DEC Accepting Applications for Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program  For over 100 years DEC has worked with hunters, conservation groups, 4-H groups, and other cooperators to raise and release ring-necked pheasants to increase public hunting opportunities. DEC's Reynolds Game Farm distributes over 30,000 day-old chicks to cooperators each year.
Day-old pheasant chicks are available at no cost to participants who are able to provide a brooding facility, a covered outdoor rearing pen, and an adequate release site. Approved applicants will receive the day-old chicks in April, May, or June. No chicks obtained through the Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program can be released on private shooting preserves, and all release sites must be approved in advance by DEC and must be open for public pheasant hunting opportunities. The program is funded through the State Conservation Fund from license fees paid by hunters, trappers, and anglers. Visit DEC's website to read more about the program including a pheasant rearing guide and the program application. Applications are due by March 25, 2022.
Get Outdoors and Participate in the 25th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a fun event for bird watchers of all ages and abilities, from beginners to experts. The 25th annual GBBC will be held Friday, February 18, through Monday, February 21, 2022. To help, you will need to count birds you see or hear for at least 15 minutes (or longer if you wish) for one or more days of the four-day event. You can participate from your backyard, or anywhere in the world. For more information visit the GBBC website. |
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