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NY State DEC proposes to modernize deer hunting regulations
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants to modernize how hunting tags are used. The agency recently ...
DEC and EPA radiological survey hits the road on Monday
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be conducting a vehicle-based radiological survey of Erie and Niagara ...
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DEC seeks public input on management plan for vast stretch of Southern Tier public lands
DEC is drafting a management plan for more than 7,000 acres of land in Steuben, Chemung and Schuyler counties.
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DEC Deer Hunting Rule Change Proposals Seek Public Comment
The DEC recently proposed several hunting regulation changes to streamline the use and reporting of hunting tags and provide ...
Asking Eric: ‘Animal lover’ could be creating a dangerous environmental hazard
This is regarding “Also an Animal Lover”, whose neighbor was feeding wild animals in her backyard. I lived next door to a ...
Asking Eric: Responses to readers from previous questions
This is regarding “Also an Animal Lover”, whose neighbor was feeding wild animals in her backyard. I lived next door to a ...
Asking Eric: How do I tell a friend her dog isn’t welcome at my pool parties?
It would seem like it’s a no-brainer: no dog in the pool. But ... she’s such a good friend I don’t want to hurt her feelings.
Asking Eric: Beware giving wild animal advice — my neighbor slept with a bear cub
"I called the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and their investigation uncovered that she was also ...
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DEC Deer hunting rule change proposals
The DEC recently proposed several hunting regulation changes to streamline the use and reporting of hunting tags and provide ...
Why Kroger is closing 60 stores: ‘One hit after another’
The grocery company Kroger is shutting down 60 locations in the wake of labor unrest, a failed merger and the chief executive ...
Asking Eric: How do I keep my friend’s beloved but destructive dog out of my swimming pool?
You can cite the chewed pool float; you can cite the jumping and biting; you can simply say that it’s not something you’re ...
Asking Eric: How do I tell my friend her dog is not welcome in my pool?
A friend’s dog could easily damage their inground pool, but the letter writer is scared to declare no dogs in the pool.