A new I Love New York Hunting webpage is featuring a compendium of outdoor activities and tourism offerings around the state, including northern New York.

As part of a statewide effort to promote outdoor recreation and make hunting information easily accessible to sportsmen and sportswomen, Empire State and the State Department of Environmental Conservation have created the page as part of I Love New York promotions.

I Love NY is now providing more information to outdoor enthusiasts with the inclusion of fishing, camping and now hunting on its New York Nature page. The I Love NY Hunting webpage, at www.ILOVENY.com/hunting, promotes the extensive and rich hunting opportunities in New York State, and will help residents and visitors plan their hunting adventures “in a continued effort to boost tourism and grow the economy,” Empire State Development Division of Tourism Executive Director Gavin Landry said.

DEC Commissioner Joe Martens said, “Big game and small game hunting are two of New York’s most popular activities. The new and easy-to-use I Love NY Hunting webpage invites outdoor enthusiasts to explore the world-class hunting access we have here in New York. It highlights some of the best hunting areas in its location search feature for visitors to easily locate a destination and the attractions and amenities nearby.”

In addition to hunting locations, the site provides information on both big and small game hunting and shows how to become a sportsman or sportswoman and make the most of your hunt. The site also highlights information on species such as, white tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey and waterfowl. Through links to DEC’s website, visitors can access all the important information they need in one location.

DEC also developed a free New York Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife mobile app in partnership with Parks By Nature Network at no cost to the state. The app provides up-to-date information on fishing, hunting, wildlife watching and other outdoor adventure opportunities in New York and gives both novice and seasoned outdoorsmen and women essential information in the palm of their hand. The app is available for iOS and Android devices. Users can download it at http://www.governor.ny.gov/citizenconnects/?q=mobileapps.