This coming weekend, anyone can fish in NYS without a fishing license.  This could be a great opportunity to try fishing for the first time, get back into fishing, introduce…

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup whole grain Panko breadcrumbs or crushed saltine crackers 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon…

Black bass, both large and small mouth, opens Saturday, June 15th.    A list of open bass fishing tournaments for Western and Central NY can be found on wnybass.com, along…

Ingredients 1 pound bass fillets, boneless and skinless (you can substitute other pan-fish fillets) 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice (juice from one small lime) 1 1/2 teaspoons…

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…

This venison nachos recipe is a crowd favorite, plus using venison lowers the fat content compared to typical beef versions! Ingredients 1 pound ground venison 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2-3…

Duck season is open until December 9th and then reopens after Christmas on December 29th in the western zone of New York.  Duck pizza is an easy weeknight meal for the whole family to…