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Advocating for Conservation and Sportsmen Since 1933
Fall 2016 Vol. 16 No. 4
COUNCIL PRESENTS PROFESSIONAL CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR AWARDS AT FALL CONVENTION
By Bill Conners, Region 3 Director
The New York State Conservation Council, Inc., in keeping with the organization’s tradition of
recognizing deserving professionals for their work in their respective fields, presented Professional
Conservationist of the Year Awards to two individuals at our Fall Convention held in Utica, NY, on
September 9 – 11.
Patricia Riexinger – DEC Director of Fish and Wildlife (Retired) – was
nominated for Professional Conservationist of the Year by Mr. Dave
Corr of New Hartford, NY.
For nearly forty years Patty worked for the DEC, closing out her
career with one of the longest tenures as Director of Fish & Wildlife.
Patty received her B.S. in Wildlife Biology from Cornell University’s
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 1976. She earned a
Master of Science in Biodiversity, Conservation and Policy from the
L-R: Chuck Parker, NYSCC President;
State University of New York at Albany in 2002. She is a Certified Patty Riexinger; Dave Corr, Region 6
Wildlife Biologist (1983) through the Certification of Professional CFAB
Wildlife Biologists Program of the Wildlife Society.
Most recently she was a catalyst for the development and implementation of the Young Forest
Initiative, which will eventually create over 12,000 acres of habitat for species such as grouse,
woodcock and goldwing warblers. She also helped secure additional funding for habitat and access
projects through the creation of the Habitat Conservation and Access Capital Account.
On September 4, 2007, Commissioner Pete Grannis named Patty Director of the Division of Fish and
Wildlife where she remained until her retirement this year. Patty is the first woman to ever serve in this
role. During her 9-years of service as director she faced many challenges and achieved many
successes. In her supportive efforts for the sportsmen and women of NY, the Division successfully
warded off attempts to close the Reynolds Game Farm.
Prior to becoming Division Director, Patty served variously as a Seasonal Technician, Conservation
Biologist, and Research Scientist in the Endangered Species Unit. She also held the position of
Freshwater Wetland Program Manager where she completed the NYS Wetland Conservation Plan.
Patty has always been there for the sporting community and has always had a willingness to reach
out to that community on issues of the day. She has also worked closely with CFAB, the NYSCC and
other sporting groups throughout the State. She is an active hunter and angler.
The Region 3 Fish and Wildlife Management Board nominated
Paul Lenz for the distinction of Professional Conservationist of
the year Award. Paul currently serves as Deputy Chief of the
City Land Stewardship Section, New York City Department of
Environmental Protection.
Paul Lenz graduated from SUNY ESF with a B.S. in Forestry/Water
Resources. He completed extensive Masters work at SUNY ESF
in Forest Hydrology/Watershed Management. Paul has been at
DEP since 2002, where he started as a Land Manager. He is
L-R: Bill Conners, NYSCC Region 3 Director; now the Deputy Chief of the City Land Stewardship Section. His
Paul Lenz; Raymond Merlotto, NYSCC duties include overseeing DEP’s extensive recreation, property
Director at Large
NYSCC Grass Roots News Fall 2016 Page 2
management, conservation easement stewardship, land use permit and land acquisition support
programs. His efforts are key in protecting and managing the City’s portfolio of more than 180,000
acres of land and nearly 36,000 acres of reservoir.
Paul’s accomplishments during his career at DEP include completion of DEP’s first ever
comprehensive Forest Management Plan, initiation of the Invasive Species Working Group, and
creating increased recreational opportunities on water supply lands by increasing outreach efforts to
recreation users.
Of the nearly 180,000 acres of land owned by the Department of Environmental Protection,
approximately 34,000 acres of reservoirs and more than 130,000 acres of watershed lands are
available for recreation. Paul Lenz has vigorously advocated for that access, including opening tens
of thousands of acres for big game hunting, small game hunting, and trapping, in accordance with
NYS regulations. Paul has incorporated the availability of DMAP permits into the DEP deer
management programs and has encouraged sportsmen and women to take advantage of the
permits and the increased opportunity to harvest deer.
