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New York natives Calandrelli, Pollard — two legends in the turkey-calling world — get NWTF ‘Hall of Fame’ call

Featured, Hunting, National Hunting, National News, New York, News / Steve Piatt

A pair of New York natives, both legends in the turkey-calling world, will be part of a trio of individuals to be inducted into the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Grand National Calling Championships Hall of Fame, NWTF officials have announced.
Ernie Calandrelli, of Lewiston (Niagara County), and Jim Pollard, a former Corning (Steuben County) resident now residing across the border in Lawrenceville, Pa., will join champion caller and TV hunting personality Mark Drury of Missouri as the sixth Hall of Fame class of inductees.

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Steve Piatt: Hunting deer, and dodging them with the truck, on trips to Pa.

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I was pretty confident I’d kill a deer this season, especially as the whitetail rut kicked into high gear. I just wasn’t sure whether it would be with my crossbow or my Dodge Ram.
It’s true. In my decision to abandon a tree stand just up the hill from our home, saving the spot for my wife, Paula, during rifle season, I resigned myself to a 40-minute drive down the road into an Albany Township, Pa., hot-spot I was sure would yield at least a doe, but perhaps a buck or bear.

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Stid Hill Wildlife Management Area worth the effort for New York hunters

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When you visit Ontario County’s Stid Hill Wildlife Management Area, you’ll quickly see the WMA’s name is well deserved.
About 150 acres of the WMA along Route 64 is gentle or moderately sloped, but the tract becomes very steep to the east, climbing up 500 feet to the hilltop. Above the steep hillside, however, there’s more reasonable terrain with moderate rolling slopes.

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Steve Piatt: Anticipation is great for a return trip to Newfoundland

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Newfoundland is one of my favorite places on Earth, and would be even if the Canadian maritime province wasn’t home to the highest density of moose in North America. Honest.
It’s the spectacular landscape, a breathtaking blend of coastline and mountains and spongy terrain and rock that makes for challenging travel for any hunter or hiker.

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Steve Piatt: Eight is probably not enough when it comes to Labs

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Her AKC-registered name is “Sayre Hill’s Eight is Enough,” a laughable take on the fact that Molly is the eighth Labrador retriever over the years to enter our home.
Laughable, because we know there will likely be more. That said, Paula and I take these puppy decisions seriously. The timing has to be right. Calendars are cleared to allow for a singular focus on bonding and getting control of the little ball of fur early to avoid training challenges down the road.

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Coeymans Creek WMA: Public ground near New York’s State Capitol

Hunting, Lake Profile, Lake Profile, New York / Steve Piatt

It’s not big as wildlife management areas go, at “just” 360 acres. But in Albany County, where hunting and any kind of recreational access is at a premium, the Coeymans Creek WMA is a welcome arrival to a variety outdoor enthusiasts – including hunters.

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Fall turkey hunting: Overlooked by many, but often just as exciting as spring

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Fall turkey hunting doesn’t draw the kind of attention as does the spring gobbler season, but that’s understandable.
After all, fall turkey hunting seasons usually overlap with deer season and small game seasons in most states, and whitetail hunting and grouse or waterfowl hunting always seems to trump other activities, certainly for the majority of sportsmen and women. That’s too bad, because fall turkey hunting can be every bit as exciting as the spring season when a thunderous gobble rattles the hardwoods.

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Bashakill WMA a versatile Region 3 hunting and fishing spot in New York

Hunting, Lake Profile, Lake Profile, New York / Steve Piatt

Southeastern New York’s Bashakill Wildlife Management Area is one of those unique tracts that offer a variety of recreational opportunities.
The sprawling, 3,107-acre parcel offers not only hunting and trapping opportunities, but some quality fishing. And the tract includes the largest freshwater wetland in the region, so it’s not surprising that it’s designated as a Bird Conservation Area, the 1,920- acre wetland serving as a magnet for a variety of bird species.

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Steve Piatt: Get the most out of your squirrel and bear meat

Featured, Hunting, National Hunting, New York, Opinion / Steve Piatt

Our freezers are already pretty well stocked as we head into another hunting season. There’s leftover venison, including some backstraps and roasts, as well as plenty of burger mixed with pork fat.

A couple pheasant and turkey breasts, some already ground into burger and others pulled and barbecued and ready to be thawed for a quick meal. Walleye and salmon fillets from summer outings on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. But there’s a couple things missing, and I desperately want to add to the freezer this fall with bear and squirrel meat.

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Steve Piatt

New York natives Calandrelli, Pollard — two legends in the turkey-calling world — get NWTF ‘Hall of Fame’ call

Steve Piatt: Hunting deer, and dodging them with the truck, on trips to Pa.

Stid Hill Wildlife Management Area worth the effort for New York hunters

Steve Piatt: Anticipation is great for a return trip to Newfoundland

Steve Piatt: Eight is probably not enough when it comes to Labs

Coeymans Creek WMA: Public ground near New York’s State Capitol

Fall turkey hunting: Overlooked by many, but often just as exciting as spring

Bashakill WMA a versatile Region 3 hunting and fishing spot in New York

Steve Piatt: Get the most out of your squirrel and bear meat

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