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

Looking for world-class muskie fishing? The St. Lawrence River is the place to be this month. A 55-pound specimen was taken last season, and bigger fish are out there waiting for you! (August 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

Here's where to go for some great June bass fishing in New York in 2007. There proven lakes come highly recommended by anglers and biologists alike. (June 2007) ... [+] Full Article

Vacationing families can choose from a wide variety of options for their 2007 recreational outings, from Lake Ontario to Long Island. Here's a list of hotspots to get you started. (June 2007) ... [+] 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

In recent seasons, Empire State bowhunters have been downing some world-class bucks. Here's a look at some of the biggest of all taken last year. (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article

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

New York hunters continue to take trophy-class bucks from every corner of the Empire State. Here's where to focus your efforts this season, based on long-term trends. (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article

Empire State autumn turkey hunters have plenty of room to roam on public lands this season. Here's where you can bust a flock and then call them back in. (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article

Over the last few years, most of New York's deer management regions have shown an increase in population and harvests. That means deer hunters have plenty to look forward to this year. Here's a closer look. (October 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

Frank Waltman had two chances to bag one of the biggest bucks in New York. Here's what happened -- plus a look at some other top-rated bucks taken by Empire State hunters last season. (September 2007) ... [+] Full Article

Joseph Ebel's archery non-typical from Tompkins County was one of the top five taken in the Northeast last year! (August 2007) ... [+] Full Article