Paul maintains strong ties to the sporting community and can be routinely found at Region 3 FWMB
meetings as well as FWMB State Board meetings, offering insight to DEP programs. In part, Paul has
helped guide a culture shift within DEP by helping the sporting community show NYC officials that we
can be additional eyes and ears on the watershed lands. Paul has helped us demonstrate that
hunting can be and is an important part of their forestry management effort. It is through his effort
that DEP continues to open more lands for recreation. For many years the DEP lands were off limits to
all but fishermen.
At the heart of Paul’s efforts are the open lines of communication that he maintains with DEC, FWMB
and the sporting community. That comes in part because of his appreciation of what the DEP lands
offer by way of hunting, fishing and other recreation opportunities. Paul has also provided increased
boating opportunity on certain reservoirs and has used his expertise to develop invasive species
control programs throughout the reservoir system.
When not working at DEP, Paul is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing and hiking.
Buck A Member Contributors:
Chemung County Rod & Gun Club, Breesport * Dansville Fish & Game Club, Dansville
Depew Rod & Gun Club, Inc., Depew * Finger Lakes Conservation Club, Waterloo
Fish House Fish & Game Club, Broadalbin * Great Lot Sportsman’s Club Corp., Boonville
Hudson Fish & Game Club, Hudson * Independent Fur Harvesters Of CNY, Georgetown
Lake Luzerne Conservation Rod & Gun Club, Inc., Lake Luzerne
Mad River Club, Inc., Pulaski * Manchester Hunt Club, Inc., Poughkeepsie
Otisville Sportsman’s Assn., Otisville * Pathfinder Fish & Game Club, Inc., Fulton
Pleasant Valley Trout & Game Club, Inc., Pleasant Valley * Pompey Rod & Gun Club, Inc., Pompey
Redfield Fish & Game Club, Clay * Roe Jan Creek Boat Club, Germantown
Salmon River Strutters NWTF, Lacona * SCOPE Genesee County, Batavia
Southern Dutchess & Putnam Sportsmen’s Assn., Fishkill
Toad Harbor Rod & Gun Club, Brewerton * York Sportsman’s Club, Piffard
General Donation Contributor: Orleans County Federation
NYSCC Grass Roots News Fall 2016 Page 3
ADIRONDACK REAL ACCESS IS THE ISSUE
By Chuck Parker, NYSCC President
The New York State Conservation Council has recently signed on as one of the partnering
organizations of Access the Adirondacks. This group consists of the five towns of Indian Lake, Long
Lake, Minerva, Newcomb and North Hudson along with several other partner organizations sharing
one common goal: reasonable access for ALL to the Adirondack forest preserve.
This group was formed following the Governor’s announcement of the purchase of the 20,000+ acre
Boreas Pond land tract. The NYSCC joined because of the less-than-satisfactory classifications
associated with the Essex Chain land purchase. The major issue with the Boreas Tract is once again
wild forest over wilderness classification with Access the Adirondacks seeking wild forest classification
for as much of the land as possible.
To best understand the mission and goals of this group visit http://accessadk.com/ and select the
MOU and OUR PLAN tabs. You will find them very familiar with the topic of real access that the
NYSCC continues to promote, meaning maximum accessibility for all regardless of skill set, age and
ability without adversely affecting our natural resources. Real access is not requiring a two mile hike
with a canoe to access a body of water when there is an existing road that could be used. Wild
forest classification offers the UMP process for reviews and management to protect our natural
resources. Wilderness classification is much more restrictive and less adaptable when it comes to
sound management. Access the Adirondacks offers the opportunity for like minded groups to get on
board and show their support for real, sound access.
