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CALENDAR

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT

**Commentaries and letters in Grass Roots News are the opinion of the writers, not necessarily that of NYSCC. Should you like to know NYSCC stance on an issue, check out our website.**.

VENISON CORN SOUFFLÉ CASSEROLE

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT

VENISON CORN SOUFFLÉ CASSEROLE
The weather is getting cooler in New York and the opening of Deer Season for Archery is just a few days away. Here is a recipe to get you excited to think about restocking the freezer with venison while also using fresh, local corn and tomatoes that are still in season.

DUTCHESS COUNTY HOSTS 27TH ANNUAL YOUTH PHEASANTHUNT

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT

DUTCHESS COUNTY HOSTS 27TH ANNUAL YOUTH PHEASANTHUNT
The kids receive a safety briefing from a Master Hunter Instructor and Environmental Conservation Officer before their hunt.

CROSSBOW LEGISLATION

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT

CROSSBOW LEGISLATION
By STEVE ZAHURAK
The opening lines of the song remind me that I will not be archery hunting with my crossbow when the season opens on October 1, 2023.

NOTICES

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Two major items Casey would like to have done by Nov 1st is updating the website and finishing our brochure. If you have any photos or content you would like to see on either, please email Casey at ckordziel@nyscc.onmicrosoft.com.

MENTORS

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT

MENTORS
By MIKE ELAM
I’ve previously written an article about the importance of passing on our knowledge of nature and outdoor pursuits, mentioning that the young people we instruct today may be the ones to give us geezers a few more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in our future, declining years.

BIDEN ADMIN. SCRUBS HUNTER ED, SHOOTING SPORTS, NASP FROM EDUCATION FUNDS-HOUSE AND SENATE BALK

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT

By BILL CONNERS
The 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) was signed by the President last year. It’s now clear that there was more than just another dose of gun control buried in the bill.

OUTLOOK-POST 2023 FALL CONVENTION

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT

OUTLOOK-POST 2023 FALL CONVENTION
By CHUCK PARKER, PRESIDENT
Outlook is more than just the name of a Microsoft email server. It is a perspective, the looking ahead, of what should, could, or needs to be.

CALENDAR

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT

With Spring rolling in there are a lot of events happening at your local clubs and county federations be sure to get involved.

WILD TURKEY DIVAN WITH FRESH SPRING ASPARAGUS

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT

WILD TURKEY DIVAN WITH FRESH SPRING ASPARAGUS
If starting with raw turkey pieces, sauté turkey breast pieces in a lightly oiled fry pan over medium heat until just cooked through (about 5 minutes) or pressure cook or braise leg meat until tender.

CONGRATULATIONS TO GREAT LOT SPORTSMAN'S CLUB!

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS TO GREAT LOT SPORTSMAN'S CLUB!
Great Lot Sportsman's Club has been selected as a 2023 NRA Gold Medal Club Award Winner. That makes 14 years in a row. Outstanding job!.

2023 SHOT SHOW

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT

By STEVE ZAHURAK
The SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show) was held in Las Vegas, NV from January 17-20, 2023.

GEESE, SWANS AND NOW SNOW GEESE!

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT

GEESE, SWANS AND NOW SNOW GEESE!
By DOUGLAS H. DOMEDION
Some of the swans have moved on but the goose numbers continue to climb but they are more scatter than before, now that the snow conditions have deteriorated.

RITES OF SPRING I REMEMBER

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT

RITES OF SPRING I REMEMBER
By MIKE ELAM
For my father, brother and myself, the four seasons were defined by which sporting activities were available.

HUNTING - WHETHER FOR WHITETAIL DEER IN NY, OR WILDEBEEST IN AFRICA - IS A GOOD THING

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT

HUNTING - WHETHER FOR WHITETAIL DEER IN NY, OR WILDEBEEST IN AFRICA - IS A GOOD THING
By BILL CONNERS
Board an aircraft at Kennedy Airport in New York City, fly 18 hours to Harare, Zimbabwe, and you will have landed a world away.

REBUILD INITIATIVE OF 2020/2023 IS EXPANDING TO NEW HORIZONS

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT

REBUILD INITIATIVE OF 2020/2023 IS EXPANDING TO NEW HORIZONS
By CHUCK PARKER, PRESIDENT
For you new timers and some of us old timers, the NYSCC has a proud records of serving the outdoor sportsmen and conservationist since 1933.

CALENDAR

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT

February 3, 4, 5, 2023 - Heaviest coyote $2000, 2nd place $500, 3rd place $250 and $80 for all other coyotes entered.

VENISON BONE BROTH AND MINESTRONE SOUP

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT

VENISON BONE BROTH AND MINESTRONE SOUP
The Wild Harvest Table website is a resource for game and fish recipes, nutrition information, and preparation techniques from Cornell Cooperative Extension's Moira Tidball.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
While our Executive Director, Casey Kordziel, has been an angler all her life, this hunting season was her first.

