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Bill Hilts Jr.

Late spring walleye tournaments light up New York’s Lake Erie waters

Featured, Fishing, National Fishing, National News, New York, News /

It has been a heavy dose of walleye contests for the beginning of the Lake Erie fishing season and one of the most exciting events.
The WNY Walleye Classic, took place June 5 and 7 in Dunkirk, N.Y. (June 6 was canceled due to inclement weather). It was a battle of the heavyweights on Lake Erie and two National Walleye Tour pros swung for the fences.

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Bill Hilts, Jr.: New Jarzynski book provides outdoor lessons from hunting dogs

Blogs, Featured, Hunting, New York, Opinion /

“The joy of rabbit hunting is that it is not life or death. It’s a relief to spend the day in the woods with friends and family and not take life so seriously. It’s a time to laugh, sing (yes, I’ve been known to break out in a show tune or two), and tell stories. Rabbit hunting is about social interaction. After two months of the isolation that deer hunting requires, it’s liberating to join friends and hounds in the woods.”
I found out about John Jarzynski’s new book “Hunting Dogs and Lessons Learned” with a simple note from him on Facebook Messenger.

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Bill Hilts, Jr.: Take advantage of the Erie Canal’s outdoors fun

Blogs, Featured, Fishing, National Fishing, New York, Opinion /

I’m always amazed at the fact that more people don’t utilize the Erie Canal for the outdoor resources that this over 200-year-old waterway possesses.
The canal itself stretches from Buffalo to Albany for 351 miles before it hooks up with the Hudson River to allow for passage to New York City. As the adage goes, take time to smell the roses regarding this historic marvel. 

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Veto override brings deer hunt for junior hunters to New York’s Erie County

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Junior hunters age 12 and 13 years old can now legally hunt deer with firearms and crossbows in New York’s Erie County after the Erie County Legislature overrode County Executive Mark Poloncarz’s veto of the law that would allow the age group to hunt with a licensed mentor. The vote took place May 28.
“Today’s vote is a victory for Erie County families and for the future of our outdoor heritage,” said Jack Coad, president of the Erie County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs.

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Bill Hilts, Jr.: Focusing efforts on the future with youth fishing

Blogs, Featured, Fishing, National Fishing, New York, Opinion /

As we approach National Fishing and Boating Week (set this year for June 6-14), as well as the prospects of summer weather, this is the perfect time to start thinking about youth fishing opportunities.
Getting the next generation of anglers in tune with our water resources is critical for the future of this popular pastime. Sometimes it’s time to hit the reset button. One prime example of refocusing energy and funding sources is the Greater Niagara Fish Odyssey Derby that was held for 50 years in Western New York.

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Big king salmon wins grand prize at New York’s spring LOC derby

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One could say Joe Yaeger of East Amherst, N.Y., was simply in the right place at the right time. However, to understand Yaeger and his approach to salmon fishing, one must look at the big picture.
For the short version, Yaeger, fishing with his brother Paul Yaeger, of Grand Island, reeled in a 24-pound, 5-ounce king salmon on May 7 while fishing the Niagara Bar to win the Spring Lake Ontario Counties Trout and Salmon Derby’s $15,000 Grand Prize.

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New York waters of Lake Ontario: A salmon angler’s ‘Kingdom’

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Let’s face it, fishermen and women on Lake Ontario have become spoiled. If the fishing isn’t off the charts, then it’s disappointing for many.
That’s what it seemed like in 2025 when things started off a bit slower than normal for king salmon fishing on the lake, especially to the west where rod-bending is nearly constant for some anglers all spring long. However, when it was all said and done, the salmon action caught up.

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