The NYSCC is involved, but we need you and your sportsmen’s clubs to also become involved. We
have the numbers but those who make up these numbers can’t be silent. Please visit
www.facebook.com/accessadk or the website http://accessadk.com/. Start a petition, visit
http://accessadk.com/accessadirondackmou-final.pdf, write a letter of support. You can like the
Facebook page and pass it along; attend some of the scheduled upcoming meetings. You can
make a difference!
New Members
DEFENDER MEMBER:
St. Lawrence River Walleye Association, Massena
GENESEE CONSERVATION
FOUNDATION, INC.
Charles O. Hancock, President
(585) 223-1850 Phone (585) 223-6855 Fax
chancock@rochester.rr.com Email
A charitable foundation concerned about
conservation issues, with special interest in
Genesee, Livingston, and Monroe Counties.
NYSCC Grass Roots News Fall 2016 Page 4
BROWN’S LAST STAND
By Bob Brown, Executive Program Advisor
It is my custom to visit my various hunting places early each fall to see if
local farmers have started to cut their corn crop. I scan the skies for the
presence of Canada geese and stop to listen for the sounds of honking
over the countryside. At the same time I wander in the woods,
checking my tree stands for needed repairs and for evidence of
whitetail deer in the area. My wife accompanies me on these trips. The
back roads enable us to see the changing color pattern of the leaves.
Fall is in the air and we enjoy sharing this beautiful time of year.
Turning off the road, we park to view the first set of cornfields that had
been cut. I noticed a large piece of machinery in the distance and
reached for the binoculars for a closer look. “Honey, there is something
different there; it doesn't look right. We’re going to drive down and
check it out.” In four wheel drive and going slow, we headed down
the cornfield.
What I saw I could not believe -- my deer hunting woods was gone. The
place I had hunted for 35 years was missing. All that was left was stumps
and upturned roots. I saw a small group of hen turkeys sneaking away from me in the rubble as I
looked over acres of bare earth strewn with roots, sticks, and rocks as far as I could see. Just last fall I
sat in my ground blind near the very spot where I was standing. I had watched rubs and scrapes of a
big buck in these woods.
Back in the car I said, ”Honey, we have got to go and check my big tree stand.” Bouncing off
cornstalk stubble, we left that cornfield and went to the next one, pulling up about halfway down the
field. I announced we would leave the Suburban and walk into the woods and across a small stream
to my stand. Walking through three-foot high brambles and prickers is not my wife’s favorite pastime,
but we made it to the woods, down a hill and across the small stream, a total of about 150 yards. I
could not believe my eyes. In front of me was barren waste again as far as I could see. It looked like
a WWI battleground that I had viewed in old movie films. There in the middle of a wasteland of
devastation was one lonely tree with my stand in it. My immediate thought was, “Well they were
nice to not destroy my tree stand, but the beautiful woods are gone.”
The loss of those woods has been on my mind a lot. My buddy Dave and I went back two days later
and removed the stand. We noticed a lot of big deer prints around it. I went up to unhook the top
part behind the seat from the tree, and a mouse ran down the tree head first. Dave said it was the
funniest thing he ever saw.
We found the logger and thanked him for not destroying the tree stand. He said the farmer was
planning on adding 1,000 more milking cows to the dairy farm. I will probably try to hunt the fringe
area to see how the deer disperse. What will they eat in the winter and where will they find winter
thermal coverage? As they move into the adjoining habitat, what buck battles will be fought over
territorial disputes?
With milk prices down and an increase in the human population, dairy farms need to increase herds
to make a living and stay in business. Increasing herds requires more fodder and more fodder means
more crops. Farmers have to plant more acres and that means less woods and habitat for wildlife. It
also means less space for farm animals. You seldom see cows out in pastures any more.
What you do see is large buildings that have replaced barns for cows. They look pretty from the
outside, but cows don’t get outside any more. They stand on concrete floors all of their lives. About
30% of cows in most of these facilities are crippled. Hooves were not meant for standing on concrete
day in and day out their whole lives. It is a difficult life for farmers, their stock, and wildlife.
