Deer season is in full swing in nearly all Northeastern states, but the warm weather has sure thrown a wrench into things. Dan talks warm weather hunting and how the rut will go on despite the current conditions. He also catches up on the newest gun law in New York that requires gun owners to lock up all firearms when not in use.
Ep. 109 – Heart of Deer Season Read More »
Ray Brook, N.Y. — It’s been roughly a year since the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released the Adirondack Brook Trout Management Plan, 2025-2040, and one of its key developments is about to be realized.
In an effort to simplify certain aspects of brook trout management within the Blue Line of the Adirondack Park for both anglers and DEC fisheries staff alike, and to create a high level of awareness regarding baitfish use in Adirondack brook trout ponds, the agency on Oct. 28 announced a proposal that will prohibit the use of live baitfish in the Adirondack Park in all but 146 waters.
Baitfish ban proposed in the Adirondacks Read More »
Albany — Although deer hunting seasons have been open in various forms in parts of New York for weeks, things are about to intensify on Saturday, Nov. 21, when the Southern Zone regular season begins.
And being that there’s a new set of hunting regulations in place designed to encourage hunters to harvest more antlerless deer, this is surely the start of a hunting season that will come under much scrutiny from both hunters and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation alike.
Southern Zone opener marks new earn-a-second-buck era in New York Read More »
Late in the 2024 deer season our hunting party, the Iron Sight Gang, caught up with a beautiful 10-point buck toward the end of a very simple and relatively short deer drive.
There were only five of us that morning and a couple of the guys, both who were in their 70s or 80s, took watches not far from where the trucks were parked. Had the buck not circled back and ran straight into my cousin, Joe Stevenson – who was making the drive with me, it may have headed for one of these “veteran” hunters, as I like to call them.
Simple deer drives for old guys and gals Read More »
One of the last things I did for this edition of New York Outdoor News was to place the sunrise and sunset times in the Fishing Reports. These, by the way, coincide with DEC’s Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide, at least from September to May. Otherwise we use the Time & Date website. They are also for Albany.
The reason I held out was the anticipation that the U.S. Congress might pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make Daylight Savings Time permanent and not warrant turning our clocks back one hour overnight on Saturday, Oct. 31 (Halloween) into Sunday, Nov. 1 in order to observe Standard Time.
Dan Ladd: Looks like we’re turning the clocks back, again Read More »
In the spirit of Halloween, Dan welcomes Johnny from the
Ep. 108 – Halloween 2026 – Adirondack Bigfoot Read More »
New York’s state parks certainly have a lot of variables when it comes to forms of recreation offered at numerous parks. If there’s water, then fishing is most always an option. But for some parks, hunting makes them a unique destination as well.
Sitting on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake is Verona Beach State Park. It’s closeness to the tourist attraction that is Sylvan Beach certainly makes it a summer family destination, but the park and the region have much more to offer.
Hunt, fish, hike and relax at Verona Beach State Park in New York’s Oneida County Read More »
During what was likely one of New York’s most celebrated youth big game hunting weekends yet, hunters and mentors alike across the state appeared to have a productive weekend.
This year’s hunt, which took place Columbus Day weekend (Oct. 10-12), was made a bit more special due to the fact that both Erie and Rockland counties now allow 12- and 13-year old hunters to take part in New York’s Pilot Junior Hunting Program.
New York’s youth deer hunters, mentors enjoy solid weekend Read More »
As hunters, we’re all different. We hunt different areas in different conditions at different times of the season and we all have different goals.
Mostly, we go about it differently. That’s what’s unique about hunting, especially big game. If we all hunted the same way it would become uniform. I don’t care how anyone hunts, if done legally. You do it your way, I’ll do it mine. The idea is to have a good time.
Dan Ladd: The many pleasures of deer season Read More »
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