New York Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
March 21, 2023
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events happening across New York published in the March 24 edition of New York Outdoor News.
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Stocked stretches of New York’s St. Regis River worth an early visit
Steve Piatt
March 21, 2023
When a river winds its way 86 miles, as does the St. Regis River in New York’s North Country, it’s safe to say it’s a river of many faces.
New York Department of Environmental Conservation awards planning contract in Adirondacks and Catskills
Staff Report
March 21, 2023
Otak, Inc., a research, planning, and design firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon, was awarded the VUM planning contract and will assist with developing strategies that ensure these popular destinations provide positive visitor experiences while continuing
Two New Yorker’s die following ice incidents
Staff Report
March 21, 2023
In Tioga County, two ice fishermen fell through the ice on Alexander Pond in Newark Valley on March 3.
Changing times may have an influence on the future of trout fishing in New York
Bill Hilts Jr.
March 20, 2023
Impacting angler attitudes and opportunities available for inland trout fishing this year is a public access verification project that will substantially reduce stocking areas, as well as places to fish, across the state. DEC regions
New York’s 2022 black bear harvest falls just below average
Dan Ladd
March 20, 2023
Black bear hunters in New York had a fairly decent year in 2022, taking 1,318 bears, not far below the 2021 harvest of 1,346 and roughly 8% lower than the five-year average of 1,458. <br
New York’s Lake Champlain laker stocking to again decrease
Staff Report
March 18, 2023
The Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative recently announced the decision to further reduce the number of stocked lake trout released annually in Lake Champlain.
Lake trout are seeing a continued increase
New York Fishing Report – March 17-24, 2023
Site Staff
March 17, 2023
There are lots of fish spread throughout the system here, with anglers reporting a mix of fresh, drop-back and actively spawning steelhead.
April 1 remains important date for New York anglers
Dan Ladd
March 17, 2023
April 1 doesn’t even have to be circled on the calendar if you’re a New York angler. It’s still that big of a day. Even though new fishing regulations put in place in recent years
