ABOUT US
Federation of Dutchess County
Fish and Game Clubs, Inc.
The Federation is a membership association of organized outdoors sporting clubs
and individuals in Dutchess County, New York. Established in 1932 to represent,
support, and foster the interests of the outdoor sporting community at the county and
state levels.
Represent our Sporting Community’s Interests
• Maintain active membership in the NYS Conservation Council, the leading non-
profit state-wide lobbying association for conservation issues.
• Foster active representation in the Fish & Wildlife Management Board (FWMB)
and the Conservation Fund Advisory Board (CFAB), two critical official state
conservation advisory agencies.
• Assist communication and cooperation between sportsmen and sportswomen
and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
Provide Legislation Awareness and Support
• Provide our members with information and advice about proposed legislation
affecting the sporting community, both locally and at the state level.
• Lobby our legislative representatives on issues important to sportsmen and
sportswomen
Promote Conservation and Public Awareness
• Maintain a professional website and Facebook page to help promote traditional
outdoors sports, increase youth participation, and to provide conservation
awareness to the general public.
Stock Fish for Public Angling
• Stock trout in several publicly accessible lakes within the county.
• Assist the DEC with their annual stocking of county streams.
Provide Public Fishing Access
• Own and maintain public access on two private lakes in the county for the use
by any licensed fisherman and fisherwoman.
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How to contact us
You can contact us via email:
info@dutchessfishandgame.org
You may also mail us at:
Federation of Dutchess County Fish & Game Clubs
P.O. Box 3201
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Conservation Awareness Foundation, Inc.
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The Conservation Awareness Foundation Inc, is a 501 C-3 public service charitable contribution entity that serves the sportsmen/women of Dutchess County and others across New York State. The foundation is dedicated to ensuring that the legacy and traditions of the outdoor sporting community will continue into the future, by promoting youth engagement, conservation activities and educational services.
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Hunters Helping the Hungry
• Process thousands of pounds of donated game meat every year, which is
donated to local food kitchens and served as hot meals for those in need.
For information contact: Anthony Pittore 914-755-9667 or Dave Morrison 914-755-7064
Junior Hunter Pheasant Hunt
• Hold an annual organized pheasant hunt providing licensed youth hunters with
the opportunity to participate in a free supervised hunt, using trained bird dogs
and handlers. Participants are also offered complimentary food, beverages, shirts
and hats. For information contact: Anthony Pittore 914-755-9667
Conservation Education
• Provide free sponsorships for boys and girls to attend a week-long venture at
one of NYS’s Department of Environmental Conservation Education summer
camps to experience many aspects of the outdoors and conservation.
Free Fishing Events
• Sponsor ”free-to-the-public” fishing events in Dutchess County for kids and
families, including free food and beverages.
Youth Shooting Sports
• Sponsor and support various youth shooting sports programs at many of the
organizations’ member locations. The Youth are also provided firearm safety
training and shooting skills instruction. For information on Youth Trap Shooting contact Tom Gannon 845-235-8824
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Clays for Canine Cancer Research
• The Clays for K9 Cancer Research Benefit Shoot is an annual fundraising event inspired by the incredible journey of a beloved Brittany named Nutmeg (Meg), who fought and inspired hope in the battle against canine cancer. For information contact; Tom Fiumarello 845-625-3151
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Invasive Species Education
• The Dutchess Federation along with our member clubs is committed to helping prevent the spread of invasive species in the New York State. The health and quality of our woods and waters is vital to our economy and the well-being of our residents and visitors. We encourage everyone to follow the NYS guidelines for making sure your boat and other watercraft are free of invasive species. Clean, drain and dry protocols are critically important to protecting our lakes, ponds and rivers from the threat of unwanted aquatic plants and animals. We also ask that you follow the NYS DEC regulations regarding transporting firewood.
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https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/125447.html
https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/28722.html
Learn more at https://dec.ny.gov/nature/invasive-species/resources-regulations/education-outreach-initiatives
