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.
New York’s Bath Fish Hatchery manager, Ken Osika, retires Read More »
For the hundreds of environmental conservation officers who patrol the woods and waters of New York state, their mission extends far beyond protecting wildlife and enforcing the law.
Through the New York State Conservation Officers Association, active and retired officers are involved in a wide variety of community service and outreach programs across the state.
Outreach of New York conservation officers touches many Read More »
As it enters its 90th anniversary year, the New York State Conservation Council, which since 1933 has lobbied for legislation and policies that support hunting, fishing and trapping opportunities in the state, could use a little support of its own.
Funding is becoming a critical issue as a result of fading financial support and other factors, according to council President Chuck Parker, of Mexico, in Oswego County.
West Barre, N.Y. — It’s not uncommon for someone to pass along some sage advice or make a last request from their deathbed. But when Grant Shoemaker heard his father’s dying wish, he couldn’t wait to make it come true. Shoemaker, who lives in the Orleans County community of West Barre, lost his father Willis
A New York trophy buck for Dad Read More »
Lodi, N.Y. — Danielle Joseph and Cameron Nichols were looking forward to spending the rest of their lives together, but tragedy abruptly put an end to their dreams. Nichols, 25, was killed in a motorcycle accident June 3, about a year before he and Joseph were planning to be married. As devastating as the accident
A buck for Cameron: Memories kept alive in New York deer woods Read More »
Saranac Lake, N.Y. — Tarah Schlueter grew up in Colorado and came to appreciate the wilderness and open spaces. When she moved to New York state, she found herself less than an hour from New York City and in an entirely different environment – one she never grew fond of. When Schlueter had a chance
New York wilderness program: ‘Not just a recreational camping trip’ Read More »
Corning, N.Y. — For Victoria Ferchaw, 12 was the magic number. That’s how old she was when she shot her first deer. It was also when she picked up a shotgun and started shooting skeet. She’s picked up a lot of guns and broken untold thousands of clay birds in the years since, and now
New York shooter finds success at World Skeet Championship Read More »
Romulus, N.Y. — The first tangible sign that the former Seneca Army Depot, best known for its famous white deer herd, is about to become a tourist attraction is nearing completion. When Seneca Iron Works owner Earl Martin purchased the 7,000-acre former World War II ordnance dumping site last year from the Seneca County Industrial
New York white deer herd about to become a tourist attraction Read More »
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