Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – October 7, 2025
Site Staff
October 7, 2025
Fishing pressure should amp up toward the upcoming holiday weekend.
New York
Ohio workshop details latest science related to the fishery, health of Lake Erie
John Hageman
October 7, 2025
About 30 Lake Erie charter captains and 15 outdoor and science writers gathered at Ohio State University’s Stone Laboratory on Gibraltar Island at Put-in-Bay recently for the annual Lake Erie research updates workshop.
Those
Legendary Pennsylvania fly-angler, Joe Humphreys, casts over a long career
John Hartsock
October 7, 2025
At the ripe old age of 96, Joe Humphreys has long ago embraced a personal philosophy that has enabled him to derive the most enjoyment and fulfillment from his life.
“One thing that I’ve
Lack of doe harvest a trend nationwide
Mike Moore
October 7, 2025
The lack of antlerless deer harvest to help balance out the herd is not only a problem in Ohio but it is in most of the United States.
That was the general takeaway from
Star Watch: More planets than stars?
Bob Drieslein
October 6, 2025
Until recently, most of us probably thought there were only eight planets, all of which orbit the Sun in our solar system. But now, scientists using advanced telescopes tell us they have discovered planets orbiting
Interested in using shooting sticks this hunting season? You’ve got options
Ron Spomer
October 5, 2025
Most hunters do not need crutches, but they can shoot more precisely if they use them.
We’re not talking about crutches under your arm pits, but your rifle’s stock. Crutches, better known as “shooting
What to do when your target buck vanishes
John Delisle Sr.
October 4, 2025
You have heard it happening to other deer hunters, but you never dreamed it would happen to you.
Not only are you dumbfounded, but you also have no idea what to do. You were
Oak Duke: Finding a whitetail rub hub
Oak Duke
October 3, 2025
It’s always exciting to spot that first buck rub of the season. And after 50-plus bow seasons, I’ve learned a few things about those early scars in the forest. Topping the list is… buck rubs
Regulations allowing e-tagging, bonus youth tag and changes to DMAP program take effect in New York
Dan Ladd
October 2, 2025
In time for the opening of the Southern Zone archery and various small game seasons on Oct. 1, including the Northern Zone fall turkey season, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that
