Fishing
Sportsmen unite to block DEC nominee
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany — Sportsmen and women have mounted a grassroots push to block the Senate confirmation of DEC commissioner appointee Alexander B. “Pete” Grannis. The movement stems from concern over Grannis’ record
Fish virus turns up at Connetquot hatchery
Staff report Oakdale, N.Y. — A virus discovered at the Connetquot River State Park Preserve’s fish hatchery may force officials to destroy all 25,000 trout. The disease – Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis (IPN) – was discovered
Grannis appointment concerns sportsmen
Staff report Albany — Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s appointment of state Assemblyman Alexander B “Pete” Grannis as DEC commissioner has sparked concern among sportsmen who point to his legislative history that includes opposition to trapping. Grannis,
Red ink: $7M deficit in Conservation Fund
Staff report Albany — DEC’s Conservation Fund, the major budget source of the Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources, is facing a $7 million “structural deficit” that has officials scrambling for ways to generate
Lawmakers again push lower youth hunting age
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany — A series of bills geared toward lowering New York’s minimum big game hunting age of 16 has resurfaced in the state Assembly and Senate this year. Whether the proposals
Mother Nature stalls ice angling
Staff report Albany — Legislation that would allow the use of crossbows for hunting has once again been introduced in the state Senate. The move – state Sen. George Maziarz, R/C-Newfane sponsored the bill (S22)
DelMonte resurrects ‘market fishing’ bill
Staff report Albany — Legislation that would ban the practice of “market fishing” in which recreational anglers sell their catch has been reintroduced in the state Assembly. A similar bill was approved by the Assembly
DEC commissioner steps down
Staff report Albany — DEC Commissioner Denise Sheehan has resigned that position, likely in anticipation that she would be removed from the post as part of newly-elected Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s transition into office. Sheehan, in
