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New York State Conservationist 2025 Holiday Sale

Best deal of the year!

It’s our best sale of the year! From Black Friday through Christmas Eve, you can get 6 issues of Conservationist magazine for only $6.00! For an even better deal, why not sign up for 3 years (18 issues) for only $15.00 – less than $1 per issue!

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Each year, hunters help address food insecurity in New York by donating 50,000-70,000 pounds of venison. After your next successful hunt, consider donating all or part of your deer.

Municipalities, not-for-profits, and Indian Nations or Tribes may submit bids for a minimum of $50,000 up to a maximum of $3,500,000 for land acquisition projects.

Read more about the public comment period and upcoming hearings on proposed permits for Micron’s $100 billion investment in New York.

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Upcoming Events

Dec. 09, 2025 10:00 am EST
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Event Invasive Species Council Meeting #57 - at Five Rivers (Delmar, Albany County)
Dec 09
Dec. 09, 2025 02:00 pm EST
Online / Virtual
Event Micron New York Semiconductor Manufacturing LLC. Air Title V Public Comment Hearing - afternoon session
Dec 09
Dec. 10, 2025 05:00 am EST
Event HuntFishNY Event -- Muzzleloader Mentored Deer Hunt (Avon)
Dec 10
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Deer Hunting 101 Video Series

DEC is working in partnership with the National Deer Association who has developed The Deer Hunting 101 video series to meet standards for safe and ethical deer hunting.

Videos include:

and more!

View the full video series on DEC's YouTube channel.

DEC offers exciting opportunities for those looking to make a difference in environmental protection and natural resource management.