
Go shallow for early-ice panfish in New York
Go shallow in the early ice season: go deeper in the shank of winter: go shallow again as the ice season melts away. Many members of the “Frozen Chozen” will attest there is truth to

Go shallow in the early ice season: go deeper in the shank of winter: go shallow again as the ice season melts away. Many members of the “Frozen Chozen” will attest there is truth to

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the outdoor topics that highlighted the year in New York. As always, some may be considered good news to the sporting community, and
DEC recently acquired 58 acres that are now part of Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area (WMA), bringing the total acreage of the WMA to 8,956. The WMA is located in the towns of Albion, Williamstown,

Earlier this year, the New York State Conservation Council, which advocates for wildlife conservation and sportsman’s rights, underwent a change in leadership when longtime President Chuck Parker handed the reins over to First Vice President

The better steelhead chances have been on the Oak lately with the relatively higher water flows compared to the smaller waterways.

As water temperatures cool, the bite for all fish begins to increase on this lake.

As the year approaches its end, it is a good time to take pause and be thankful for all whom we have enjoyed not only during these past 12 months, but also during the many

Higher flows here now should redistribute the browns and possibly move some steelhead farther up the Oak and entice lower river or rivermouth fish to migrate, too.

Todd started with DEC in 2003 as a Fish and Wildlife Technician at the Lake Erie Fisheries Research Unit after graduating from SUNY ESF. After a few positions across Western and Central New York, he
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