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September 16, 2024

Camper ticketed after island fire in northern Adirondacks

One camper was ticketed and another was reportedly treated for burns after a campfire on Goose Island on Lower Saranac Lake in New York got out of control.
A New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Ranger report said that on Aug. 27 at 8:19 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about the out-of-control campfire on the island, which is part of a popular boat-accessible campground in the northern Adirondacks.

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New York State Brigade of Longrifles defends 2023 flintlock title on home range

The New York State Brigade of Longrifles repeated as winners of the New England Flintlock Rifle Team competition held at the Old Saratoga Muzzleloading Club in late July. The top-five New York shooters were (l-r) Matt Thomas, Mark Kotwica, Frank Meyer, Vince Bernstein, and Pete Steffan.

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Dan Ladd: New York’s Crossbow permit system going well for those who can’t shoot a vertical bow

With archery seasons approaching, I have had numerous recent inquiries on the street and from readers alike about the current crossbow situation in New York.
Many continue to ask if legislation had passed earlier this year allowing those over the age of 60 to use a crossbow during the archery season. As we previously reported, it was not brought to the floor. However, what can be built upon – at least for hunters with impairments – is the program DEC expanded upon last year called “Reasonable Accommodation To Use an Unmodified Crossbow During the Regular Bow Season.”

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