DEC Public Rights of Navigation and Fishing Regulations Update Released for Public Comment Period

The New York State DEC has published a draft update to it's Public Rights of Navigation and Fishing Guidelines. Read that as fishing in waterways along and through private land where no PFR easements exist. This is attempting to clarify existing regulations for both property owners, anglers and other users of New York State's waterways.

The public comment period on this update has begun and goes until June 14th. The Page on the NYS website addressing this can be found HERE. Please take a moment to take a look at the site and make your concerns and opinions known to the powers that be.