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Behind The Antler Restriction Program

Written by Chris Kruger Friday, 19 June 2009 00:00

Growing up as a young hunter was harder than waiting for Christmas morning to open presents. I can remember the excitement of waiting for my father to get home so that we could finally start target practising in the back yard. I can still picture myself trying to hold the gun steady from shaking so hard. I can remember saying to my dad was, "This year I am going to get the big buck". Oh and I still say that ever year.

The New York antler restriction program started in 2005 as a way to increase the number of younger bucks that survive the hunting season and potentialy offer larger racks. However, in recent years, there has been growing interest and debate among hunters about whether this program works. The main concern from hunters seems to be, will there be anough bucks that exceed the antler restriction to provide a successful harvest. I will try to answer that question and shed some light on the success or failure of this program.

 

Read more: Behind The Antler Restriction Program
 

Free Fishing Days

Written by Chris Kruger Tuesday, 16 June 2009 09:33

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Free Fishing Days Each year, the last full weekend in June is designated as Free Fishing Days in New York
State. During those two days, anyone can fish New York State waters, and no fishing
license is required. This event started in 1991 to allow all people the opportunity to
sample the incredible fishing New York State has to offer. Since no license is required,
it is the perfect time to take a friend or relative fishing. In 2009, New York State's
Free Fishing Days are Saturday and Sunday, June 27 & 28. In addition to the June Free Fishing Days weekend, there are a number of "Free Fishing
Events" held in various locations across the state. Free Fishing Events are DEC sponsored
events (such as family fishing clinics) where participants can learn about fish
identification, fishing equipment and techniques, fisheries management, angling ethics
and aquatic ecology. Each of DEC's nine regions can sponsor up to four free fishing events
per year. Most free fishing events occur during the period from April through October.
For a listing of currently posted events, please view the table , but be sure to check
back periodically to see if additional events have been added. So, first time anglers, as well as those who have drifted away from the sport, should
take advantage of this opportunity to see how much fun fishing can be.

 

   
54°
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Humidity: 95%
Fri

52 | 77
11 | 25
Sat

59 | 78
15 | 25
Sun

62 | 73
16 | 22
Mon

64 | 77
17 | 25

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