Fishing

Albany – Gov David Paterson has vetoed legislation that would have allowed the use of rifles in Ontario County during the deer hunting season. Indications are that Paterson vetoed the measure because the bill was

Chicago, Ill. – A proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency has boating organizations up in arms. The National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Boat Owners Association of the United States have taken serious exception with

Albany – Additional layoffs within DEC – including the Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources – haven’t yet occurred for a variety of reasons. The chief factor is that the payroll and staffing issues

Albany – There’s been some good news on the VHS front this spring and summer. No news at all. Perhaps a bit surprisingly, no new cases of the fish-killing virus have been identified in New

Albany – Market fishing, the practice where recreational anglers sell their catch to commercial outlets, has effectively been banned throughout most of the North Country where it has been a tradition for generations. Legislation passed