New York
‘Right to Hunt’ bill faces long haul
By Paula Piatt Associate Editor Albany – Sure, it’s an uphill battle. But Francine DelMonte’s move to amend the New York State Constitution isn’t just about amending the constitution. “I think the sportsmen are losing
Education/Seminars
June 11, 18: Hunter Education Class, Islip Outdoor Range, Freeman Avenue; 10:15 – 4 p.m. Must attend both classes; pre-register call 631-224-5479. June 24, 27: Bowhunter Education Class, Archery Form Pro Shop, Route 25, 202
Angler’s first salmon nets a $10,000 prize
Rochester, N.Y. – Josh Houghtaling of Windsor, N.Y., was trolling for the first time ever on Lake Ontario on May 12 when a fish of large proportions grabbed hold and headed the opposite way from
Education/Seminars
May 21: Bowhunter Education Course, Erie County, Alden, Wood & Brook Sportsmen’s Club; you must pre-register, call 716-228-5917. May 21: Waterfowl Hunter Education Course, Erie County, Gander Mountain, Tonawanda; pre-register in person at Gander Mountain.
Hatchery accident will hit Erie, Ontario lakers
By Bill Hilts, Jr. Contributing Writer Warren, Pa. – Federal lake trout stocking efforts suffered another serious setback in late April when nearly half of the 600,000 lake trout being raised died as a result
CWD focus shifts to containment
By Steve Piatt Editor Westmoreland, N.Y. – A second case of Chronic Wasting Disease has been discovered in New York’s wild deer herd, but it hasn’t changed the approach to keeping the disease in check.
Bass are No. 1 with N.Y. anglers
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany – Given the storied waters and New York’s place in fly-fishing history, one might think trout are the marquee fish of the Empire State. Wrong. While trout certainly draw plenty
