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Venison Donation Program
Bagged a deer that you're not going to eat? This organization would be
glad for the meat. Go
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Source: NY State Conservation Council
One
man's list of NY state Hunting information
Although the dates list 2000, this website will give you the general idea
of large and small game seasons. Go
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Source: Sidewinder.
Fall Fishing: Crown Point, NY
Roger Lee Brown calls himself the "Bass Coach". This Crown Point,
NY native has posted a lot of valuable information on Fall fishing, including
good fall patterns for Northern NY. Go
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Source: The Bass Coach
Understanding
Fall Fishing
Think that the fish don't bite after the first frost? In fact, trout feed
frantically during autumn to store up energy reserves for the long winter
ahead. Go
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Source: BC Adventure
Turkey
season
In addition to providing information on obtaining a license,and fall and
spring hunting statistics, this website offers valuable information on
hunter
safety. Go
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Source: DEC NY
Your
Guide to Snow Fall
The personal labour of love created by an actuary who has compiled a huge
amount of information on snow conditions at ski-locations across North
America. Go
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Source: Tony Crocker
High
Peaks Wilderness Area
Information on the NYS public lands areas including trail
conditions, safety information, regulations and press releases on
important issues like burning bans, trail closures, etc. . Go
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Source: NYS DEC
Adirondack
Mountain Club
This organization is dedicated to promoting enjoyment and conservation
of the glorious wilderness surroundings that are in the Adirondack park.
Information on adventure event, education and lecture series, and advocacy
and conservation issues. Go
>>
Source: Adirondack Mountain Club
X-country
Snow reports
It's easy to find comprehensive information on the snow conditions at
downhill resorts. It used to be that x-country skiiers were out of luck
-- we often resorted to calling the corner store in Pulaski, NY to find
out what the snow was like! This website has a very comprehensive listing
of x-country resorts in NY and VT. Go
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Source: Snocountry.net
Saranac
Lake Winter activities
A list of local
winter activities and service providers. Go
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Source: Saranac Lake's Chamber of Commerce
The
Best of the Adirondacks
An allround guide to the Adirondacks with information on places to eat,
sleep and things to do. Go>>
Source: Yahoo, Travel/Leisure
Jackrabbit
Trail: Adirondack State Park
With many access points along the 18 mile trail and it's ranking as intermediate
difficulty, the Jackrabbit Trail may be a terrific trail for people looking
for a day hike or overnight hike. Fall hikers will be wowed by vistas of
colour; Winter trekkers will find terrific snowshoeing and back country
skiing fun. Go
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Source: Yahoo, Travel/Leisure
Hunting
Regulations for New York state
Nearly 3/4 of a million people hunt in New York state. This website provides
a huge amount of information including safety tips, seasons, liscencing,
firearm regulations and more. Go
>>
Source: DEC NY
Downhill
Skiing Injury Alert
Shaped skis actually contribute to a higher rate of knee injuries. You'll
be surprised to find out that the injuries are in the intermediate to
advanced skiers rather than beginners. The hypothesis is that the new
shaped skis require slightly different technique than the old long boards.
. . Go
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Source: Skiing Magazine
Lake
Ontario fish outlook for Summer 2002
While this article starts out listing a number of issues that may
have a significant impact on Lake Ontario fishing -- namely foreign invaders
like the goby, quagga and european ruffle -- it balances the bad with
good news. The good news is that stocked brown trout are gaining a foot
hold and lakers and inland salmon numbers seem to be steady. Go
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Source: NewYorkGameandFish.com
Windows
on the Wild
While Outside magazine generally caters to the tent and backpack set,
this article features a number of great, old fashioned lodges (like in
the heyday of the Adirondacks). A local NY lodge made their top ten list.
Go
>>
Source: Outside Magazine
Howdy
partners!
Sometimes it is terrific to walk trails alone. But othertimes it can be
great to have a trail buddy to share the experience with. Knowing that
someone will be waiting at the trail head can also provide excellent motivation
when your pillow whispering 'just 10 more minutes'! Use this website to
find people with similar interests. Of course, even on the trail you need
to be smart about your personal safety!
Go >>
Source: Buddy-up.com
The
Evolution of the backpack
My backpack appears slightly to the right of the monkey in this evolutionary
scheme. It is interesting to read how materials and changing ideas of
the "essentials" contribute to the design. Go
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Source: Away.com
Liquid
Lunch
Keeping hydrated is the key to performance. Whether you are climbing,
hiking, or merely mowing the lawn, there are serious consequences to getting
dehyrdated. One of the most important rules to remember is to begin a
regular schedule of drinking -- before you get thirsty. Go
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Source: Rock & Ice Magazine
Wilderness
Medicine
Read all about wilderness medicine by selecting article titles from the
drop down menu. Topics covered include everything from environmental hazards,
to search and rescue to medico-legal issues that arise in wilderness medicine.
Go
>>
Source: Wilderness Medicine Society
Weather
Station at Paul Smith College
You'll find more than your average weather information at this site. Go
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Source: Paul Smith College
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