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Adirondacks

Norm’s Bait and Tackle in Crown Point reports that fishing on Lake Champlain has been excellent. The salmon are looking good and fish in the 3- to 5-pound range have been caught in strong numbers

Some deer mortality in ‘Dacks

Ray Brook, N.Y. – A winter described by DEC biologists as the worst in five years led to some deer mortality in pockets of the state’s Northern Zone. Most of the whitetail deaths occurred in

Shad regs revised: One-fish daily limit

Albany – DEC has abandoned its catch-and-release-only restrictions on American shad in the Hudson River and Marine District in favor of a one-fish-per-day limit. The announcement of the emergency regulations came earlier this month after

Long Island/NYC

The offshore water temperature remains cool for this time of year keeping the fluke in the bays and harbors. The best fluking has been in Moriches and Shinnecock bays. Gary at Silly Lilly Fishing Station

Season Dates

June 28-29: New York State Free Fishing Days July 16: Oyster toadfish season opens Banquets/Fundraisers July 12: Greg Ball’s Sportsman’s BBQ & Auction, noon-6 p.m., North Ridge Farm. For more info call Matt, 845-222-9494. July

Catskills

Willowemoc/Beaverkill: Anglers have been having the best action early in the morning and in the evening. Water levels are still low for this time of year. Anglers using spinning tackle are doing well using worms,

Western New York

Lake Erie and tributaries: Bass fishing has been decent as fish continue to spawn. Some are already coming off the beds. Bass are still hot in front of Smokes Creek, according to Capt. Steve Drabczyk.

NWTF names Keck’Äôs replacement

Edgefield, S.C. ’Äî A retired agribusiness executive has been hired as the new chief executive officer of the National Wild Turkey Federation. George C. Thornton replaces longtime CEO’ÄàRob Keck, who resigned in March and whose

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