SEASON DATES
The spring season has officially begun, and with it, a flurry of outdoor activities are taking place across New York State. From hunting to fishing, archery to kayak fishing, there are numerous events and tournaments for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.

A Hunting Season Calendar

For a complete list of fall hunting seasons, including trapping, waterfowl and pheasant and other small game seasons, visit: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hunting/seasons

• APRIL 26-27: Youth turkey hunting weekend
• MAY 1: Spring gobbler season; fishing seasons open for walleyes, northern pike, chain pickerel and tiger muskellunge
• EVENTS/SHOWS
• APRIL 19: Pompey Rod & Gun Club 16th Annual Sportsman’s Flea Market, Pompey, N.Y. Info: 315-491-0498
• APRIL 26: Capital District Fly Fishers Fly-Casting Clinic, Halfmoon Town Park, Halfmoon, N.Y. Info: 518-765-3389
• APRIL 26-27: Niagara Frontier Gun Shows, Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, N.Y. Info: call Bruce at 716-542-9929 or visit: nfgshows.com
• MAY 3: Whitetails Unlimited Holland Chapter Banquet, Holland Willows Holland, N.Y. Info: 413-244-2304
• MAY 11: Whitetails Unlimited Lake Ontario Chapter Banquet, VFW Post 6778 Palmyra, N.Y. Info: 315-573-3330
• OCT. 18-19: NYS Sportsmen Assoc. Syracuse Gun Show, NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y. Info: https://www.facebook.com/gunshowpromotion/
• SHOOTS
• APRIL 19: Hawkeye Bowmen Archery Club, Wild Animal Shoot, Alden, N.Y. Info: 716-491-7045
• APRIL 25-27: Hawkeye Bowmen Archery Club, Primitive Shoot, Alden, N.Y. Info: 716-491-7045
• APRIL 27: Pinewood Archers 3-D Shoot, Long Island Shooting Range, Ridge, N.Y. Info: 631-687-0232
• MAY 17: Hawkeye Bowmen Archery Club,Ribbons and Bows Shoot, Alden, N.Y. Info: 631-687-0232
• MAY 23-25: New York State Muzzleloaders Association Spring Shoot, Oxford Rod & Gun Club, Oxford, N.Y. Info: 845-688-5560 or visit: www.nysmla.com
• AUG. 14-17: Hawkeye Bowmen Archery Club, 32 Annual Traditional Shoot, Alden, N.Y. Info: 716-491-7045
• SEPT. 1: Hawkeye Bowmen Archery Club, Labor Day Shoot, Alden, N.Y. Info: 716-491-7045
• Williamson Conservation & Sporting Club (Wayne County): Free trap and skeet shoots for ages 12-19, shells for 12 and 20 gauge and 50 clay targets provided. Info: 585-330-6173
• TOURNAMENTS
• APRIL 26: NY Kayak Bass Fishing Annual Charity Tournament, Conesus Lake. Info: www.nykbf.com
• APRIL 26: Warren County Conservation Council Fourth Annual Kids Fishing Derby, Johsnburg Ski Bowl, North Creek, N.Y. Info: buck@adkhunter.com
• APRIL 26-27: Adirondack Kayak Bass Fishing, Saratoga Lake. Info: www.adirondackkbf.com
• MAY 17: NY Kayak Bass Fishing, Live Event No. 2, Cayuga Lake. Info: www.nykbf.com
• MAY 31: Adirondack Kayak Bass Fishing, Lake George. 3, Otisco Lake. Info: www.nykbf.com
• JUNE 7-15: Southtowns Walleye Association of WNY, Inc., 41st Annual Walleye Derby, Hamburg, N.Y. Info: https://southtownswalleye.com
• JUNE 21: Adirondack Kayak Bass Fishing, Hudson/Mohawk rivers. 4, HemDiceOye (Hemlock, Canadice, Honeoye Lakes). Info: www.nykbf.com
• JULY 19: Adirondack Kayak Bass Fishing, Great Sacandaga Lake. 5, Rochester Waterfront (Lake Ontario). Info: www.nykbf.com

Meetings

Outdoor enthusiasts can meet and share their passion for the outdoors at various meetings throughout New York State.

• CNY Chapter Ruffed Grouse Society Meeting: Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m., Dewitt Fish and Game Club, Jamesville, N.Y. Info: 315-391-5175
• Central New York Izaak Walton League: Last Tuesday each month 7 p.m., Fayetteville-Manilus Rod & Gun Club, Manlius. Info: 315- 420-9209
• Cortland Chapter Izaak Walton League: Last Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Homer. Info: 607-849-6718
• Federation Of Sportsmen’s Clubs Of Sullivan County: Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. White Lake Fire House. Info: www.sportsmensfederation.com/ or call 845-798-4612
• Hague Fish & Game Club: Third Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., West Hague Road, Hague N.Y. Info: hfg12836@yahoo.com
• Keuka Lake Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., IWLA Clubhouse, Penn Yan, N.Y. Info: 315-729-3574
• North Eastern Arms Collectors Association Inc.: Second Wednesday each month, American Legion Hall, Babylon, N.Y. Info: 631-241-3299
• Orange County Trappers: Monthly, 7:30 p.m., Shawangunk Fish & Game Association. Info: 201-931-6069
• Oswego County Trappers: First Tuesday of the month (except July and November) at 7 p.m. at The Leatherstocking Club, Route 104, New Haven. Info: 315-591-0581 or 315-591-3525
• Rome Chapter Izaak Walton League: Second Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rome. Info: 315-336-2460
• Schenectady County Conservation Council: First Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Guan Ho Ha Fish and Game Club, Scotia. Info: 518-355-0657
• Utica Chapter Izaak Walton League: Monthly, MWP Arts Institute, Utica. Info: 315-853-1066

Season Dates for Archery and Shooting Sports

Upcoming Archery Events

The Hawkeye Bowmen Archery Club is hosting several archery events throughout the spring and summer months.

• APRIL 19: Hawkeye Bowmen Archery Club, Wild Animal Shoot, Alden, N.Y. Info: 716-491-7045

Upcoming Kayak Fishing Events

Several kayak fishing events are taking place throughout the spring and summer months.

• APRIL 26: NY Kayak Bass Fishing Annual Charity Tournament, Conesus Lake. Info: www.nykbf.com

Archery and Shooting Sports

The following events are open to the public and offer a range of activities for participants of all skill levels. Info: 716-491-7045

Tournaments

Several tournaments are taking place throughout the spring and summer months, offering a range of activities for participants of all skill levels. Info: www.nykbf.com

Tournaments

Several tournaments are taking place throughout the spring and summer months, offering a range of activities for participants of all skill levels.