It’s probably no surprise that Bear Lake is often overlooked as a quality angling destination in Chautauqua County.
After all, at the other end of the county is the massive (13,156-acre), hourglass-shaped Chautauqua Lake, known for its bass, walleye, muskellunge and panfish opportunities.
Bear Lake has big fish in an overlooked, small package in New York’s Chautauqua County Read More »
Here’s a look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across New York published in the Feb. 7, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
New York’s Outdoor Calendar Read More »
New York cuffs and collars are field reports from New York DEC Officers. These reports are from the Feb. 7, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently released the 2025 schedule for the New York State Licensed Guide, Falconry, Wildlife Rehabilitator, and Leashed Tracking Dog License examinations.
New York DEC schedules spring dates for special license exams Read More »
The tree nursery grows more than 50 conifer and hardwood species from local seed sources, creating seedlings that are well-suited to New York State’s climate. Seedlings are sold in bundles of 25 or more and there are several mixed species packets available for those looking for a variety.
New York DEC, counties offering annual tree and shrub sales Read More »
The first of several state-wide free fishing days in New York will take place Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15-16, during President’s Day weekend. During these designated days, residents and visitors to New York State are permitted to fish for free without a fishing license. All other freshwater fishing regulations still apply.
New York Mixed Bag: New York’s winter free fishing days are Feb. 15-16 Read More »
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 7, 2025, edition of New York Outdoor News.
New York Letters to the Editor: Deer season is way too long in some parts of the state Read More »
Among the interesting topics readers have been discussing and debating as of late is one that revolves around any potential possibility that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation might expand deer hunting in the Southern Zone into January.
As we reported, on more than one occasion, DEC was encouraging hunters to harvest antlerless deer ahead of, and during the most recent deer seasons, in both zones, actually. We’ll see how those numbers pan out when harvest statistics are released this spring and if some of DEC’s antlerless harvest goals were realized.
Dan Ladd: Is more January hunting in the works in New York? Read More »
The Wisconsin DNR fisheries team out of La Crosse routinely surveys the pools on the Mississippi River, as do their compatriots across the river in Minnesota. The DNR team recently took a look at Pool 8 saugers, walleyes, and smallmouth bass.
Taking closer look at Pool 8 walleyes, saugers, smallies in Wisconsin’s La Crosse County Read More »
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