Opinion

We’re fortunate to have close friends who live near the New Jersey coast in Avalon and every summer we head south for a few days of relaxation and fun. Yes, we go to the beach

It was encouraging to see recently that fishing license sales in New York are, at the very least, on par with last season and more likely on the increase. Encouraging, but perhaps not surprising when

There’s no question that we’re spoiled when it comes to fishing here in Western New York. Being the outdoor sports specialist for Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation certainly has its advantages – although I wish

I really couldn’t understand when DEC a couple years back decided to slap a $10 application fee – that’s to apply, not necessarily receive – on Deer Management Permits. And I still don’t. After all,

When did fishing become this turkey hunting-like experience? What happened to picturing yourself on a lazy summer afternoon, casting a line and just waiting for the next big fish to walk its way onto shore.

As I write this, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has yet to make the call on legislation that would extend crossbow use – but only in the regular firearms and late muzzleloader deer seasons – in New

The opening scene from Meredith Wilson’s musical “The Music Man” begins with a group of traveling salesmen asking about Harold Hill’s line of work. “What’s his line, what’s his line?” the first group asks. “Doesn’t

It was one of the hottest weekends of the year … so far. I found myself on the boat of local St. Lawrence River region legend Capt. Allen Benas of Clayton, owner of the Thousand

I’m now more than ever convinced the only way I’ll ever see a moose in New York state is if it saunters into our driveway, munches its way through Paula’s garden and then stops by