New York Houndsmen Conservation Association

08/26/2026

08/13/2026

Something to think about…. Especially here in New York, but also everywhere!

We can’t let people who know nothing about our way of life make decisions that take it away from us.

We may hunt different things, but we all have more in common than we realize. Stand together. Speak up. Protect our hunting heritage.

If we don’t stand together, one day there may be nothing left to stand for are kids and grandkids…

08/06/2026

🏆SHOW US YOUR HOUNDS!

Did your hound recently earn a title?

Win a hunt?

Place in a bench show?

Have an exceptional hunting season?

Or maybe you have a young dog that’s simply starting to put everything together.

We want to celebrate them!

Send Amy the dog’s:

• Name
• Breed
• Accomplishment
• Photo

We’ll feature selected submissions in future newsletters.

06/12/2026

📢 ATTENTION YOUTH HOUNDSMEN & HOUNDSWOMEN! 🐾✍️
The New York Houndsmen Conservation Association is proud to announce the 2026 Red Fern Youth Essay Contest!
This is a great opportunity for young hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to share their passion for hounds, conservation, and our hunting heritage while competing for scholarship prizes.
🏆 Scholarship Awards:�• $250 Winner – Junior Division (Ages 8–11)�• $250 Winner – Intermediate Division (Ages 12–15)�• $250 Winner – Senior Division (Ages 16–18)
📝 Essay Topics (Choose One):�• What hounds mean to me�• Training a hound�• Hound hunting traditions and heritage�• The role of houndsmen in conservation�• Lessons I’ve learned from hunting with hounds
📅 Entries Due: December 31, 2026
📏 Essay Length:�• Junior (8–11): 250–500 words�• Intermediate (12–15): 500–750 words�• Senior (16–18): 750–1,000 words
✍️ Essays must be neatly handwritten and submitted by the deadline.
The future of hound hunting depends on the next generation. We encourage all youth with a passion for hounds and the outdoors to participate!
Please share this post and help us support our young houndsmen and houndswomen. 🐶🌲

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Hounds women out there today! Have an amazing day!!