
New York Lake Profile – Great Sacandaga Lake (upper section), Saratoga County
GSL is a multi-species fishery with healthy walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass populations.

GSL is a multi-species fishery with healthy walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass populations.

Lake trout fishing is hot in the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and northern lakes like Lake Champlain and Lake George.

Sometimes there is a silver lining in those storm clouds. Keep an open mind. It helps to spend as much time outdoors as possible, maintain a positive attitude and let Mother Nature work her magic.

Trout fishing is starting to pick back up again. And check out these hidden fishing gems.
2020 marks the 50-year anniversary for DEC and 140 years for New York’s Conservation Police Officers. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began serving to protect the natural resources and people of New
Season Dates Sept. 8: Early goose season, east and central Long Island. Sept. 12: Early bear season opens, certain Southern Zone WMU’s. Sept. 19: Early bear season opens, certain Northern Zone WMU’s Sept. 19: Early

The northern snakehead, which has the nickname “Frankenfish,” can also survive out of water and occasionally will move overland, spreading to different bodies of water.

In the June 26 issue of New York Outdoor News, I wrote in my column about last summer’s consuming project of building an Adirondack lean-to in my yard. Adrienne and I have been enjoying it

As black bear populations increase, so does their sometimes-annoying habit of playing with – or sometimes completely busting up – your expensive trail cam. Take these steps to keep your equipment functional in bear country.
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