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I consider myself lucky to have been able to hunt those woods for 35 years and I am grateful to the
two landowners who gave me that permission. I was a good steward of that property and was able
to share it with some great sportsmen who were my buddies. I spent a lot of quality time by myself in
that pretty woodland and appreciated every minute of it. I will light my pipe, sit back in my easy
chair, and reminisce with memories of the wonderful bygone days in the woods that I once shared.
NEWS FROM GREAT LOT SPORTSMAN’S CLUB – LEWIS COUNTY, NY
Great Lot Sportsman's Club recently awarded a $150 scholarship to
Adirondack Central School senior Derek Spann. Club President Guy Case
stated the program is designed to provide a scholarship to a student pursuing
a degree in an environmental course of study such as wildlife or natural
resource management or other related field. President Case stated he was
honored to award Derek the scholarship on behalf of the Great Lot
Sportsman’s Club and wished him great success at the University of Buffalo.
Case, along with Director Andy Bailey, had
the pleasure of presenting awards on
behalf of the National Rifle Association of America to Eagle Scouts
Dalton Schultz, Cameron Nelson and Joey Hennessey recognizing
these gentlemen as outstanding young Americans.
The Yamaha Motor Corporation awarded a grant of $9,491 to the
Great Lot Sportsman's Club. The donation supports the Club’s ATV
trails as part of the ongoing effort to encourage safe, responsible
riding and sustainable, open riding areas in Lewis County. The
award was made as part of Yamaha's Outdoor Access Initiative.
Great Lot President Guy Case stated this grant will be used to
purchase equipment and to put in new recreational trails.
He thanked Yamaha Motor Corporation for the grant along with
special thanks to Michael Roes of D&D Power Sports LLC in Lowville
and Lewis County Department of Recreation, Forestry and Parks
Director Jackie Mahoney for their support in obtaining the grant. For
more information about Yamaha's Outdoor Access Initiative, go to:
www.yamahaoutdooraccess.com
Great Lot Sportsman's Club is a 7-time NRA Gold Medal Club Award winner and member of Lewis
County Association of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, Boonville Area
Chamber of Commerce, New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, National Rifle Association, Humane
Society of Rome, New York State Sheriffs’ Association and New York Forest Owners Association.
NYSCC Grass Roots News Fall 2016 Page 6
Editor’s Note: Dutchess County’s 4H shooting sports program has been eminently successful. The
program has grown since its earliest days (which, by the way, is only from 2013) and now boasts 150
young shooters from 8–18 years of age. Emma Jenks, the current President, is 17 years old. Emma is a
senior at Upton Lake Christian Academy in Dutchess County and, as you can see here, she is
undoubtedly a future leader.
DUTCHESS COUNTY LONG RIFLES
By Emma Jenks
I have been with the Dutchess County Long Rifles since it
began in 2013. I am currently the President of the club for the
2015-2016 year. I want to share with you my experience with
4H shooting sports.
The members of the club come to meetings enthusiastic and
prepared. When kids join the club, we make sure that they
understand they are only trying to improve, to be better
each time they come. The club holds matches throughout
the year to test the abilities of its members. 4H'ers who show
mastery of skill in shooting sports are taken to the highest level
they can achieve.
The Dutchess County Long Rifles is a premiere shooting sports Certified instructor Matt Stone coaches a
Dutchess County Long Rifles member on
program within Dutchess County 4H. Administered by Cornell the fine points of handling a .22 caliber
Cooperative Extension located in Millbrook, NY, it currently is handgun.
one of the largest shooting clubs in the County. We offer
instruction in the following disciplines: Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol, Muzzle Loading, and Archery.
This is an incredible program, run by highly experienced volunteers.
