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Deer season has come to a close, with typical mixed reviews among hunters. But the general consensus is that it was an improvement from the 2011-12 season, when warm weather hampered hunters and seemed to limit deer movement. Many hunters struck out this season, but some noteworthy bucks were taken as well, as evidenced by […]

The striped bass fishing was good to excellent from New York Bight to Montauk Point, with most anglers fishing off open and charter boats.  Anglers fishing the inlet bars using clam bellies and fresh skimmer clams or casting large plugs and poppers into the breakers caught stripers between 5 and 12 pounds with the occasional

Deer hunters reported a generally solid season in both the Northern and Southern zones, and many sportsmen have turned their attention to the anticipation of safe ice and are hoping Mother Nature will be a bit more cooperative this winter. Until then, small-game and predator hunting are great options, and sport show season is fast

Not a lot of fishing taking place, at least not enough to get a detailed report. And with deer season winding down, with the exception of the Westchester County bowhunting season, which runs through Dec. 31, we’re not hearing much.

It’s the time of year when weather dictates whether you have any reasonable chance of getting out on the water comfortably. That said, at last report the Beaverkill and Willowemoc were both clear and fishable, with water temps teetering on either side of 40 degrees. Look for small olives in the afternoon, but streamers and

St. Lawrence River Muskie season closes Dec. 15 on the river, but we haven’t heard of any huge fish taken. Perch action has been good in some bays. Black Lake Not much happening on the lake now until safe ice arrives. Richard at Chapman’s Sports (315-324-5265) reports another poor duck season, but deer hunters seemed