THE EYES HAVE IT

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT

THE EYES HAVE IT
By STEVE ZAHURAK
Science has taught us that deer do not see bright orange as humans do. Bright orange is a much muted color to deer, especially if it is part of a camouflage pattern.

HARD WATER ANGLING

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Imagine if you could determine when your favorite hard water fishing hole is ready to entertain you simply by looking at a calendar.

GOVERNOR VETOES BILLS AIMED AT BLOCKING HOLIDAY HUNT AND LIMITING HUNTING ACCESS TO PUBLIC LAND

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT

By BILL CONNERS
A bill that would have allowed counties to ban the Holiday Hunt for Big Game from December 26 until January 1, was an overreach.

REMINDERS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT

ckordziel@nyscc.onmicrosoft.com.

2033 A NYSCC MILESTONE

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT

2033 A NYSCC MILESTONE
By CHUCK PARKER, PRESIDENT
What is more important than the items listed on this webpage is what we plan for and do for tomorrow.

CALENDAR

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT

**Commentaries and letters in Grass Roots News are the opinion of the writers, not necessarily that of NYSCC. Should you like to know NYSCC stance on an issue, check out our website.**.

CORNED GOOSE OR VENISON

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT

CORNED GOOSE OR VENISON
Corning meat, which refers to the large salt “kernels” that were traditional used to preserve the meat, is a tasty way to cook up some meat that may still be in the freezer from last season or to try with a harvest from this fall.

YOUNG PHEASANT HUNT: VOLUNTEERS MAKE THE YEARLY MILAN EVENT SUCCESSFUL

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT

YOUNG PHEASANT HUNT: VOLUNTEERS MAKE THE YEARLY MILAN EVENT SUCCESSFUL
By BILL CONNERS
The Youth Pheasant Hunt Weekend here in eastern New York was this past Saturday and Sunday. Youngsters ages 12-15 who completed Hunter Education and possessed a valid hunting license were allowed to participate in the special hunt that is held ahead of the opening of the regular pheasant, which starts Saturday.

COMMITTEE APPLICATION

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT

COMMITTEE APPLICATION
Want to see your photos or your outdoor sporting story in Grass Roots News? Send them into us! Our next issue of Grass Roots News is right around the corner so email them to nyscc@nyscc.com.

VOTING!! YOUR CHOICE, YOUR DUTY, YOUR OBLIGATION!

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT

By ZEN OLOW, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
At the Fall Convention of the NYSCC, some attending were suggesting we have a rally in Albany to show our support for our gun rights which the State is slowly taking away from each of us.

NO RESPECT IN A FOREIGN LAND

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT

NO RESPECT IN A FOREIGN LAND
By MIKE ELAM
In Europe, carp were reserved for royalty. When Eastern Europeans arrived here, they were surprised there were no carp in America. Carp were thought to be brought here from Europe as early as 1831.

OPINON: MY TWO CENTS

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT

OPINON: MY TWO CENTS
By PATRICK McBREARTY
“Bump stocks” should be immediately banned. (I believe they are.) The new web available gun kits which can be modified to form a working firearm or change a semi-automatic to an automatic should be banned.

DEC REPORTS DNA FROM CANINE SHOT BELONGS TO WOLF

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT

By BILL CONNERS
According to a release from DEC, an animal taken by a hunter in Cherry Valley, Otsego County during the 2021 coyote hunting season was in fact, a wolf.

ANOTHER CONVENTION IN THE BOOKS

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT

ANOTHER CONVENTION IN THE BOOKS
By CHUCK PARKER, PRESIDENT
Our elections were held, all incumbent Officers that chose to run for reelection were reelected, which include President 2nd Vice President and Legislative Vice President.

CALENDAR

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

July, August, and September Upcoming Events

LARGE MOUTH CORN AND TOMATO SALSA

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

LARGE MOUTH CORN AND TOMATO SALSA
The Wild Harvest Table website is a resource for game and fish recipes, nutrition information, and preparation techniques from Cornell Cooperative Extension's Moira Tidball.

SPORTING AMMO: GETTING THE LEAD OUT

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

By GUEST WRITER
Faced with continuing tight supplies of rifle, pistol, and shotgun ammunition, hunters and recreational shooters watched the news coming out of Albany last week with more than just idle curiosity.

OPINION: SCOTUS DECISION UPENDS NEW YORK'S CONCEALED CARRY LAW

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

By BILL CONNERS
A long-awaited U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decision was handed down Wednesday, June 23rd. The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association,...

TAKE ME BACK TO YESTERDAY ONCE MORE

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

By STEVE ZAHURAK
While driving the back roads scouting for turkeys and deer, I heard Moe Bandy sing the above song and it reminded me of my Daisy Red Ryder air rifle that I had as a boy.