Everything we do would not be possible without all these willing
people. Each child is coached and mentored by highly
qualified/certified NRA, DEC, and 4H Shooting Sports Instructors who
have years of experience, as well as teen leaders (Junior Instructors).
We meet twice per month and range nights are held at varying
locations within Dutchess County.
Our goal is to have a positive impact on 4H youth by teaching the
safe and ethical use and handling of firearms in any environment
our kids find themselves. We prepare our members for many
situations, to act responsibly and accordingly as a member of a
Instructor Bill Mansfield observes team. We hold to the motto “learning by doing,” a major theme
as a young man steps through the within 4H programs. We encourage the kids to be hands-on and to
re-loading process for the .22
caliber target rifle he is using for
improve their skills through practice.
the session.
Members of the Dutchess County Long Rifles benefit in many ways. They learn to be part of a team,
how to challenge themselves, and most importantly, how to be respectful of their elders, peers and
equipment. They learn commitment to the club, their studies, practicing, and attending meetings.
They also learn safety. Safety is the main component of the Shooting Sports Program. In today’s world
firearms are frowned upon as dangerous. A firearm is merely a tool when properly used. When
placed in safe hands under knowledgeable supervision, a child can learn many life skills and
important attributes.
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My experience with shooting sports has taught me an immense amount.
Leadership was something I was familiar with, but shooting sports has helped
me to develop my skill set into something much more beneficial to myself
and others. I have learned to have confidence in what I can achieve and
to do it to 110% of my ability. A firearm is most always consistent, never
changing. This taught me that I need to be consistent in how I shoot
including posture, trigger control, breathing, and safety. I must be the best I
can be to achieve a better result every time. Probably the biggest thing I
have learned is how to listen and understand. As a Junior Instructor, I must
focus on how the member is shooting and listen to their issues or questions. I
have to watch for safety hazards and prevent them if needed. Watching a
child shoot, I must focus on their technique to help apply to their growing
skills, the things that I have been taught.
Thank you to our sponsors: American Legion Post 178, Morgan Motors of DCLR members are training
New England, Sons of the American Legion Post 178, The Federation of on airguns, rifles, shotguns,
Dutchess County, Amenia Fish and Game, Whortlekill Rod and Gun, pistols and archery. Some
members are limited by law
Washington Hollow Gun Club, Quatro’s Hunting Supplies. In the end we
as to which firearms they are
aim to produce well rounded kids who are confident, responsible, allowed to use.
respectful, and prepared for life.
RENSSELAER COUNTY WATER WOES AGAIN
By Tom Agar, Rensselaer Co. Conservation Alliance 1st VP
Once again Rensselaer County, "our state’s most talked about county," has water problems. This time
they are not manmade problems such as those experienced in Hoosick Falls and Petersburg (which
still are not fully resolved), but now come straight from Mother Nature. While not taking sides on this
male vs. female argument, I've got three daughters. I was always taught that Mother Nature pretty
much took care of the big problems inasmuch as she controlled animal, bird and fish life on a scale
so as not to produce more than an area could feed and shelter.
I know -- some of you counties that just paid to have your deer population culled would disagree
with my reasoning. And this summer has even me questioning Mother Nature’s wisdom. In our county
this past winter we were enjoying the news that NY City got blasted over and over again with one
snow storm after another while we got little or none. We felt it was time that NY City shared in the
snowfalls we usually got; and no, Buffalo, I'm not even trying to compare ours to yours. Some of the
older and wiser conservationists in our area warned us this was not a good thing, but we were
enjoying watching our snow shovels rust away too much to pay attention to their wise words.
Now some of our best trout streams have dried up. These were the streams we could count on to
produce trout for our new and upcoming fisherpeople. These are the streams into which we have
helped ENCON stock thousands of trout. What will happen to all those trout and to all the aquatic life
that the fish fed on? Some of those streams were just making a comeback after the Sandy and Irene
storms. I'm not smart enough to know how to put more snow or water into our counties’ streams, and
heaven help us if the government figures out how to control the weather.
