Casting on the wild side at New York’s Lime Lake Outlet
Plenty of public fishing rights on Catt-County streams.
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Turning to tent camping can be good for the soul
While I’m right at home, almost literally, with the tow-behind camper and all its comforts, I still at times gravitate to a tent. Maybe I’m rolling back to my childhood, when summertime meant sleeping in a tent in the yard, listening to a Pittsburgh Pirates broadcast on KDKA radio, Bob Prince’s voice forcing its way through the static prompted by a nearby thunderstorm.
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A look at some ‘other’ ways to call in a spring gobbler
There are other options outside of the traditional mouth-pot-box lineup. All of those “other” calls can be highly effective at times, all are fun to operate (although some are more of a challenge than others), and many are downright eye-catching to the point of being collectible.
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Cornell University study: Whitetails can carry SARS-CoV-2 variants
A Cornell University study of white-tailed deer in New York state has shown the animals can carry SARS-CoV-2 variants, a virus that was once widely prevalent in humans but today is no longer found.
It’s unknown whether whitetails can serve as long-term “reservoirs” for the variants; scientists say more time is needed to determine that.
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Neversink Reservoir serves New York City, anglers alike
The reservoir and the surrounding 6,580-acre Neversink Unique Area pull additional duty as a superb recreational spot, drawing anglers and hunters to the lands and water about 90 minutes from NYC on a good traffic day.
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A ‘shocking’ number of rainbows in New York’s Naples Creek
Plan ahead for spring run that draws scores of anglers.
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Looking ahead, looking back
Since we’re no longer living in the Adirondacks, Paula and I are right now in a dead zone of sorts when it comes to our outdoor pursuits.
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Deer season post-mortem: A serious look back on the season
Suddenly, it’s over. A deer season that began when the foliage was still thick and ended well after the holiday season has ended, and it’s time to put the gear away and turn to other activities.
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A fresh look at New York’s Cuba Lake’s ‘second season’
“Our last survey of the lake was in 2017, but credible angler reports suggest that the yellow perch population could produce some good catches this coming winter and the next few years,” says DEC Region 9 fisheries biologist Justin Brewer.
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