DEC INVITES ALL TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY

This Saturday, Sept. 25 at DEC’s Ridge (Suffolk Co.) Hunter Check Station

ON LONG ISLAND

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“Hunting and fishing are an important part of Long Island’s heritage, and we are very fortunate that our region offers a multitude of diverse and rewarding recreational opportunities,” DEC Region One Director Peter A. Scully said. “DEC applauds our local sportsmen and women for their tireless work towards the protection of our environment and natural resources. National Hunting and Fishing Day is the perfect time to recognize their achievements and efforts over the past century.”

National Hunting and Fishing Day was launched in 1972, as an official day of thanks to sportsmen and women who have, and continue to, heighten environmental awareness and contribute to the conservation of lands and forests.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, and will include a host of exhibits and demonstrations including: Rough Riders Cavalry Troop re-enactment; archery demonstrations; archery lessons for children; bait and fly casting demos; decoy displays; falconry exercises; horse show; hunting and retrieving dog demos; taxidermy display; and trapping display. Representatives from the Central Pine Barrens Commission, Suffolk County Parks Department, Suffolk County Police and Sheriff’s Depts., as well as numerous clubs and exhibitors will be in attendance. Entertainment including pony rides, clowns, free balloons and food will be available.

For more information, contact the Suffolk Alliance of Sportsmen, Inc. by visiting their website at:

th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will be collaborating with sportsmen and women throughout the state in celebrating the fun and challenging sports of hunting and fishing. Suffolk Alliance of Sportsmen, with support from DEC Region One, will hold its annual celebration at the DEC Hunter Check Station in Ridge (Suffolk County). http://www.SuffolkAlliance.org, or calling at (631) 744-1689. More information about National Hunting and Fishing Day events throughout the state as well as the history of the day can be found at their website ( http://www.nhfday.org ).