DEC Information for Birding and Fishing in Spring Time
Date/Time
Coming Soon...No specific date needed
Event Type(s)
Spring Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway
Event Description
NYS DEC NEWS
IT'S TROUT TIME! While catch and release opportunities for inland trout are now widely available year-round in New York, April 1st will always be a meaningful day for trout anglers and DEC is stocking 1.9 million trout in waters across the state. Check out the helpful resources below to plan your fishing trip:
HuntFishNY app now features the "Tackle Box" where trout stream access, regulations, and stocking information are now available within a map-based interface from the convenience of your smartphone.
And in case you missed it, check out #TroutWeek on DEC’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram that covered all things trout including species information, stocking, places to fish, and more! If you are looking for a way to learn to fish, attend a free I FISH NY clinic! DEC, the City of Rochester’s Department of Recreation and Human Services are hosting an inclusive, family-friendly fishing event on April 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Cobbs Hill Park in Rochester, Monroe County. People of all ages, abilities, and experiences are welcome to attend. Adaptive equipment will be available for use.
BE BIRD-FRIENDLY THIS SPRING Looking for an easy way to take care of your bird friends this migration season? Did you know each year during spring migration, many birds that are navigating the night sky become disoriented from artificial building lighting? Not only does city lighting deter the navigational abilities of migrating birds, but it also leads to an increase in fatal building collisions, killing an estimated 1 billion birds annually. Play a part in helping to help birds survive and thrive this season by taking these simple steps
Make your windows safer by installing screens and breaking up reflections.
Dim or turn off nonessential lights. Exterior security lighting is more bird friendly when directed downward rather than into the sky.
Enjoy birds while helping science and conservation! Your observations will provide valuable information to show where birds are thriving or declining. Take part in the Third Breeding Bird Atlas.
