New York’s Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
February 16, 2026
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across New York published in the Feb. 20, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
New York
New York DEC proposes earlier closing of walleye, pike seasons
Dan Ladd
February 16, 2026
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing to move the closing date of fishing seasons for walleyes, northern pike, chain pickerel and tiger muskellunge from March 15 to March 1.
The
Backyard and Beyond: Foraging for food in winter
Val Cunningham
February 16, 2026
Surprising as it may seem, Eastern bluebirds are increasingly being seen all winter long in our region, such as this pair of males visiting Gene Lange’s feeders.
Juvenile striped bass production still dropping in the Hudson River
Staff Report
February 16, 2026
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently issued an update on the Hudson River’s Atlantic striped bass Juvenile Abundance Index (JAI) survey and ongoing collaborations on management of this important fishery.
DEC’s
Top anglers start their seasons; a 2026 national bass fishing tournament preview
Joe Albert
February 15, 2026
For fans of professional bass fishing, the most wonderful time of the year starts now.
Consider: There are 31 weekends between when the two major national tournament circuits – the Major League Fishing Bass
New York Fishing Report – February 13, 2026
Site Staff
February 13, 2026
Yellow perch are the dominant catch across the popular fishing lake in weedy areas of 6-15 feet of water.
New York gun shop thieves issued prison sentences
Don Lehman
February 13, 2026
Jane Havens did not miss a court date for the men who burglarized her Washington County gun store, Calamity Jane’s Firearms and Fine Shoes, and stole more than 30 handguns in October 2022.
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Sporting bills emerge in early portion of New York’s legislative session
Dan Ladd
February 12, 2026
Although New York’s legislative session began just after the first of the year, it’s still early in the process. Lawmakers mainly have the state budget to consider.
What follows is a list of some,
New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Feb. 12, 2026
Staff Report
February 12, 2026
Cold making for plenty of ice-angling opportunities. Here’s a look at the New York fishing and hunting report on Feb. 12, 2026.
