DEC ANNOUNCES NEW "STREAMLINED" FRESHWATER FISHING REGS
• changing the statewide regulation for rainbow trout and brown trout in ponds to allow for yearround fishing and aligning harvest limits for rainbow trout,...

THE MAGIC LURE
For the last 100 years, fishermen have been searching for the magic lure that fish can’t resist.

HOOKED ON FISHING!
Due to PCB pollution in the Hudson River, the DOH issued an advisory about eating fish from the river.

THE "CAGEYPILLAR" INCHWORM PATTERN
In this case, the adaptation is not so much about the appearance and presentation, but about the function of the fly when used in a certain set of conditions.

TURKEY HUNTING TICK ALERT AND THE POWASSAN VIRUS
Lyme Disease has been around long enough that most, if not all of you understand the precautions you should take while working in the outdoors or hunting.

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New York State Conservation Council
NYSCC’s mission is to aid in the formulation and establishment of sound policies and practices designed to conserve,...

Levels of Sponsorship
Receive a team registration (one foursome), 4 tickets to event luncheon, quarter page ad in the Council Cup program,...

PERCH BISQUE
1 lb. skinless, boneless perch fillets 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped leeks 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes or canned Handful of fresh parsley 2 garlic cloves,...

CALENDAR
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