Now on to a different kind of water! This past session our wise government (?) passed a new bill that
“cost us nothing" -- look it up. It is now mandatory that all sewage spills must be reported to the news
within hours, no matter how big. The one in Amsterdam, NY, on July 26 was on the 6 pm news: It
dumped 50 gallons an hour for almost 30 days, winding up in the Mohawk River. Keep track of all
these spills; NY State has hundreds or more a year. Our towns and cities have pipes that the sewage
runs through that are older than Bob Brown. It will take a superfund grant to replace or clean them all
up. We are the people who took the oath to protect the soil, air, water and wildlife therein. Please,
everyone -- do your part!
NYSCC Grass Roots News Fall 2016 Page 8
WHAT’S HAPPENING OUT THERE …
The 10th annual Southern Tier Outdoor
Show, scheduled for Oct 8-9, 2016 in
Bath, New York, offers a variety of wildlife
shows, exhibitors and interactive
activities to help both sportsmen and
their families explore the outdoors. The
show is held at Wilkins RV, Inc. on Route
415, off I-86 Exit 37, so local businesses
and organizations can share their
products and services to encourage
participation in outdoor activities,
promote environmental stewardship and
offer outdoor awareness and education.
The $5 per person/$10 per car fee
includes free parking, shows, activities
and a show program. The show is open
9-5 on Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday.
Do you know a boy or girl between the
ages of 12 and 14 who has an interest in
learning how to trap, wants to learn
more about trapping or wants to earn
their trapper education certificate?
Three Youth Trapping Camps will be held
across NY on October 7-10, 2016
(Columbus Day Weekend), one each in
Caneadea (Allegany County), Winthrop
(St. Lawrence County) and Livingston
Manor (Sullivan County). The cost is only
$40. Applications should be postmarked
as soon as possible. For more information
and to get the camp registration form,
go to
http://www.patarnoldyouthtrappingcam
ps.com/camp-attendee-info/
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FALL CONVENTION WRAP-UP 2016
By Chuck Parker, NYSCC President
For me the subtleties of planning an annual convention change from year to year. In the Council
office, Pat and Julie surely see different issues come each year when planning their portion of the
meeting, but they handle it well and resolve any problems presented to them. Their efforts are not
truly recognized in a lot of ways.
Comments I received were another good convention, nice presenters, resolutions handled well,
good selection of award recipients, the town hall meeting offered an opportunity for all to be heard.
Complaints were few in nature but will be captured later for review.
The DEC presentation on Friday, which this year included Deputy Assistant DEC Commissioner Ken
Lynch, was well received. The DEC presented an overall stockholders style report and questions from
the floor were responded to. There is an overall theme that I walked away with: there is a need and
desire for the NYS DEC and the NYSCC to work together. Communication is important. Even when
we may disagree on a certain concern we both still share a common goal of sound conservation
and the promotion/preservation of hunting, fishing and trapping.
Saturday’s presentation went well despite earlier frustrations, i.e., late cancellations of invited
speakers, when to schedule the presenters, how will the town hall session go. Despite my concerns
everything went rather well and kind of naturally fell in place. Thanks to all who helped make that
happen.
While low key, one of the most significant actions taken was the passing of a resolution dealing with
past positions and policies. It will give us an organized way of keeping these two documents current.
For more information look for an article on resolutions.
An under lying theme was for more awareness and involvement of the membership. It was a
challenging one, and only as we move forward will we know if it was successful. Here are some
things to consider: We have an increase in membership but the attendance for this year’s
convention was down slightly. Do we need to revamp the fall meeting? The Council is increasing its
involvement in different areas. We have tasks, meetings to attend and comments to write, much of it
on the regional and county level. From the Board level to the individual membership level we
cannot expect a Regional Director or the NYSCC Officers to do it all. These tasks, via delegations or
volunteerism, need to be shared by all who are in the Council. If the opportunity presents itself for
you to become more involved, take it.
