Outdoors
Bait dealers pushing to change ban
This is the second of a three-part series on fishery issues affecting area waterways. (Updated: 02/07/10 6:43 AM )
Meetings
• Orleans Chapter of SCOPE, Apollo Restaurant, 13939 Main St., Albion, 7 p. m., Monday. Call (585) 765-9122. (Updated: 02/07/10 6:43 AM )
Notebook
The 13th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count begins its tally taking Friday. (Updated: 02/07/10 6:43 AM )
Avon Anglers hosting tournaments
Avon Anglers have planned two family-friendly ice-fishing tournaments for Saturdays in February. Both tourney sites offer attendees free ice fishing clinics with AA pro staffers. (Updated: 02/07/10 6:43 AM )
Forums gather data on invaders
This is the first of three columns on fishery issues affecting area waterways. The second installment will cover baitfish regulations, and the third will focus on Asian carp concerns. (Updated: 01/31/10 6:18 AM )
Calendar /Events in the great outdoors
Meetings (Updated: 01/31/10 6:18 AM )
Notebook
One pheasant rearing program will soon be flying in a different direction. (Updated: 01/31/10 6:18 AM )
Gun classes welcome teen shooters
Youths have an opportunity to learn correct gun use as well as accurate shooting skills during upcoming sessions of the Teen Shooting Academy. (Updated: 01/31/10 6:18 AM )
Hounds can get rabbits on the run
From the first yelp of the hounds to heading home with game that will soon be hasenpfeffer (rabbit stew), cottontail rabbit hunts provide a relaxed kind of enjoyment each winter season. (Updated: 01/24/10 5:59 AM )
Meetings
• Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs, 4-H Bldg., Lockport, 7 p. m., Monday. Call 434-7176. (Updated: 01/24/10 5:59 AM )
Notebook
The Springville Field and Stream Club marked its 75th year of conservation and service programs. (Updated: 01/24/10 5:59 AM )
Preserve keeps kids, caregivers connected
Finding out nice things about nature can come to us at any age. The smallest of children respond favorably with the right showing of and telling about outdoors things, creatures, and happenings. (Updated: 01/24/10 5:59 AM )
Fishing line: Frozen prospects
Chilling and thawing is gnawing at both ice and open-water fishing prospects. Check on both
ice surfaces and stream or open lake areas before heading out for some fishing fun. (Updated: 01/19/10 11:05 PM )
Sportsmen rally the pro-gun troops
Sportsmen and women in Western New York often are not aware of what legislative folk are saying and doing in Albany. (Updated: 01/17/10 6:56 AM )
Meetings
• Fin, Feather and Fur Conservation Society (3-F Club), 904 Swann Road, Youngstown, 7:30 p. m., Tuesday. Call 791-3809. (Updated: 01/17/10 6:56 AM )