Hunting

Elizabethtown, N.Y. – It’s perhaps not surprising that New York Outdoor News’ top news story of 2011 has yet to see its final chapter. In the ever-changing world of white-tailed deer management, there may, in

Clayton, N.Y. – A pair of huge muskies caught last month in the St. Lawrence River have once again fueled talk that a world record fish is swimming in that popular water. Daniel Polniak, Jr.,

Albany – Hunters in New York could have a new reason to head afield in the coming years if a state sportsmen’s group has its way. The New York State Conservation Council has been lobbying

Binghamton, N.Y. (AP) – Speakers at a state hearing on natural gas drilling last month drew conflicting images of the industry’s impact in nearby Pennsylvania, with drilling advocates touting jobs and prosperity and opponents describing

Albany – Southern Zone deer hunters may have had a good opening weekend of hunting in warm and somewhat breezy conditions. Then again, maybe they didn’t. A number of factors made it difficult to get

Deer disruption, safety concerns Albany – DEC’s proposal for a three-day youth deer hunt over the Columbus Day weekend generated both support and opposition among hunters and nonhunters. And while the department is still committed

Conservation Fund can’t be raided, Interior Dept. says Albany – New York is still facing the loss of millions of dollars in federal funding unless lawmakers change state budget language that would allow a transfer

Elmira, N.Y. – As the debate over the safety of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas rages in New York, sportsmen’s groups are watching with more than idle curiosity. New Yorkers concerned about the impact of

Youth hunt needs more discussion; Oct. 1 bow opener remains in place Albany – DEC’s much-scrutinized five-year deer management plan has been revised after public comments focused on several of its proposals. While the plan