[nysbirds-l] Goose hunting season - Sept 1st

[Richard Guthrie]

This DEC announcement should bring attention to birders in the field,
especially around waterfowl areas:
Sept. 1: Canada Goose Hunting Seasons Open

The September Canada goose season occurs in all goose hunting zones except
the Western Long Island zone. All upstate areas are open from Sept. 1
through 25. Canada goose seasons in the Central and Eastern Long Island
zones begin on Sept. 6 and run through Sept. 30. In the Western Long Island
zone, the season opens Oct. 8. The September season includes liberal bag
limits (eight to 15 birds per day depending on zone), extended shooting
hours, and other special regulations to maximize hunter success. Additional
details on waterfowl hunting regulations, season dates, hunting area
boundaries, and bag limits can be found on DEC's website.
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Richard Guthrie

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[nysbirds-l] Goose hunting season - Sept 1st

[Richard Guthrie]

This DEC announcement should bring attention to birders in the field,
especially around waterfowl areas:
Sept. 1: Canada Goose Hunting Seasons Open

The September Canada goose season occurs in all goose hunting zones except
the Western Long Island zone. All upstate areas are open from Sept. 1
through 25. Canada goose seasons in the Central and Eastern Long Island
zones begin on Sept. 6 and run through Sept. 30. In the Western Long Island
zone, the season opens Oct. 8. The September season includes liberal bag
limits (eight to 15 birds per day depending on zone), extended shooting
hours, and other special regulations to maximize hunter success. Additional
details on waterfowl hunting regulations, season dates, hunting area
boundaries, and bag limits can be found on DEC's website.
-- 
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[nysbirds-l] Goose hunting season opens tomorrow Sept. 1st

[Richard Guthrie]

Here's a heads-up:

The early Canada Goose hunting season opens across most of New York State
tomorrow morning.

The following is from the official NYS DEC page:

[Curiously enough, the dates are given as "tentative" with the sage advice
to "check the final regulations before going hunting". ]

[Note also that Cackling Geese and White-fronted Geese count as Canada
Geese]

Tentative 2016-17 Canada goose seasons and bag limits.a
Goose Hunting Areab September Regular Bag Limite
Northeast Sept. 1 - Sept. 25 Oct. 22 - Nov 14
Nov. 16 - Dec. 11 Sept. Season: 15/day
Regular Season: 3/day
East Central Sept. 1 - Sept. 25 Oct. 22 - Nov. 18
Dec. 3 - Dec. 24 Sept. Season: 15/day
Regular Season: 3/day
South Sept. 1 - Sept. 25 Oct. 22 - Dec 17
Dec 31 - Jan 15
Mar. 4 - Mar. 10 Sept. Season: 15/day
Regular Season: 5/day
West Central Sept. 1 - Sept. 25 Oct. 22 - Nov. 24
Dec. 31 - Jan. 15 Sept. Season: 15/day
Regular Season: 3/day
Hudson Valley Sept. 1 - Sept. 25 Nov. 5 - Nov. 17
Dec. 3 - Jan. 8 Sept. Season: 15/day
Regular Season: 3/day
Lake Champlain Sept. 1 - Sept. 25 Oct 12 - Nov 30 Sept. Season: 8/day
Regular Season: 3/day
Western Long Islandd Closedc Oct. 8 - Oct. 23
Nov. 24 - Nov. 27
Dec. 5 - Feb 27 Regular Season: 8/day
Central Long Islandd Sept. 6 - Sept. 30 Nov. 24 - Nov. 27
Dec. 5 - Feb. 8 Sept. Season: 15/day
Regular Season: 3/day
Eastern Long Island Sept. 6 - Sept. 30 Nov. 24 - Feb. 1 Sept. Season: 15/day
Regular Season: 3/day

a These season dates have been finalized. Be sure to check all regulations
before going hunting.
b See map and boundary descriptions (below) before going afield.
c September season in Western Long Island will be closed to allow extension
of the regular season in this area only.
d The Western Long Island and Central Long Island Goose Hunting Area
boundaries have changed. Please see the updated map and written boundaries
for more details .
e Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada
goose daily and possession limits.

Richard Guthrie
New Baltimore

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[nysbirds-l] Goose hunting season opens tomorrow Sept. 1st

[Richard Guthrie]

Here's a heads-up:

The early Canada Goose hunting season opens across most of New York State
tomorrow morning.

The following is from the official NYS DEC page:

[Curiously enough, the dates are given as "tentative" with the sage advice
to "check the final regulations before going hunting". ]

[Note also that Cackling Geese and White-fronted Geese count as Canada
Geese]

