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First phase of work on New York fish hatcheries underway

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Anglers who hit their favorite stocked trout streams April 1 and beyond can thank New York’s network of fish hatcheries for providing them with their quarry.
The state Department of Environmental Conservation operates 12 fish hatcheries and stocks millions of freshwater fish into more than 1,200 public streams, rivers, lakes and ponds across the state – including brown, rainbow and brook trout.

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Rare hermaphrodite whitetail is New York 12-year-old’s first deer

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When 12-year-old Bryce Farmen shot his first deer in early December, he and his dad, Brett, were excited that his inaugural whitetail was a buck. At least that’s what they thought.
The deer sported a 5-point rack, but it wasn’t until they rolled the animal over to field dress it they realized it had something else they didn’t expect – female reproductive organs. And the story gets stranger still.

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New York’s State Fish and Wildlife Management Board regrouping after setbacks

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Even championship sports teams go through rebuilding years, and the same can be true for other successful organizations.
Case in point might be the New York State Fish and Wildlife Management Board, which for nearly 70 years has worked to improve fish and wildlife habitat on privately-owned land in the state, along with expanding public access to those resources.

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New York’s Cayuga County wind turbine project being scrutinized

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A wind farm project planned for two towns in Cayuga County, N.Y., and designed to generate up to 99 megawatts of electricity is also generating backlash over potential impacts on the environment and wildlife.
Liberty Renewables, an Albany-based company that “aims to develop, construct and operate renewable energy projects that are environmentally, socially and economically valuable,” according to the firm’s website, has set its sights on the towns of Scipio and Venice for its latest endeavor.

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Anglers, residents air concerns about pollution in New York’s Deer River

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Stu Legacy and his wife Malinda are avid kayakers.
That’s a big reason the couple moved to the Town of Brasher (St. Lawrence County, N.Y.) to be close to the Deer River, a popular stream for fishing, paddling and other recreation. But in recent years, the safety of the waters of the Deer River has been called into question, as nearby residents started noticing unusual discharges and odors, along with apparent declines in local fish populations.

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Outdoor News Junior Pro Team members find success in New York’s woods and waters

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Nathan Martin IV and Gunnar Morris live on nearly opposite sides of New York state, and while Nathan is a relatively new sportsman, Gunnar is already an accomplished angler.
But they also have a lot in common. Both are members of the Outdoor News Junior Pro Team, and both achieved noteworthy outdoor accomplishments this year.

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Retailers eye crossbow sales with expanded use for hunters on the horizon in New York

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While bowhunting enthusiasts wait to see if Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign new legislation that would significantly expand the legal use of crossbows for hunting in New York, archery retailers across the state are anticipating a surge in demand for the sometimes-controversial weapon.
After years of political maneuvering, and opposition from groups that believe crossbows give hunters an advantage other archers don’t have, both houses of the state legislature overwhelmingly approved a bill this session that would redefine crossbows as longbows, and regulate their use in similar fashion to longbows, recurve bows and compound bows.

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New York’s boaters, anglers encouraged to treat launch stewards cordially

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If you are a boating enthusiast interested in making sure you don’t spread aquatic invasive species, (AIS) there is an army of willing volunteers available to help show you how.
Boat stewards are volunteers or paid members of the community who provide boaters with information about precautions that can reduce the spread of harmful AIS, but there are apparently some people who resist that effort and don’t treat the stewards kindly.

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New York archery coach has a penchant for teaching winners

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As the old saying goes “Those who can – do. Those who can’t – teach.”
Gary Neal figured out a way to excel at both after he picked up a bow and arrow, becoming first a successful competition archer, and then a sought-after coach. Several of Neal’s students have thrived under his guidance as well, and Neal’s prowess is recognized at the national level.

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