New York Department of Environmental Conservation Archives

05.15.2025 Featured Story

Shelter Island’s new Conservation officers introduced: Presbyterian Church highlights their roles

On Sunday, April 27 the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church welcomed Julie Dickerson, the new Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Officer for Shelter Island and Southold, and Keenan Holiday, DEC...

03.31.2025 Featured Story

New officer tapped to protect Island’s and North Fork’s environment

A familiar face is taking over as the Shelter Island and North Fork’s top wildlife cop. Julie Dickerson of Cutchogue has been tapped to step in following the transfer...

03.08.2023 Featured Story

No numbers yet on how many deer are calling Shelter Island home

The Deer & Tick Committee hasn’t received data from a Jan. 31 flyover, although it’s expected this month. When the raw numbers are received, Animal Control Officer Beau Payne...

09.09.2022 Featured Story

Charity’s Column: Deer hunting season with a bow starting up

White-tailed deer are beautiful animals, tan in the summer with white on their throat, belly and tail, and gray-brown in the winter. They breed in the fall, bear young...

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Shelter Island’s new Conservation officers introduced: Presbyterian Church highlights their roles

New officer tapped to protect Island’s and North Fork’s environment

No numbers yet on how many deer are calling Shelter Island home

Charity’s Column: Deer hunting season with a bow starting up