fish and wildlife

(Airs 08/08/25 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Governor Kathy Hochul says Democratic leaders in the state are exploring their redistricting options in response to the GOP’s efforts to gerrymander in Texas, legislation to ban the use of masks by ICE agents is being pushed by a multi-state coalition of state legislators, and if you’re wondering where to safely catch and eat fish in New York, there’s a website for that.

We welcome back Jeremy Hurst, Game Management Section Head for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Also joining us is Jim Farquhar, Chief of the Bureau of Wildlife in DEC’s Central Office. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome back Jeremy Hurst, the Big Game Unit Leader for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Also joining us is Carl Herzog, the DEC's bat expert. 800-348-2551 is the number to call at show time. Ray Graf hosts.

Help is welcome for the annual Hudson River fish count this weekend. Naturalists up and down the river on Saturday will work with visitors to help collect…