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Pan-Seared Duck with Potatoes, Apples, and Bacon for Youth Waterfowl Hunt

This weekend was the youth waterfowl hunt in New York State.  Youth were given the opportunity to hunt ducks and geese with an adult mentor in advance of the general waterfowl…

Wild Harvest Table Guides for 4-H Shooting Sports

These guides are an excellent way to engage youth in the preparing wild game that they harvest.  The readable versions are linked here for Shotgun, Rifle, and Muzzleloader.  Print-friendly versions in…

Youth Waterfowl Hunt- Pan Seared Duck

Today was the first day of the youth waterfowl weekend.  Every year NYS DEC offers youth ages 12-15 an opportunity to hunt waterfowl before the regular season opens. It is…

“Wacky Rig” Bass Fishing- then make fish stock and chowder!

Bass Fishing With Kids Don’t get frustrated! Get Wacky! By Edward Woltmann So your kids have reached the point where they’re no longer satisfied catching sunfish with a bobber and…

Duck a l’Orange

17 years ago, the NY DEC established a special hunt before waterfowl season specifically for youth.  These extra two days provide youth ages 12-15 to gain crucial hunting experience next…

New Youth Firearms Deer Season Over Columbus Day Weekend

Over Columbus Day weekend, October 6-8, youth ages 14 and 15 with a Junior Hunters License may take one deer.  Mentors with the youth may not carry a firearm.  See more…

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