The hope of the DEC is that this new portion of the course will enhance the students' understanding of the course material, making them safer and more responsible.
Hunters and trappers have been speaking up about existing hunting and trapping rules and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation has listened.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that the 2015 hunting season was one of the safest in state history.
The Hudson Valley's regular firearms seasons for deer and bear hunters opened at sunrise on Saturday morning, and just hours later the first accident was reported.
An Avilla, Indiana woman is recovering after accidentally being shot in the foot. Thing is, the alleged shooter is her dog. The dog's name also happens to be Trigger.