Tentative 2016-17 Canada goose seasons and bag limits.a
Goose Hunting Areab September Regular Bag Limite
Northeast Sept. 1 - Sept. 25 Oct. 22 - Nov 14
Nov. 16 - Dec. 11 Sept. Season: 15/day
Regular Season: 3/day
East Central Sept. 1 - Sept. 25 Oct. 22 - Nov. 18
Dec. 3 - Dec. 24 Sept. Season: 15/day
Regular Season: 3/day
South Sept. 1 - Sept. 25 Oct. 22 - Dec 17
Dec 31 - Jan 15
Mar. 4 - Mar. 10 Sept. Season: 15/day
Regular Season: 5/day
West Central Sept. 1 - Sept. 25 Oct. 22 - Nov. 24
Dec. 31 - Jan. 15 Sept. Season: 15/day
Regular Season: 3/day
Hudson Valley Sept. 1 - Sept. 25 Nov. 5 - Nov. 17
Dec. 3 - Jan. 8 Sept. Season: 15/day
Regular Season: 3/day
Lake Champlain Sept. 1 - Sept. 25 Oct 12 - Nov 30 Sept. Season: 8/day
Regular Season: 3/day
Western Long Islandd Closedc Oct. 8 - Oct. 23
Nov. 24 - Nov. 27
Dec. 5 - Feb 27 Regular Season: 8/day
Central Long Islandd Sept. 6 - Sept. 30 Nov. 24 - Nov. 27
Dec. 5 - Feb. 8 Sept. Season: 15/day
Regular Season: 3/day
Eastern Long Island Sept. 6 - Sept. 30 Nov. 24 - Feb. 1 Sept. Season: 15/day
Regular Season: 3/day

a These season dates have been finalized. Be sure to check all regulations
before going hunting.
b See map and boundary descriptions (below) before going afield.
c September season in Western Long Island will be closed to allow extension
of the regular season in this area only.
d The Western Long Island and Central Long Island Goose Hunting Area
boundaries have changed. Please see the updated map and written boundaries
for more details .
e Cackling geese and white-fronted geese may be taken as part of the Canada
goose daily and possession limits.

Richard Guthrie
New Baltimore

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[nysbirds-l] Goose "hunting"

[robert adamo]

Hoping to catch up with some of the recent "specials" seen in the Riverhead
area, I spent ~ 3 hours touring the sod farms, and other agricultural
fields. I did find 2 moderately sized Canada flocks, with only 1 Snow Goose
to show for it...but I'm not complaining...with it being my FOS, which
speaks volumes as to how little I've been in the field lately. Since the
day was overcast/snowing, and thinking a Short-eared Owl might be hungry
and confused, I headed for the Calverton Grasslands. Over Hulse Landing Rd.
in Wading River, a flock of ~ 50 (mostly) Horn Larks were getting their
exercise, but never landed. The grasslands were quiet, with ~ 6 Savannah
Sparrows and 1 N.Harrier (a Gray Ghost). If there was a Short-eared on the
property mid-morning, it wasn't confused !

Cheers,
Bob

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[nysbirds-l] Goose hunting

[robert adamo]

Hoping to catch up with some of the recent specials seen in the Riverhead
area, I spent ~ 3 hours touring the sod farms, and other agricultural
fields. I did find 2 moderately sized Canada flocks, with only 1 Snow Goose
to show for it...but I'm not complaining...with it being my FOS, which
speaks volumes as to how little I've been in the field lately. Since the
day was overcast/snowing, and thinking a Short-eared Owl might be hungry
and confused, I headed for the Calverton Grasslands. Over Hulse Landing Rd.
in Wading River, a flock of ~ 50 (mostly) Horn Larks were getting their
exercise, but never landed. The grasslands were quiet, with ~ 6 Savannah
Sparrows and 1 N.Harrier (a Gray Ghost). If there was a Short-eared on the
property mid-morning, it wasn't confused !

Cheers,
Bob

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Goose hunting season to open Sept. 1st

[Richard Tkachuck]

>
> Snip:
>
> In addition, Snipe, Rails and Gallinule season opens Sept. 1st except on
> Long Island where there is no open season on these birds.
>
> **
>
Is there any record of the number of the above that are taken each year.
Are they taken for sport or for food? Does not seem like there would be
much meat on the bones. Also seem like it would really be a tough hunt.

Richard Tkachuck

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[nysbirds-l] Goose hunting season to open Sept. 1st

[Richard Guthrie]

Apologies in advance for the cross-posting, but there are some who subscribe
to just one or two lists.

 

Here's a heads-up: The early Canada Goose hunting season opens for most of
New York State tomorrow, Sept. 1st. The season for most of Long Island and
Lake Champlain starts Sept. 4th. The early season runs through Sept. 24th or
25, depending on the region.

 

In addition, Snipe, Rails and Gallinule season opens Sept. 1st except on
Long Island where there is no open season on these birds.

 

For details check the NYS DEC information page at:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/wfregsguide12.pdf

 

There you will find out the permitted license requirements, hunting hours,
bag limits, and other details.

 

Rich Guthrie

New Baltimore

The Greene County

New York

gael...@capital.net

 

 


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[nysbirds-l] Goose hunting season to open Sept. 1st

[Richard Guthrie]

Apologies in advance for the cross-posting, but there are some who subscribe
to just one or two lists.

 

Here's a heads-up: The early Canada Goose hunting season opens for most of
New York State tomorrow, Sept. 1st. The season for most of Long Island and
Lake Champlain starts Sept. 4th. The early season runs through Sept. 24th or
25, depending on the region.

 

In addition, Snipe, Rails and Gallinule season opens Sept. 1st except on
Long Island where there is no open season on these birds.

 

For details check the NYS DEC information page at:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/wfregsguide12.pdf

 

There you will find out the permitted license requirements, hunting hours,
bag limits, and other details.

 

Rich Guthrie

New Baltimore

The Greene County

New York

gael...@capital.net

 

 


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