Staff report Hamburg, N.Y. — A series of meetings outlining the status of VHS – Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia – and complex regulations designed to stop the spread of the virus did a couple of things. The sessions showed anglers, bait dealers and other sportsmen why the regulations are needed, and they also underscored how difficult […]
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Staff report Albany — DEC Commissioner Denise Sheehan has resigned that position, likely in anticipation that she would be removed from the post as part of newly-elected Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s transition into office. Sheehan, in a Jan. 12 memo, indicated she planned to remain in public service and “pursue new career opportunities in local government.”
DEC commissioner steps down Read More »
Jan. 28: Duck season closes (Long Island Zone) Jan. 28: Brant season closes (Long Island Zone) Jan. 31: Suffolk County deer season (special firearms, weekdays only) closes Jan. 31: Hare season closes (portions of state) Feb. 7: Goose season closes (Western Long Island Zone) Feb. 15: Bobcat trapping season closes (southeastern New York) Feb. 15:
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison — It turns out that there could be lots of lucky turkey hunters this spring. The DNR received 177,159 applications for spring turkey permits and may issue as many as 206,415 permits. That does not mean that everyone will get a permit – some hunters specify limited periods or zones
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Staff report Albany — Legislation that would ban the practice of “market fishing” in which recreational anglers sell their catch has been reintroduced in the state Assembly. A similar bill was approved by the Assembly last year but died in the state Senate. Western New York Assemblywoman Francine DelMonte, D-Lewiston, introduced the bill (A734), which
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By Kevin Naze Correspondent Oshkosh, Wis. — With little more than two weeks left before the 2007 sturgeon-spearing opener on the Lake Winnebago system, more than 8,000 permit-holders are hoping for continued cold temperatures. After nearly a month’s worth of unseasonably warm air, the mercury finally dipped below freezing to stay Jan. 12. One week
Ice is good news for Winnebago spearers Read More »
Staff report Albany — Legislation that would allow the use of crossbows for hunting has once again been introduced in the state Senate. The move – state Sen. George Maziarz, R/C-Newfane sponsored the bill (S22) – could launch another heated debate among sportsmen and women over crossbow use. The proposed legislation comes after a relatively
Mother Nature stalls ice angling Read More »
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