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Wrath of Mother Nature impacts hunters
For the second year in a row a significant weather event put a dent in the plans of deer hunters, especially those in and around the southern and eastern Adirondacks and beyond – this writer included.
Capturing Every Morsel of Meat From Your Ruffed Grouse
Whenever ethical hunters harvest an animal, they use as much of it as possible. That rule certainly applies to ruffed grouse. Spend a few minutes with Mike Hehner, who shows us how he gets the most meat from his bird.
The case of the missing Niagara River salmon
Among other things, winds have also been blamed, with strong east winds pushing salmon out of their staging areas in September. If so, where did they go?
Taking advantage of Great Lakes country grouse numbers and hunting opportunities
Rumor has it that ruffed grouse numbers aren’t bad across the upland species’ range this year, and even in down years, the author still heads afield.
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5th annual King George Fishing Derby delivers
This year saw a record 185 anglers take part. That’s nearly triple the number that participated in the first derby in 2015.
Scouting waterfowl hotspots leading up to season opener
Water, water everywhere during autumn 2019 demands precision and thorough searching for locating productive duck hunting spots.
Get the kids involved well ahead of the actual youth hunts
And keep in mind, it’s not a one-time, one-outing detail. Studies have shown it can be a two- or three-year process before the youth or adult is ready to go it alone.
VIP fishing events important reminder of great resources of western N.Y.
It’s important to educate our elected officials about the importance of our natural resources, whatever they may be.
Shorter days fishing tip: Use bigger baits to target larger bluegills in the school
Bigger baits will help trigger bites among the largest and most active ’gills of late summer or early fall
Billy or nanny? Differentiating between the two adds to challenge of mountain goat hunt
Writer will be relying heavily on his guide in upcoming British Columbia hunt.
The little-known scoop on bird poop
There’s a method to the madness of our avian friends managing the defecations of nestlings during the summer, and the clues are surprisingly obvious to a trained eye.
Erie’s Ohio 'eyes bountiful, too, and the fishing is on fire
While local populations off New York’s shoreline have been increasing, the real kicker to our walleye population numbers is the migrating schools of fish that show up every year from the Western Basin of the lake. As many as 10 percent of the lake’s Western Basin walleye will take a trip from Ohio to the western reaches of the lake – as far as Buffalo.
Trying to tame a tiger muskie
Although the author didn’t boat the big fish, he can finally say he got to tangle with one.
Purple loosestrife: Looks can be deceiving
The sad truth is that the invasive plant can’t be totally controlled, but its density in overrun areas can be managed.
Herd of 75 bison escapes, roams rural upstate New York
Police learned of the Sharon Springs escape when a farmer in neighboring Roseboom reported they had damaged his hay crop.
Have kayak, will bass fish
It’s not hard to figure out why competitive kayak bass angling is catching on. First, anyone with a kayak and fishing rods can join in.
Tips for fishing from the modern kayak
More technique-specific than ever, these narrow watercraft offer precision angling opportunities for multiple species.
Catching smallmouth bass – when they're looking down
Topwaters are great fun, but when smallies aren’t looking up, try these bass’n tactics.
Tactics for the river smallmouth of midsummer
A Mississippi River mayfly hatch hindered the bass bite for the author, but he eventually discovered a way to grip some bronzeback lip.
DEC: 139-pound sturgeon caught in Oneida Lake is largest since stocking began
Fish caught, tagged, and released is likely one of 320 juvenile sturgeon stocked in 1999 as part of DEC's Lake Sturgeon Recovery Program.
Another reminder that Lake Ontario is alive and well and open for business
Behind-the-scenes fishing contest helps dispel some of the myths surrounding the big lake this high-water season.
Walleye fishing tips: Summer signals time for bottom-bouncers and spinners
Spinner rigs are very versatile for covering various depths of water and locating actively feeding walleyes.
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