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Visitors Can Explore Exhibits, Purchase Sporting Licenses, Receive a Free Tree Seedling, and Subscribe to the Conservationist Magazine at the Fairgrounds<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Visitors Can Explore Exhibits, Purchase Sporting Licenses, Receive a Free Tree Seedling, and Subscribe to the Conservationist Magazine at the Fairgrounds<\/p>\n
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today encouraged New Yorkers to visit DEC\u2019s engaging exhibits at the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse. The Fair runs from Wednesday, August 26, through Monday, September 7.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cDEC\u2019s footprint at the New York State Fair offers a pathway to the outdoors and opportunities to connect with nature,\u201d\u00a0Commissioner Amanda Lefton said.\u00a0\u201cVisiting DEC at the Fairgrounds can help reignite visitor\u2019s love for all of the great recreation New York has to offer. Whether you\u2019re purchasing a sporting license, planting a free tree seedling, or learning about hiking preparedness from our Forest Rangers, DEC can help you \u2018Get Offline and Get Outside<\/a>\u2019 this summer and all year long.\u201d<\/p>\n
In DEC\u2019s Aquarium building, visitors are encouraged to purchase their hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as DEC\u2019s Trail Supporter patch for $5. All sales of the patch are deposited in the Conservation Fund’s Outdoor Recreation, Trail Maintenance, and Development account.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Visitors looking for hunter education course information are encouraged to stop by the Hunter Safety booth for details. DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officers will be showcasing information on waterfowl hunting and the benefits of using non-toxic shotgun ammunition.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Staff from DEC\u2019s Oneida Fish Hatchery will maintain the aquarium throughout the Fair. The trout are\u00a0from DEC\u2019s Randolph\u00a0Hatchery, while the lake sturgeon\u00a0are\u00a0from DEC\u2019s Oneida Hatchery. The warmwater fish species are collected from Oneida Lake, via trap-nets, and are taken to the fairgrounds in stocking trucks.<\/p>\n
Visitors can take home a free tree seedling supplied by DEC\u2019s Saratoga Tree Nursery. Seedlings will be given away each day of the Fair, while supplies last. Attendees are also encouraged to check out the tree planting display to learn how to properly plant a tree. When planting trees, residents can enter their data into DEC\u2019s Tree Tracker to help New York State reach its goal of planting\u00a025 million trees by 2033<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Stop by the\u00a0Conservationist\u00a0booth to subscribe to New York\u2019s premier outdoor magazine, celebrating 80 years in print. Visitors can take advantage of our \u2018State Fair Special\u2019: $2 off the regular price of a 1-year subscription and two free bonus gifts, while supplies last. Subscribers can choose from a\u00a0Conservationist\u00a0tote bag, trucker hat, t-shirt, koozie, reusable snack bag, or sticker pack. While at the booth, enter our free drawing for your chance to win a kayak. Eligibility rules apply.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Outside of the Aquarium building, DEC will staff an information booth throughout the Fair to provide information about recycling, composting, climate change, air quality, wetlands, and much more. DEC\u2019s Office of Indian Nation Affairs will be available on Friday, September 4, for Native Americans Day.<\/p>\n
DEC Forest Rangers will be located near the New York State Police exhibit. The Forest Ranger booth will feature information on hiking preparedness, as well as equipment used for wildland firefighting and search and rescue operations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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