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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Regionally, bear harvest increased in the Adirondacks, where hunters killed 606. That represents a return to a normal level after an exceptionally low harvest in 2011.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Rochester-area media report that critics sent thousands of emails to officials in the village of Holley urging them to call off the hunt.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  State officials say last year's hunting season in New York had the fewest number of shooting incidents on record with 24 people shot.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Hunting and fishing enthusiasts will be able to participate in several hands-on activities at this weekend's New York Sportsman Show at the SRC Arena, but will not be able to buy guns.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The New York Sportsman’s Show will be at the SRC Arena Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Monday, January 07, 2013  School safety will be front and center at a forum in Oswego later this week.

Monday, November 05, 2012  A hunter is being treated for a gunshot wound and another man faces weapons charges after a hunting accident in Jefferson County.

Monday, September 03, 2012  A bill that would continue New York state's restrictions and seasons for hunting with a crossbow until December 2014 is before Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Department of Environmental Conservation officials said Thursday they are making the changes as part of their five-year Deer Management Plan.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Twenty-three mayors and town supervisors from Buffalo to Long Island are endorsing a bill backed by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to fight prescription drug abuse.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  The Syracuse Auto Dealers Association is getting ready for this year's auto expo. The charity kickoff Wednesday night.

Monday, January 30, 2012  The state Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking public comment on its five-year plan that would expand hunting and trapping seasons for bobcats.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Authorities say a state police bomb disposal unit had to be called to a northern New York school after a homemade explosive device was found in a student's gym locker, along with a machete and hunting knife.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  A Waterloo man was shot in the neck in a hunting accident.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  A court showdown is set to take place in the Madison County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon over whether localities have a right to ban natural gas drilling.