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Western New York

Lake Erie and tributaries: For smallmouth, use shiners or crabs to take fish from 20- to 40-foot depths wherever there’s structure. Walleye are hitting a bit more consistently between Barcelona and Dunkirk, as well as

Capital District

Ron Nadler at FISH307 in Queensbury/Lake George reports smallmouth action remains very good on Lake George, with smaller fish at 15-20 feet and the bigger bronzebacks at 25-40 feet. Use tubes of crayfish. Lake trout

Long Island/NYC

The shark fishing off Montauk Point is more typical of mid-June than late July and early August, reports Captain Gene Kelly of Tropical Fishing Adventures. Blue sharks, threshers and a few makos along with two

ARs under consideration for Sterling Forest lands

Tuxedo, N.Y. – Sterling Forest State Park is looking at a proposal to impose antler restrictions on bucks harvested in the park. The suggestion comes from some of the deer hunters themselves; more than 4,500

Palmer won’t seek re-election as Council leader

Ilion, N.Y. – For the first time in four years, the New York State Conservation Council is looking for a new leader. Otsego County resident Harold Palmer has decided not to seek re-election as the

Central New York

Oneida Lake: Walleye fishing has been good for anglers jigging in 20 to 40 feet of water. The area around Buoy 119 has been fair. Good jigging baits continue to be 3/4-ounce purple and black

Thousand Island

St. Lawrence River: Haven’t heard much from the big river anglers, but expect good smallmouth and northern pike action at this time of year. Black Lake: Richard at Chapman’s Sports (315-324-5265) in Hammond reports summer

More rifle counties this fall

Albany – Big-game hunters in two more counties – Schuyler and a portion of Ontario – will be allowed to carry rifles afield this fall under legislation approved last month by state lawmakers. And hunters

Fundraisers/Banquets

Aug. 8: Chicken Barbecue Benefit Greg Dye, Cold Brook American Legion. For more info call Larry Steiner, 607-988-6334. Aug. 15:_Mumford Sportsmens Club Banquet, 12-5 p.m. For more info call Bob Preston, 585-538-4112. Aug. 15:_Central Adirondack

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