Fishing

Edgefield, S.C. ’Äî A retired agribusiness executive has been hired as the new chief executive officer of the National Wild Turkey Federation. George C. Thornton replaces longtime CEO’ÄàRob Keck, who resigned in March and whose

Albany – The state Assembly’s “Gun Control Day” came and went in late April, with 10 anti-gun bills making it through the Democrat-controlled house. This year, though, it seemed like only two of them had

Glen Spey, N.Y. – A big bear carried a big fine for a West Nyack man who shot the 617-pound bruin while illegally hunting over a bait pile last month. DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Lt.

Staff report Hancock, N.Y. – Didymo, the invasive, slimy algae that can damage aquatic life, is apparently making its way into New York’s world-famous trout waters. DEC officials confirmed that the algae has been found

Staff report Ray Brook, N.Y. – New York’s Adirondack range early bear season harvest may triple last year’s take, based on preliminary reports from successful hunters. DEC wildlife biologist Ed Reed said that, as of

By Steve PiattEditor Albany – An increase in Deer Management Permits this year virtually assures a higher deer harvest in the Southern Zone for the 2007-08 season. But DEC wildlife biologists say they’re expecting a

Staff report Albany – Bowhunters cried foul three years ago when a move to a Saturday opener for the regular Southern Zone deer season eliminated their final weekend of archery season – a prime time