WhY JOIN NYSCC?
The Council is the parent organization that represents over 300,000 sportsmen and women from sportsmen’s groups, rod & gun clubs, and various other organizations across New York State. Efforts of individuals and organizations interested in conservation and outdoor activities in New York State are coordinated through the NYSCC to aid in forming and establishing sound policies and practices that will conserve, protect, and perpetuate forests, wildlife, fish, and scenic and recreational areas. These efforts allow present and succeeding generations to continue to enjoy and use our state’s great natural resources.
Representatives from County Federations and Associate Member organizations gather details and provide input on issues of concern to their members, weigh the information, and then vote accordingly at the NYSCC’s Annual or Legislative Meetings. Additional input is provided by our Affiliate (local or special interest) Members. The votes at these meetings set Council policies which are used when dealing with the governor, our legislators, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and other state agencies.
The NYSCC is not a state agency and does not receive state or federal monies. The organization is run by volunteers from across the state.
Active Members
Affiliated Conservation Clubs of Madison County
Albany County Conservation Alliance
Allegany County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
The Federated Sportsmen's Clubs of Cattaraugus County Inc.
Cayuga County Conservation Federation
Chautauqua County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Chemung County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Clinton County Federation of Fish & Game Clubs
Columbia County Sportsmen’s Federation
Cortland County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Delaware County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Federation of Dutchess County Fish & Game Clubs
Erie County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Essex County Fish & Game League, Inc.
Franklin County Federation of Fish & Game Clubs
Genesee County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Lewis County Association of Sportsmen's Clubs
Livingston County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Monroe County Conservation Council
Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs
Federated Sportsmen’s Clubs of Oneida County
Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmen
Orange County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs Inc.
Orleans County Federation of Sportsman Clubs
Oswego County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Otsego County Federation of Sportsmen’s Club
Putnam Federation of Sporting Clubs Inc.
Rensselaer County Conservation Alliance
Rockland Friends and Supporters of the United Sportsmen Association, Inc.
Saratoga County Council of Fish & Game Clubs
Schenectady County Conservation Council
Schoharie County Conservation Association
Seneca County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Steuben County Federation of Conservation Clubs
Suffolk Alliance of Sportsmen, Inc.
Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County
Federated Sportsman Clubs of Ulster County
Wayne County Federation of Sportsmen Clubs
Wyoming County Wildlife Federation
Yates County Federation of Conservation Clubs
Associate Members
Adirondack Conservation Council
Deer Search, Inc.
Eastern Lake Erie Charter Boat Association
Kempshall Mountain Club
Mad River Club, Inc.
National Wild Turkey Federation NYS Chapter
New York Houndsmen Conservation Association
New York State Trappers Association
NYS Muzzleloaders Association
NYS Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame
Oneida Lake Association
Peconic River Sportman’s Club, Inc.
Affiliate Members
Finger Lakes Conservation Council
Leatherstocking Club, Inc.
Miller Park Association
Ontario County Conservation Federation
Tribes Hill Fish & Game Club, Inc.
Trout Power, Inc.