Fishing tips: locating and catching pre-spawn slab crappies
Spring is a great time to target white or black crappies as they transition into shallow water around the weed lines.
Pilot program aims to detect harmful blooms in Finger Lakes
Authorities say newly installed technology on Owasco, Seneca and Skaneateles Lakes will quickly detect changing water-quality conditions that could indicate a harmful algal bloom, or HAB, is developing.
Decoys are effective on gobblers, but let’s use them safely
When using a decoy setup in an area where another hunter might be encountered, it’s beyond wise to play it safe. If you see another hunter stalking your decoy setup, call out in a loud, clear voice to warn them, and never wave or make a turkey sound to get their attention.
Twilight and the turkey hunter
Using these levels of twilight is not only fun, but if you happen to be a weather and/or astronomy buff, they can serve as guidelines for setting the alarm clock and getting you where you need to be at the right time to bag that gobbler.
Bad-case scenarios unfolding for western New York stocking, ice boom, fishing
A serious complication is the fact that local charter captains are cancelling trips left and right. Spring is a prime time for salmon, trout, bass and walleye between the Great Lakes of Erie and Ontario. Huge ice fields pose a serious problem for boaters in the river and in the eastern basin of Lake Erie.
Videos
Spring fever: Off-hours prime tom turkey time
We all love sunrise fly-down, but the best hunting hours to call in a boss gobbler often occur with the sun high in the sky.
New York youth wins National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest
Pennsylvania youth finishes third in the annual competition.
Hudson, Upper Mississippi listed among most endangered rivers
American Rivers released its annual report that lists the Gila River in New Mexico as most endangered, followed by the Hudson River in New York and the Upper Mississippi.
TSS: A super option, but use it wisely
The latest in shotgun loads triggers the distance debate.
Questioning the new waterfowl regulations
We are at a crossroads with many of our treasured hunting and fishing activities. One that this blogger is concerned about is the future of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting.
Better turkey timing via trail cameras
Employing a simply trail-cam strategy can improve planning for your first spring gobbler hunt.
2018-19 New York state deer hunt: Harvest up 12 percent, no new CWD detections
Twenty-percent increase in antlerless harvest comes after a lower-than-desired antlerless harvest in 2017.
An ode to worm fishing: A nod to angling simplicity
Yes, there are other baits and other fishing methods. But a simple hook and a worm has always gotten the job done, and always will.
Trapping remains a part of the outdoors landscape – for now
That could all change if some New York City politicians have their way.
Emerald ash borer making its presence known in New York
Tree damage visible as the invasive insect takes its toll.
Sauger restoration efforts proving successful in Allegheny River
Sauger from the first year of stocking are now reaching over 20 inches.
March madness: It’s about a lot more than basketball
A great time to scout ahead of spring gobbler season.
Fishing protocol: It’s all about the details
Tournament anglers who win regularly and recreational fishermen who fill the live-well monitor the “little things.”
Survey: Record trout, salmon catch rates on Lake Ontario
Fishing quality in 2018 was particularly good for Chinook salmon and brown trout.
New York state sees dip in bear harvest
Hunters took 1,295 black bears during the 2018 hunting seasons, down from 1,420 the previous year.
Turkey blinds: best features for the spring bowhunter
A smart hunting blind strategy can help you score a big tom or respectable jake this gobbler hunting season.
Spring gobbler season coming, but not fast enough
Pass the time by prepping gear, clothing, and calls, and there's never a bad time to practice your calling.
Lindners launch new Angling Buzz column in Outdoor News
New, regular column will explore latest industry news, opinions on the state of modern fishing, and exclusive angling tips from the most respected names in North American sportfishing.
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