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2016 RESOLUTION VOTING RESULTS
By Stephen Wowelko, Resolutions Committee Chair
On September 10, 2016, councilmen for their respective organizations voted on resolutions that were
presented at the Annual Convention.
The following resolutions passed:
01 -2016 Erie County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Inc.
Big game hunting in WMU Unit 9C
03 -2016 Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Opposition to net-pen commercial aquaculture in New York inland waters
04 -2016 Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Allow use of sound suppressors for sport shooting and hunting
05 -2016 Oswego County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Refundable tax credit on NYS income tax filing in lieu of granting free license
07 -2016 Wyoming County Wildlife Federation
Tax credit NYS income tax filing in lieu of granting free or reduced priced license
Two resolutions did not pass:
06 -2016 United Sportsmen’s Association of Rockland County
Allow nurse practitioners to sign medical clearance forms for guides
08 -2016 Yates County Federation of Conservation Clubs
Move southern zone late muzzleloader and late bow/crossbow season to the end of
December
One resolution was withdrawn before the vote:
02 -2016 Greene County Federation of Sportsmen
Deer damage permits should only be issued to landowners permitting in-season hunting on the
property, and harvests under damage permits should be linked to the Venison Donation
Coalition program.
The Resolutions Committee presented a resolution for consideration:
09 -2016 Resolution Committee
Not allow passed resolutions to expire automatically
The Resolutions Committee felt it was important to correct a policy passed in 2003 that automatically
caused resolutions that were not acted on in two years to expire. NYSCC Policies version 2009 stated:
GENERAL OPERATIONS
All resolutions approved in 2003 will be active until the close of the 2006 legislative session. Similar
resolutions will not be considered until that time. A similar schedule will be followed in later years. At a
full meeting of the whole, a vote can be taken to extend a position on the even years, in the event
the issues addressed by the approved resolutions have seen no action.
The Committee recommended that the NYSCC Board of Directors pass a procedure where
appropriate topic specific NYSCC Committees review and recommend any passed resolution that
should be reconsidered and brought up for a vote by the membership at the annual convention.
This committee resolution passed unanimously.
All resolutions, along with committee comments, can be found on the NYSCC website,
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Important!! Appointment to NYSCC Committees is not automatic. If you have served on a committee in the
past and wish to do so again, you must re-apply each year.
NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNCIL, INC. COMMITTEE APPLICATION
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advise the Council and its members of the best management procedures for natural resources, you should
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It is a physical impossibility to appoint everyone who applies to the Committee of his or her choice, but every
consideration will be given to those who do apply. Where advisable, some committees will have a
representative from each Region; but for others it is not feasible to have regional representatives serve, as in the
case of special interests or of area concerns. Where regional representation is customary, should an
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NYSCC COMMITTEES
_____ Anti-Sportsmen Activities _____ Archery & Bowhunting
_____ Conservation Education _____ Energy & Natural Resources
_____ Environment _____ Firearms & Ammunition
_____ Fish _____ Forest Preserve & Public Lands
_____ Fur Resources _____ Game (Big)
_____ Game (Small) _____ Habitat/Access
_____ Hunter Education _____ Legislation, Lobby Team & March on Albany
_____ Law Enforcement _____ Marine District
_____ Public Relations _____ Resolutions
_____ Waterfowl _____ Women, Youth & Families
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Table of Contents
2016 Professional Conservationist of the Year Awards 1&2
Thank You 2
Adirondack Real Access Is The Issue, Welcome New Members 3
Brown’s Last Stand 4&5
Great Lot Sportsman’s Club 5
Dutchess County Long Rifles 6&7
Rensselaer County Water Woes Again 7
What’s Happening Out There 8
Fall Convention Wrap-up 9
2016 Resolution Voting Results 10
Committee Application 11You can also read
