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New York to get $30.7 million in federal funding for fish and wildlife
In February, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced over $1.2 billion in Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration apportionments to support states, commonwealths and territories in its efforts to fund conservation and outdoor opportunities.
New York sportsmen get their say with lawmakers at caucus
On Wednesday, March 11, members of New York’s sporting community gathered at the Well of the Legislative Office Building in the State Capitol to meet face-to-face with dozens of state lawmakers as part of the
New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on March 12, 2026
Spring brings mixed opportunities. Here’s a look at the New York fishing and hunting report on March 12, 2025.
Michigan’s ‘Omer Suckerfest’ is time for anglers to unite – and for white suckers to run
The man next to me, tending to a barrel smoker that was billowing smoke, handed me a piece of sucker on the end of a plastic fork – before I had even introduced myself.
Steve Piatt: Inclusion of crossbows in archery season means there’s now more than one ‘opener’ in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s debate over Opening Day of the firearms deer season isn’t likely to die down anytime soon, and I guess I’m okay with that. At least it shows our continued passion for hunting and, while
Outdoor Heritage Fund performance audit, LCCMR priorities heard in Minnesota committees
Representatives from the Legislative Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources testified before the House and Senate last week on their annual funding recommendations. No vote was taken during the March 3, House Environment and Natural Resources
Jeremy Smith: Spring is a special time on the river for walleye anglers
After another winter, anglers are chomping at the bit to fish open water again. With the cold we’ve had this season, ice is still covering some lakes across the Midwest, and may hold on for
Mike Schoonveld: Vacuum-sealed products require special thawing
People are taught dozens of common-sense rules as they travel down the road of life. One of them is to don’t eat any food from a metal can that shows signs of swelling. Why? Because
Ohio angler Ab Reed marks 49 years competing on bass tour
The strength of any organization depends on a solid foundation. For the Perry County Anglers in Ohio, that foundation is anchored by a member who will be competing for the 49th consecutive year when the
