Brian Klice of Cuba, N.Y. is a lucky guy, proving that once again when his Chinook salmon weighed in at 24 pounds, 8 ounces to claim the Grand Prize for the Spring Lake Ontario Counties Trout and Salmon Derby held May 2-11.
He beat out the second largest salmon in the contest by just one ounce to win a check for $15,500.
New York angler wins $15.5K at Lake Ontario Counties Spring Derby by one ounce Read More »
Western New York (WNY) Delta Waterfowl has reorganized itself and the person at the helm now is Ian Piercy of North Buffalo, chairman of the re-formed group. In a short amount of time, they have been proactive with habitat work and vocal regarding waterfowl management.
According to Piercy, WNY Delta Waterfowl recently signed a stewardship agreement in DEC Region 8 that allows them to maintain, refurbish, and install waterfowl nesting structures (wood duck boxes and mallard hen tubes) at Tonawanda/John White/Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Areas.
Revamped Delta Waterfowl group making new strides in western New York Read More »
Thanks to a recent New York Department of Environmental Conservation-hosted Status of Waterfowl and Wetland Management webinar in April, duck and goose enthusiasts are up to speed as far as season dates, daily limits, survey updates, and population estimates heading into 2025.
The electronic session saw over 110 people in attendance and over 100 questions were asked by interested attendees.
DEC webinar updates New York waterfowl hunters on multiple topics Read More »
The New York State Outdoor Writers Association, a group formed in 1967, held its Spring Conference in Lewiston, N.Y., May 15-18, 2025. Hosting a writer gathering such as this one is an opportunity for an area to market itself and Destination Niagara USA recognized the value of bringing the group of scribes into Western New York.
“By hosting media like this, we are getting the personal endorsement of some of the top outdoor media professionals in the country,” said Frank Campbell, Outdoor Promotions Director or DNUSA and the Sportfishing Promotion Coordinator for Niagara County.
Bill Hilts, Jr.: Lots of fish caught as New York outdoor writers convene in Lewiston Read More »
Walleye season opened in New York State on May 1 and Lake Erie is the place to be for catching these popular table fare.
With more than 77 million of these fish estimated to be in the lake from Toledo to Buffalo, it’s certainly an exciting time if you love fishing for old “marble eye.” The best action, now that the season is underway, is traditionally at night. However, with recent weather patterns, we may have to wait until the winds calm down and the waters begin to warm a bit before that night bite resembles any consistency.
Bill Hilts, Jr.: Walleye season is open in New York, and Lake Erie is the place to be Read More »
For the prestigious Stanley Spisiak Memorial Conservationist of the Year Award, General Motors Tonawanda was recognized for its water conservation practices in the Niagara River. At one point, the facility was drawing upward of 26 million gallons of water a day from the river.
New York’s Erie County Federation commends key sportsmen, conservationists Read More »
Lockport, N.Y. — The Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs held its annual conservation awards banquet on Saturday, April 12, at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Lockport to honor the top conservationists for 2024. Here are the highlights of the everning.
Several conservationist honored at New York’s Niagara County Federation banquet Read More »
On Lake Ontario, Chinook salmon is the “king” of this Great Lake.
When you add in the other popular species of salmonids like Coho salmon, brown trout, lake trout, and steelhead, this is a resource that attracts anglers from around the world for its quality and quantity. And even the Atlantic salmon fishery is improving.
New York’s 2025 Great Lakes Preview: Lake Ontario is a salmon angler’s ‘kingdom’ Read More »
Lake Erie stands tall among the angling community. While it is the smallest of the Great Lakes in total water volume, its large number of fish populations help to accentuate its positives.
Erie’s maximum depth is 210 feet and its average depth across the basin is about 62 feet. It’s roughly 241 miles long and 57 miles across at its widest point. However, it’s still a “great” lake in every sense of the word, especially as it relates to fish and fishing.
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