CFAB LOSES DEDICATED MEMBER

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Dedicated sportsman and New York State Outdoorsman Hall of Famer, Dave Corr of New Hartford, NY (Oneida County), a member of the state’s Conservation Fund Advisory Board (CFAB) passed way unexpectedly the last week of May.

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS & STORIES

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Want to see your photos or your outdoor sporting story in Grass Roots News? Send them into us! Our next issue of Grass Roots News is right around the corner so email them to nyscc@nyscc.com.

GOVERNOR'S "GUN BILL" MIGHT BAN CARRYING FIREARMS ON STATE LANDS WITHIN THE BLUE LINES

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

The recent surge of mass shootings across the country prompted Governor Kathy Hochul to reconvene the State Legislature to advance bills to tighten the state’s gun laws.

A MESSAGE FROM THE TREASURER

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

A MESSAGE FROM THE TREASURER
By LORI VEZENDY
Legislation and emotion is a terrible concoction for the future of our recreational hunting and shooting sports.

NYSCC FISH COMMITTEE REPORT

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

By JOSEPH FISCHER
Some of the early cottage fishing rentals, which are keyed into the opening date for fishing season have difficulty scheduling their regular early weekly rentals as this locked into the traditional Saturday opening dates.

HERE WE GO AGAIN

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

HERE WE GO AGAIN
By CHUCK PARKER, PRESIDENT
The first of the year I did a “Ball of Confusion” (Temptations) comparison about the start of the legislation for 2022.

CALENDAR

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

**Commentaries and letters in Grass Roots News are the opinion of the writers, not necessarily that of NYSCC. Should you like to know NYSCC stance on an issue, check out our website.**.

PERCH BISQUE

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

PERCH BISQUE
1 lb. skinless, boneless perch fillets 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped leeks 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes or canned Handful of fresh parsley 2 garlic cloves,...

Levels of Sponsorship

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Levels of Sponsorship
Receive a team registration (one foursome), 4 tickets to event luncheon, quarter page ad in the Council Cup program,...

New York State Conservation Council

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

New York State Conservation Council
NYSCC’s mission is to aid in the formulation and establishment of sound policies and practices designed to conserve,...

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS & STORIES

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Want to see your photos or your outdoor sporting story in Grass Roots News? Send them into us! Our next issue of Grass Roots News is right around the corner so email them in for the April-June Issue by emailing nyscc@nyscc.com.

TURKEY HUNTING TICK ALERT AND THE POWASSAN VIRUS

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

By LARRY BECKER
Lyme Disease has been around long enough that most, if not all of you understand the precautions you should take while working in the outdoors or hunting.

THE "CAGEYPILLAR" INCHWORM PATTERN

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

THE "CAGEYPILLAR" INCHWORM PATTERN
By KEITH G. TIDBALL
In this case, the adaptation is not so much about the appearance and presentation, but about the function of the fly when used in a certain set of conditions.

HOOKED ON FISHING!

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

By MIKE ELAM
Due to PCB pollution in the Hudson River, the DOH issued an advisory about eating fish from the river.

THE MAGIC LURE

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

By DIANE WHITTEN
For the last 100 years, fishermen have been searching for the magic lure that fish can’t resist.

DEC ANNOUNCES NEW "STREAMLINED" FRESHWATER FISHING REGS

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

DEC ANNOUNCES NEW "STREAMLINED" FRESHWATER FISHING REGS
By BILL CONNERS
• changing the statewide regulation for rainbow trout and brown trout in ponds to allow for yearround fishing and aligning harvest limits for rainbow trout,...

CALENDAR

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT

40th Annual Mad River Club Ice Fishing Derby-6am registration at Sandy Pond Sportsman's Association Clubhouse. For cost and more info please visit Mad River Club Facebook Page..

ICE FISHING FOR CHOWDER

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT

ICE FISHING FOR CHOWDER
Fish chowder is always a crowd pleaser and a great way to cook up different species of fish that can be caught through the ice.

NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNCIL COUNCIL CUP CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF BENEFIT

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNCIL COUNCIL CUP CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF BENEFIT
Registration will be available on our website and a mail in form will be sent out when available. Registration due July 1st— $125.00/ Participant, teams of 4 Captain and Crew Scramble..

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

TROUT POWER-HOW A BEAUTIFUL, SMALL, BELOVED
By DR. KEITH TIDBALL, 1ST VP
Over the past 6 years, a collaboration between Trout Power, Trout Unlimited NYS Council members, Great Camp Sagamore, and Cornell University has been engaged in citizen science and conservation in the Adirondacks.

REFLECTION ON THE 2021 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

REFLECTION ON THE 2021 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
By CHUCK PARKER, PRESIDENT
The Johnny Carson Show may have ended some 25 years ago but some how I see a correlation between Carnac the Magnificent's predictions and a review of the end of year NYS legislative session.