Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – February 6, 2024
Good reports from a number of areas for some quality walleyes and saugers.
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February 6, 2024
South Dakota Fishing Report – February 6, 2024 – video
Could this be the shortest ice fishing season in over 25 years?
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Andrew Zysek: Three favorite trap sets for catching midwinter coyotes
Coyotes may be trapped in the snow by a trapper who is willing to work hard for them. I have a few favorite trap sets for midwinter coyotes, including the trail set, chaff/hay bale set, and the urine post set.
At this time of year, the male coyote has two things on its mind: mating and eating. Food is scarce during the winter so coyotes will roam.
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Input sought on horse-cart access to historic Camp Santanoni in New York
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced a call for submissions for input on providing horse and wagon operations to enable people with disabilities to enjoy the historic Camp Santanoni in Newcomb, Essex County.
DEC is seeking feedback on a scope of work related to providing access to the site through horse-drawn wagon, including the site, location, and frequency of service as it pertains to the capacity, ability, and availability of vendors, as well as any adjustments that can be made to improve the service.
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New York’s Earlville Conservation Club holds big buck contest awards dinner
The Earlville Conservation Club, in Madison County, N.Y., recently held its annual big buck contest dinner, at the Sherburne American Legion Family Post 876. The evening featured awards for several big whitetail bucks taken by contest entrants.
The winner was Laura Rodman with a 9-pointer taken during the gun season with a gross antler score of 125 4⁄8-inches.
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New York DEC announces exams schedule for those looking to become licensed guides
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced that examinations are scheduled for individuals seeking to become licensed guides in New York State.
DEC exams are available online and are being offered are for guiding in the categories of camping; fishing; hiking; hunting; whitewater rafting/canoeing/kayaking; rock climbing; and ice climbing.
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LaPierre, North testify as NRA civil trial continues
National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre acknowledged on Jan,. 29 at a civil trial that he wrongly expensed private flights for his family and accepted vacations from vendors doing business with the nonprofit gun rights organization without disclosing them.
It was LaPierre’s second day of testimony before a Manhattan jury that will decide if the outgoing NRA chief executive violated rules governing charities and nonprofits over allegations he treated himself to millions of dollars in extravagant perks at the expense of the NRA.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes budget, announces bond act funding
Late January saw a number of announcements pertaining to outdoor-related funding coming from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office.
And while the proposed 2025 fiscal year budget may not have as large the magnitude of items of high interest to sportsmen as it has in years past, there have been other notable highlights. Here’s a sample.
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New York DEC mourns the passing of retired Environmental Conservation Police Lieutenant David J. McShane
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and Division of Law Enforcement Director Karen Przyklek are saddened to announce the line of duty death of retired Environmental Conservation Police Lieutenant David J. McShane.
McShane passed away Jan. 22 following a long battle with cancer. His illness was related to his assignment at the World Trade Center following the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001.
