New York Pheasant News

DEC Adopts Ten-year Management Plan for Ring-necked Pheasants - Feb. 02, 2010
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the adoption of a new plan to guide DEC's management actions for wild and state-propagated ring-necked pheasants for the next decade. The document revises DEC's 1999 version of "A Ten-Year Management Plan for Ring-necked Pheasants in New York."

DEC Accepting Applications for Pheasant Release Programs - Jan. 19, 2010
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the opening of the application period for its two cooperative programs to enhance opportunities for pheasant hunting in New York State - The Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program and the Young Pheasant Release Program.

DEC Revises 10-year Pheasant Management Plan - Sep. 29, 2009
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the public availability of a new draft plan to help guide DEC's management actions for wild and state-propagated ring-necked pheasants for the next decade. The draft document updates DEC's 1999 version of "A Ten-Year Management Plan for Ring-necked Pheasants in New York" and, when finalized, will be in effect through 2020.

DEC Announces Release of Pheasants for 2009 Hunting Season - Sep. 11, 2009
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that approximately 25,000 adult pheasants will be released on lands open to public hunting for the fall pheasant hunting season.

DEC Announces Release of Pheasants for 2008 Hunting Season - Sep. 16, 2008
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that approximately 25,000 adult pheasants will be released on lands open to public hunting for this fall's pheasant hunting season.

DEC Accepting Applications for Pheasant Release Programs - Jan. 15, 2007
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that the agency is accepting applications for two cooperative programs designed to enhance opportunities for pheasant hunting in New York State.

DEC Announces Environmental Conservation Officer Exam - Sep. 27, 2006
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Denise M. Sheehan today announced that the Civil Service examination for Environmental Conservation Officer will be given on December 2, 2006.

DEC Seeking Input from Ruffed Grouse Hunters - Sep. 20, 2006
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Denise M. Sheehan announced today that the Department is once again looking for hunters to cooperate in a long-term study aimed at monitoring ruffed grouse populations.