The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is accepting applications for sponsored pheasant hunts in St. Lawrence and surrounding counties. This program enables experienced hunters and …
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The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is accepting applications for sponsored pheasant hunts in St. Lawrence and surrounding counties.
This program enables experienced hunters and others to obtain state-reared pheasants for use in sponsored hunts for youth, women, novices, veterans, and people with disabilities.
The Reynolds Game Farm raises an additional 2,000 pheasants annually to be used in sponsored hunts across New York State. DEC’s partnership with local sportsmen and sportswomen provides youth, novices, people with disabilities, and veterans an opportunity to experience pheasant hunting in a controlled setting alongside experienced hunters. In addition, the sponsored pheasant hunt program gives experienced hunters a chance to share their knowledge with a new generation of hunters.
Those interested in obtaining an application to hold a sponsored pheasant hunt can contact the local DEC regional office for an application (a list of DEC regional offices is provided below). Program requirements and applications can be downloaded from DEC’s website at http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/49071.html.
Applications must be received by the regional wildlife office no later than Sept. 1. Successful applicants will be notified via phone. If an application has been accepted, the applicant will be required to make arrangements with the Reynolds Game Farm located in Ithaca, to coordinate a delivery time, date, and location.