First Time Hikers - The Adirondack Mountains
Our three day adventure took us from Buffalo, NY to the Adirondack Mountains. This six hour drive (approx. 370 miles) took us specifically to Keene Valley; a place some would consider to be the heart of the Adirondacks. Ahh…the smell of that brisk, fresh air. What a great time to be outdoors! We knew that this time of year would be the best time to go hiking. But there is one small problem…  Read More

Fourth Annual Walleye Event Upcoming
DUNKIRK: August 1, 2008 marks the start of the fourth annual Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Walleye Tournament, one of the fastest growing fishing events of the summer in WNY. This year, the NCCC ushers in additions to their already successful format, adding even more appeal to the summer tournament where “everybody wins.” By Rich Davenport.  Read More

NY Adopts Youth Mentor Bill
ALBANY: New York Governor David Paterson signed into law the Youth Hunter and Trapper Mentor Bill (A11033/ S8228) on Wednesday, July 24, 2008, effectively reducing NY’s minimum age for Big Game Firearms/ Regular Season hunting. This action has been a long time coming. By Rich Davenport.  Read More

VHS Takes Toll on WNY Muskie Fishery
It has been over a year since the discovery of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) type 4b in NY waters, and already its effects show devastating consequence for NYS Muskellunge fisheries, particularly in the famed waters of the Upper Niagara River. By Rich Davenport.  Read More