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DEC scheduling ‘deer meetings’ across the state

Albany – DEC has scheduled several public meetings this fall to discuss potential changes to the state’s deer management program. At press time, additional meetings were still in the process of being scheduled, officials said.

Small game, but big news

Albany – Small-game hunters in New York may not be as abundant as they once were, but those who remain in the field are just as passionate as ever. And, if they find the right

Season Dates

Sept. 19:_Early bear season opens (Adirondack region) Sept. 19-20: Youth Waterfowl Hunt (Northeast & Southeast zones) Sept. 20:_Ruffed grouse season opens (Northern Zone) Sept. 25:_Early Canada goose season closes Northeastern, Western, Southeastern & Lake Champlain

Finger Lakes/Central NY

Lake Ontario: Salmon are scattered, but a good starting point has been 100-160 feet. Fish are down 80 to 120 feet and are hitting flasher and fly combinations and spoons. Canandaigua Lake: Lake trout are

Capital District

Ron Nadler at FISH307 in Lake George reports action on the big lake remains solid, with some good-sized smallmouths and lots of lakers. The walleye bite has been very good on Great Sacandaga Lake between

Archers back to 35 days

Albany – New York’s Southern Zone archery deer season returns to a 35-day offering this fall, a year after a calendar quirk cost bowhunters a week in their stands. Still, last year’s whitetail harvest by

Boaters may be sunk by ethanol ruling

Chicago, Ill. – A proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency has boating organizations up in arms. The National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Boat Owners Association of the United States have taken serious exception with

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