The Lake Ontario Committee (LOC) recently announced trout and salmon stocking reductions in response to conclusive evidence of two successive years of poor alewife reproduction. The stocking reductions, which are moderate in size, are intended to help reduce predatory demand … Continued
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently released a new instructional manual entitled “The I FISH NY Beginners’ Guide to Freshwater Fishing.” The I FISH NY Beginners’ Guide to Freshwater Fishing manual is composed of nine modules: … Continued
In partnership with New York Sea Grant, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced $192,000 in grants for nine projects to help Great Lakes coastal communities enhance their resiliency and protect water quality. Grants will be awarded … Continued
In New York State, the regular harvest season for black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass) opened on Saturday, June 18, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Anglers who previously were required to release all bass … Continued
Officials from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced the publication of “The Atlas of Inland Fishes of New York” as New York State Museum Record Series, Volume 7. Authored jointly by DEC and NYSM staff … Continued