 315-853-1066
Warren County Conservation Council: First Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension in Warrensburg. Info: [email protected].
Source: https://www.outdoornews.com/2023/10/17/new-yorks-outdoor-calendar-16/
