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If used correctly, a full body harness and a lifeline keep hunters connected from the time they leave the ground to the moment they get back down.For more information on HRSIs and EHIs, see the reports below.ReportsAppreciation goes out to the DEC Environmental Conservation Officers who conduct professional investigations of each hunting-related shooting incident and elevated hunting incident.You can view and print the 2023 reports by clicking the links below.Hunting-Related Shooting Incidents (PDF)Elevated Hunting Incidents (PDF)Teaching in the Hunter Education ProgramHunter Education Program instructors who volunteer their time to teach others about the safety, responsibility, and ethics of hunting and trapping help to keep these valued traditions alive today. This page offers information for prospective instructors.Become an InstructorComplete a Hunter Education Program Instructor Application (PDF) to join other volunteer hunter and trapper educators. Your participation helps teach and continue the American heritage of responsible and safe hunting and trapping. If you submit your application electronically you should receive a confirmation email reply within 48 hours. If you do not receive a confirmation please call to confirm that we received your application.QualificationsBe at least 18 years of ageBe of good moral characterPass an initial background history check and continue to pass random background history checksHave good communication skillsHunting experience preferred, but not requiredRequirementsCompletion of instructor training and apprenticeshipTeach at least one course per yearAttend a refresher course every two yearsPistol PermitGenerally, a hunter education course does not qualify you to obtain a pistol permit in New York State. Please check with your county clerk's office or county sheriff's office for more information regarding pistol permits.Equal OpportunityCourses are available to all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to the Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Washington, D.C. 20240.

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Title 9 NYCRR (sections 439.1 – 443.4) implements the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) Act of 1993 (Title 9 of Article 54 of the Environmental Conservation Law), which created OPRHP's program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage Grants. The EPF is a matching grant program for the acquisition, planning, development, and improvement of parks, historic properties, and heritage areas located within the physical boundaries of the State of New York. Funds may be awarded to municipalities or not-for-profits with an ownership interest. To ensure the public benefit from the investment of state funds, all properties acquired or developed with grant funds will receive long-term protections. The method and term of the protection is dependent upon the type of applicant and project undertaken (see sample documents on the Consolidated Funding Application tab). Municipal parkland acquired or improved with EPF funding must remain parkland in perpetuity (see the Handbook on the Alienation and Conversions of Municipal Parkland).
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The Empire State Trail is open every day of the year and provides a variety of winter outdoor recreation opportunities. During winter months, trail activities are dictated by weather:

Following snow events, some urban and suburban trail sections are plowed to facilitate walking and bicycling. 
	 
Rural sections of the trail generally are not plowed. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are available on unplowed sections, when snow conditions allow. When there’s no snow on the ground, the trail is open for walking and bicycling.
	 
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The only trail segments where snowmobiling is allowed are the Erie Canalway Trail sections in Central New York, in Montgomery, Herkimer, Oneida, Madison, and eastern Onondaga Counties. The snowmobile season runs from mid-December through March, as snow conditions allow. Walkers, cross-county skiers, and snowshoers are welcome to use these sections, but may encounter snowmobiles on the trail.

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December 31, 2020New York State Announces Completion of 750-Mile Empire State Trail December 23, 2020New York State Encourages New Yorkers to Celebrate 2021 Outdoors with First Day Hikes at State Parks, Historic Sites, Wildlife Areas and Public Lands December 18, 2020New York State Reminds Snowmobilers to Ride SafelyDecember 07, 2020State Parks Adds to Legacy of Bennington Battlefield State Historic SiteDecember 04, 2020State Historic Preservation Board Recommends 16 Nominations for State & National Registers of Historic Places

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November 20, 2020New York State Announces Completion of New Empire State Trail Segment in Herkimer CountyNovember 18, 2020State Parks Releases Draft Greenway Trails PlanNovember 11, 2020On Veterans Day, New York State Announces Opening of Newly Expanded National Purple Heart Hall of HonorNovember 09, 2020Stronger Focus on Mohawk Legacy Planned for Johnson Hall State Historic Site

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October 23, 2020New York State Announces Launch of Virtual Passport Program to Promote Craft Breweries Along the Empire State Trail and a Comprehensive New Trail WebsiteOctober 09, 2020New York State Announces Opening of New Visitor Center at Minnewaska State Park PreserveOctober 05, 2020Maid of the Mist, New York State Parks, New York Power Authority and ABB Partner to Launch the First All-Electric Vessels in the Nation

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September 25, 2020During Climate Week, New York State Announces Opening of Energy & Nature Education Center at Jones Beach State ParkSeptember 17, 2020New York State Canal Corporation and Village of Fairport Announce Phase I Completion of Fairport’s Bicentennial Canal Gateway ProjectSeptember 14, 2020New York State Announces State Historic Preservation Board Recommends 18 Nominations for State and National Registers of Historic PlacesSeptember 01, 2020State Parks Receives Federal Grant for Henry Street Settlement National Register Nomination

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PTNY’s website features an interactive map of the Empire State Trail, including a comprehensive Canalway Trail section that includes lodging and attractions, resources for trail users, and information on other multi-use trails across the state. A non-profit organization, PTNY also publishes a print Erie Canalway Trail guidebook, organizes an annual 8-day bicycling tour from Buffalo to Albany, and manages volunteer programs along the Canalway Trail.
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New York State's official tourism website allows visitors to plan their ultimate vacation and explore everything the state has to offer including fun things to do, year-round events and festivals, world-class hotels and lodging, hidden gems and must-see attractions.
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Photo Credits. New York State thanks the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and Parks & Trails New York for providing images and pictures included in this website.

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Invasive Species

Forests & Trees

Wildlife Health

Nuisance Wildlife

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Waterbodies

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Environmental Protection

DEC protects the land, water, and air resources in New York. Whether it is addressing climate change effects, promoting responsible waste management, monitoring air quality, overseeing contaminated site clean-ups, or oil and gas mining monitoring, DEC is there to safeguard the environment; you can too by reporting environmental violations and problems. 

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