The late C.W. "Bill" Severinghaus dedicated his life to studying North America's white-tailed deer. His work has affected every deer hunter in the U.S. since 1949. ... [+] Full Article

These state forests offer spring gobbler hunters thousands of acres of well-managed habitat where you can expect healthy, growing flocks of birds this season. (April 2008) ... [+] Full Article

Experts are predicting a banner year for New York’s spring turkey hunters. These top-rated public hunting areas are sure to offer exciting action in 2008. (February 2008). ... [+] Full Article

Good hunting awaits hardy sportsmen with seaworthy craft in Long Island Sound, where a variety of sea duck species may be found this month. (January 2008) ... [+] Full Article

Excellent upland gunning awaits adventurous grouse hunters on these well-managed Empire State public forests. (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article

Mike Maillet of Sparrowbush is no stranger to bowhunting or bears, but taking the new state-record bruin -- on the ground with one shot -- puts him in a league of his own! (September 2007) ... [+] Full Article

For exciting hot-season action, try these proven muskie lakes this month. Trolling big lures fast is the key to taking your biggest Empire State muskie ever! ... [+] Full Article

What can Empire State bass anglers expect when the season opens in 2008? Here’s a look. (May 2008) ... [+] Full Article

Here’s where to find some great public-access fishing for big spring stripers in New York’s rivers and saltwater bays. (May 2008) ... [+] Full Article

Here's a look at where to find -- and fish for -- New York's big Lake Ontario brown trout this season. (April 2008) ... [+] Full Article

Where to go for New York’s lunker walleyes later this spring? Here’s a look at five of the best places to go when the season opens. (March 2008). ... [+] Full Article

What’s in in store for Empire State trout anglers in 2008? Let’s have a look. (March 2008). ... [+] Full Article

As you plan your 2008 angling vacation schedule, here’s a look at 36 great fishing trips to consider. (February 2008). ... [+] Full Article

Where can you find some great winter fishing for trout, bass and other popular species near you this month? (January 2008) ... [+] Full Article

Dean Pitt spends nearly every winter weekend in search of the Salmon River's fabled lunker steelhead. Here's a look at how he does it. (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article

Some of New York’s top summertime pike waters produce fish over 20 pounds, with 30-pounders out there for persistent anglers to catch. Here’s where to find them this month. (July 2007) ... [+] Full Article