Hunting

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 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

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

By Steve PiattEditor Elizabethtown – Deer hunters in New York’s Northern Zone can pretty much have it their way. You want an early start to the season? No problem. How about a Sept. 27 kickoff

Staff report Albany – Emergency trapping regulations are in place to help avoid the accidental capture of dogs in body-gripping traps. But trappers are hoping the regulations might be softened a bit more after a

By Don LehmanContributing Writer Herkimer, N.Y. – The conservation organizations that have renewed their summit on sporting issues have plotted a new course of action that may see help from an unlikely source. The organizations

By Steve PiattEditor Albany – DEC’s new director of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources is a longtime department wildlife biologist who’s best known for her work in biodiversity conservation. She’s also the first woman ever