For Ed Hatten of Hastings, N.Y., he would be quick to agree with the phrase “knowledge is power.”
Hatten put that knowledge to use on Nov. 24, 2024, when he reeled in a 12.30-pound walleye to win both the Walleye Fall Brawl (held Oct. 19-Dec. 8) and the Walleye Slam (held Oct. 18-Dec. 1) to net some $315,000 in prizes from Ohio’s two huge fall derbies on Lake Erie.
We all know that the freshwater fishery in New York is a world class act, offering some of the best angling action in the world for a wide range of species that few states can compare with.
This is one of the reasons why area fish gurus host the Greater Niagara Fishing Expo year after year in Niagara Falls, set for Feb. 13-16, 2025. They are “Teaching Fishing” to the masses, helping them all to become better anglers in the long run of life. One huge side benefit is that the recreational pastime of fishing is better for your health – for so many reasons.
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Lake Ontario salmon and trout fishermen enjoyed another outstanding year of fishing in 2024, especially as it relates to Chinook salmon.
That was the information conveyed at the recent meeting of the Lake Ontario Trout and Salmon Association with Bureau of Fisheries personnel that manage Lake Ontario for the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. About 50 interested anglers showed up, which was a good turnout since a Lake Erie “lake effect” snowstorm was pounding areas in Buffalo and south.
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It’s a good thing when you have something to look forward to.
As this is being written, I am in Virginia visiting family – including my mother in law who turns 95 this month. She still has all her facilities and I don’t believe there is a person alive that enjoys games more than she does. Dice games like Farkle and Yahtzee, board games like Scrabble, and even individual games like word finder and similar mental challenges. She loves playing games.
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New York’s Southern Zone big game season opened on Nov. 16 this year and I found myself just a few miles from where I spent more than 50 years of opening days in the southern hills of Steuben County. An invitation from friend, Mike Fox, of Lewiston, was all the motivation I needed to pack up my gear and head down on Friday, the day before the opener.
Bill Hilts, Jr.: Opening day memories from New York’s Southern Zone on opening day Read More »
The year was 1973. The date was August 25. The location was Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, NY. I was 17 years old, and it was the first rock concert of my life.
Uriah Heep, ZZ Top, Algonquin Park and getting old Read More »
Peter Fiduccia, of Gilbertsville, in Otsego County, N.Y., is the “deer doctor” of New York State.
The long-time host of Woods and Water television show has been a good friend for the better part of four decades and when it comes to all things deer, he is the person I turn to for advice and insight for chasing whitetails. Of course, like most outdoor activities, timing is everything. The time is now if you are looking to take advantage of that magical time simply referred to as “The Rut.”
“In New York, the rut happens during October, November and December,” insists Fiduccia. “Each month brings about different levels of buck activity.
Bill Hilts, Jr.: ‘Deer Doctor’ tips for hunting the whitetail rut in New York Read More »
Passing on the outdoor tradition of hunting, fishing and trapping is an important task for aging sportsmen and women if we want to ensure a bright future for our pastimes, for so many reasons.
This core group of conservationists are the true stewards of our natural resources. Getting the next generation of resource benefactors involved is critical. Sometimes we might need a little help from some peer pressure to light a flame and push them toward partaking in a sport.
Bill Hilts, Jr.: Passing on the outdoors tradition among young peers Read More »
Dante Piraino of Baldwinsville, in Onondaga County, while fishing in a state BASS Federation tournament out of Ogdensburg on the St. Lawrence River on Sept. 22, hauled in a 9-pound smallmouth bass near Cape Vincent to smash the previous record in New York by 10 ounces.
It became official on Oct. 10 when DEC released the information from its press office. The previous record catch was an 8-pound, 6-ounce bronzeback from Cayuga Lake in 2022, reeled in by Tom Russell, of Albion.
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