Sunday, August 9th, 2026
My Account

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Main Menu
Menu
Search
My Account
Sunday, August 9th, 2026

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Main Menu
Menu
Subscribe to Outdoor News

Dan Ladd

Know these tips for blood trailing before you call in the dogs

Featured, Featured, Featured, Features, Home Page News, Hunting, Hunting, Hunting, Hunting, Hunting, Hunting, Hunting, Hunting, Hunting, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, National Hunting, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin /

Gary Huber has seen it many times. Actually, he’s heard it many times when he answers his phone and on the other end of the line is a hunter, often desperate, in need of his licensed leashed tracking dog services.
Huber’s nonprofit group, Deer Search of WNY, Inc. is a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to helping hunters recover wounded big game, deer or bear, with the use of leashed tracking dogs. He and the approximately 20 handlers that comprise his group are all licensed through New York State.

Know these tips for blood trailing before you call in the dogs Read More »

Dan Ladd: New York workshop aims to get the lead out of ammo

Featured, Home Page News, Hunting, National Hunting, New York /

The use of lead-free ammunition and fishing tackle is another one of those topics somewhat polarizing New York’s outdoor community these days.
In years past, legislation has been proposed that would ban the use of ammo containing lead on all lands owned by New York State as well as New York City watershed properties. Such legislation cleared the state Senate two years ago, but didn’t get out of committee in the Assembly. There’s no telling what may come from future legislative sessions.

Dan Ladd: New York workshop aims to get the lead out of ammo Read More »

Coach Kevin VanDam selects Team USA for World Black Bass Championships

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

The 19th edition of the World Black Bass Championships is slated for Sept. 4-6, in South Africa, and Team USA coach and legendary professional bass angler Kevin VanDam recently announced his six-man team to represent the United States.
An Aug. 4 USAangling press release said the team will be a mix of savvy veterans and emerging stars. VanDam, who hand-picked the squad, said it also contains a big dose of the unquantifiable but highly sought team sports concept known as “chemistry.”

Coach Kevin VanDam selects Team USA for World Black Bass Championships Read More »

Invasive hemlock woolly adelgid gaining ground in eastern Adirondacks

Featured, Home Page News, National News, Nature Page & Night Sky, New York, News /

Hemlock woolly adelgid, a tiny insect that preys mainly on hemlock trees, continues to expand in the North Country as two new infestations were discovered recently in the Adirondacks.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Hemlock Initiative at Cornell University, and Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program confirmed the infestations on the western shore of Lake Champlain near Port Douglas in the town of Ausable, Essex County. HWA also recently was discovered near the north end of Great Sacandaga Lake near the Conklingville Dam, in Saratoga County.

Invasive hemlock woolly adelgid gaining ground in eastern Adirondacks Read More »

New York’s New Clifton Park Bass Pro store opens amidst fanfare

Featured, Fishing, Home Page News, Hunting, National Fishing, National Hunting, National News, New York, News /

The long-anticipated opening of a new Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World retail store came to fruition with the store’s grand opening held July 30.
The new 70,000 square-foot store, which employs approximately 140 people, is located just south of Exit 9 near Interstate 87, and less than 20 miles north of Albany, N.Y. An estimated 3,000 people attended the Evening for Conservation event that coincided with the grand opening. Outdoor celebrities in attendance included bass fishing veterans Roland Martin and Kevin VanDam along with current competitors Chris Johnston and Charlie Evans.

New York’s New Clifton Park Bass Pro store opens amidst fanfare Read More »

Dan Ladd: Will New York’s crossbow bill be signed, and if so, when?

Featured, Home Page News, Hunting, National Hunting, New York, Opinion /

The title of this column pretty much poses the question we’ve been hearing repeatedly during the past two months, and one that is being asked more frequently as big game archery hunting seasons approach.
Ever since both houses passed legislation in June to expand crossbow usage in New York, nearly unanimously, proponents have wondered if – and especially – when Gov. Kathy Hochul might sign the bill into law.

Dan Ladd: Will New York’s crossbow bill be signed, and if so, when? Read More »

Good season expected for New York bear hunters with opener looming

Featured, Home Page News, Hunting, National Hunting, National News, New York, News /

Some big game seasons begin quite early in New York. Among them is the early black bear hunting season that runs from Sept. 6-21 in a limited number of southeastern New York Wildlife Management Units. These are located in Regions 3 and 4, near the Pennsylvania and New Jersey state lines, in New York’s Southern Zone. 
New York’s sporting license year begins Sept. 1, and although a Canada goose season opens on that date, along with the small game season for gray squirrel, big game species remain at the forefront for hunters as well as the focus for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Good season expected for New York bear hunters with opener looming Read More »

Limekiln Lake: Targeting splake in an Adirondack campground pond

Lake Profile, Lake Profile, New York /

Campground lakes can be tricky in the Adirondacks, or anywhere for that matter. They certainly see their fair share of fishing pressure. But when the main species in a lake proves a little more challenging, then the fishery often becomes a destination all its own.
That could be the case with Limekiln Lake, a body of water that is mostly in Hamilton County, with the Herkimer County line running through its western end. And that main fish species is splake – the lake trout/brook trout hybrid that challenges anglers.

Limekiln Lake: Targeting splake in an Adirondack campground pond Read More »

GET THE OUTDOOR NEWS DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX

Sign up for the Outdoor News Weekly Newsletter and get 2 months of FREE access to OutdoorNews.com – packed with hunting, fishing, and conservation news. No Catch.

This offer includes digital access only (not the printed edition)

Email Address(Required)
Password(Required)
Name
What outdoor activities interest you?(Required)

PLEASE READ

Accessing Your Full Subscription Just Got Easier. Introducing Single Sign On.

 We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Click Continue below.
  2. You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.
  3. Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!
  4. After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue.
  5. You’ll either:
    1. Land on the e-edition selection screen (you’re in!)
    2. Be sent to a help page if we didn’t detect a subscription.

If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.

One login. Every edition. Easy.

Let’s get you reading!

Continue...

PLEASE READ

 We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.

Here’s how it works:

• Click Continue below.

• You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.

• Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!

• After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue. You’ll either:

  1. Land on the e-edition selection screen (you’re in!)
  2. Be sent to a help page if we didn’t detect a subscription.

If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.

Continue...

Help Shape the Future of OutdoorNews.com!

We know you love the outdoors—now we want to make OutdoorNews.com the ultimate destination for all things hunting, fishing, and conservation.

Take our brief 3 minute survey to share your thoughts, and help us build the best outdoor website on the planet. As a thank you, we’ll send you a special offer!

Together, we can make OutdoorNews.com even better.

Take the Survey

Introducing The Outdoor News Foundation

Donate Today

For a limited time, you can get full access to breaking news, all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and much, much more, all on your smartphone, tablet or desktop For just a buck per month!

Sign Up Now

Some restrictions apply. Not valid with other promotions. $1 per month for 6 months (you will be billed $6) and then your subscription will renew at standard subscription rates. For more information see Terms and Conditions. This offer only applies to OutdoorNews.com and not for any Outdoor News print subscriptions. Offer valid thru 3/31/23.

Already a subscriber to OutdoorNews.com? Click here to login.