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Group seeks protection for Delaware River sturgeon

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The Delaware River might be best known for George Washington’s legendary crossing during the American Revolution, but the river that touches parts of four different Northeastern states also supports populations of Atlantic sturgeon – in numbers that are dwindling.
And an organization dedicated to preserving that resource is pushing wildlife officials to classify those fish as unique, and not lump them in with sturgeon found in other river systems.

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Fish passage 10 years in the making reconnects vital habitat areas in New York

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Byron Young may not be a household name, but he’s well known in Suffolk County, N.Y., for his longtime dedication to the construction of a fish passage through Woodhull Dam on the Little River, a project deemed essential to restoring critical spawning and maturation habitat for river herring and American eel.
Now the retired marine biologist, who spent more than three decades with the state Department of Environmental Conservation, can enjoy a taste of immortality, as the newly minted dam was named in his honor.

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New York trout streams absorb heavy floodwaters

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As residents in many parts of New York and neighboring states work to recover from July heavy rains and flooding, angling enthusiasts are also concerned about a less urgent but still vexing question.
What did all that storm water do to public trout fishing streams? Several popular trout streams around the Adirondacks and downstate, particularly in Orange County, overflowed their banks as a result of torrential rains.

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New York’s pheasant raising program dates back more than a century, and hunters depend on it

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It’s a heart-stopping experience that avid bird hunters never tire of.
You’re stomping through the brush behind your faithful dog as it eagerly unravels a fresh scent, while you tighten the grip on your shotgun in anticipation. Then, the moment of truth arrives. With an explosion of wing beats and a raucous cackle, a kaleidoscopic rooster pheasant bursts into the air, and if you can keep your cool, he will soon be nestled in your game bag.

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New York City Department of Environmental Protection eyes fall repairs of Delaware Aqueduct

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The final phase of a project to repair an aqueduct system that provides New York City with about half its drinking water is scheduled to begin this fall, meaning the system will be shut down for about eight months.
More than 135,000 acres of land and water within the city’s watersheds are open for recreation, including boating and fishing, hunting and trapping. The good news, according to officials, is the shutdown shouldn’t affect hunting opportunities within the system and should have a limited impact on fishing, although ice anglers will likely encounter some restrictions.

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New York’s spongy moths return likely, not as intense after treatments

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First the bad news – invasive spongy moths are still present in New York and remain a threat to its forests.
But there’s also good news. A few years into an aggressive program to control the insects formerly known as gypsy moths, the state Department of Environmental Conservation is reporting significant progress.

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New York’s Elizabeth Handy is a natural with an air rifle as 18-year-old wins national title

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Last year, the Mohawk Valley school district became the first in New York state to join a growing national organization known as the Student Air Rifle Program.
Elizabeth Handy, 18, was quick to sign up for that team, but little did she know that in Mohawk Valley’s first year of competition, she would become national champion.

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Staffing shortage stifles summer youth outdoor camps in New York

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Hundreds of youths who were looking forward to participating in state-operated summer camps could end up seeking other activities this year.
The reason? There aren’t enough candidates available to adequately staff all of the camps operated by the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

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New York’s Bath Fish Hatchery manager, Ken Osika, retires

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Ken Osika doesn’t wet a line that often, but ironically he’s probably seen more fish in a given week than most ardent anglers see in a lifetime.
While he only occasionally grabs a fishing rod himself, Osika’s job for the past 40 years has increased the chances of success for untold thousands of anglers who hit New York’s waters each year.

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