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Peck’s a great pick

Peck’s Lake, located just outside Gloversville on the fringe of the great Adirondack Park, was a hidden jewel of sorts that I had the brief opportunity to explore in October. The “excuse” for visiting was

Tying into the darkness

It’s dark in the morning when I leave the house. Unfortunately, I’m not turkey hunting. It happens every year at this time. All of a sudden, it’s dark well into my morning routine and I

NY: Calendar of Events Issue: 21

Season Dates Oct. 21: Northern Zone archery/muzzleloader deer/bear seasons close Oct. 21: Fall turkey season closes (Northern Zone) Oct. 22: Northern Zone firearms deer/bear season opens Oct. 22: Fall turkey season opens (portions of state)

NY: Contract rejection could trigger additional layoffs

Impact may be minimal in DEC’s fish/wildlife division Albany – A state employee union’s rejection of a labor contract could mean layoffs of nearly 3,500 workers, but only a handful within the Department of Environmental

NY: Cuffs and Collars Issue: 21

Northern District Highlights Invasive species detail (Madison County) On July 15, an invasive species/emerald ash borer firewood detail was conducted in Madison County. The Region 7 detail was part of statewide checkpoints to determine possible

NY: DEC will track crossbow take

Reporting systems will offer crossbow option Albany – DEC’s online and telephone harvest reporting systems this season will include an option for successful crossbow hunters to report their kill. With crossbows legal for use during

NY: Groups criticize post-flood stream repairs

Keene Valley, N.Y. – Tropical Storm Irene wreaked havoc on streams across eastern New York, but a number of conservation groups were concerned that repair work done in the weeks after has been causing more

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