It was opening weekend for ducks in Seneca County, NY and many lucky hunters ended their morning with mallards and other local ducks in the bag.  Some birds were plucked…

Snipe, rail, and gallinule are migratory game birds that inhabit marshes and wetlands with a legal hunting season in New York State that runs from September 1 to November 9th for…

This recipe is perfect for wild turkey meat, which can be a little on the dryer side compared to store bought turkey.  By soaking the meat in buttermilk overnight, you…

The waterfowl season is wrapping up in most parts of NYS.  Here is a recipe to change up the typical goose recipe ruts we often get stuck repeating (for me…

17 years ago, the NY DEC established a special hunt before waterfowl season specifically for youth.  These extra two days provide youth ages 12-15 to gain crucial hunting experience next…

New York State made some significant changes to the September goose season, including a 15 per day bag limit, in an effort to decrease the over abundant resident geese populations….

Many lucky youth were able to take the first shots on big toms this weekend, April 20 & 21, during the spring turkey youth hunt.  The regular spring turkey season opens…

snow geese video 2013   The amount of snow geese gathered in Seneca County right now is incredible.  Literally miles, and miles of geese flying in the air and huge…

Some say that the flavor of snow geese is a bit stronger than Canada goose.  I haven’t noticed this per say, but I tend to stick to braising, smoking, or flavorful,…

Only one week left for hunting the elusive ruffed grouse  in New York State.  The season closes February 28, 2013.  Researchers at Cornell are collecting ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) samples to…