Syracuse.com - Figura writing about Brewerton fishing access site.... and 'Just how dangerous are coyotes?' (June 29, July 1)

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I'm also looking for anyone who has been attacked or had a scary encounter with a coyote while hunting locally, or while doing some other kind of outdoor pursuit. Also, anyone who has lost a pet (small dog/cat) to a coyote. Peter Chen/The Post-StandardPat Giarrusso (bottom), of Syracuse, fishes under the I-81 overpass to Oneida Lake, in Brewerton. Here's what's on tap for this week in the Outdoors pages of The Post-StandardFRIDAY:Main piece: Second in a series of "Shoreline Hot Spots," highlighting great spots to catch fish from shore in CNY. This week we'll be looking at Brewerton Fishing Access, located at the western end of Oneida Lake, just off Bartel Road.Column: We mention that officials have once again added chemicals to Caz Lake to get rid of milfoil, and ask DEC officials about what's planned to monitor the effects on the lake's fish population.Sunday:Main piece: I reported recently that a coyote attacked a turkey hunter in Tioga County, mistaking him for a hen. The question goes begging, particularly with coyotes become more plentiful around here.. just how dangerous are they? We ask several wildlife experts.Column: Still mulling my options.ANYTHING ELSE READERS OF THIS REPORT WOULD LIKE TO SEE ME WRITE ABOUT? The effectiveness of this report is two-fold. First it lets readers know what's coming up story-wise. It also allows readers a chance to affect coverage and provide sources for upcoming stories. Bottom line: Keep in touch and give input. You could make a difference as to what appears week to week on the outdoors page! Email me at [email protected] or call 470-6066.-Folks I'd like to get in contact with for future stories/columns:- Anglers who have fished the pro/am tournaments on Lake Ontario and have opinions about the "open communication rule" in the competitions. - Individuals who have successfully hunt wild boar in the Cortland County/Onondaga county area, or property owners who can show me recent examples of damage to the land/crops caused by these animals.If you want to join The Post-Standard's Outdoors Group and get this emailed directly to you, subscribe here..FIGURA ON FACEBOOK:For those who are on Facebook, I also have a PS Outdoors page, which I check several times daily for feedback and story ideas. I also post personal fishing and hunting and other outdoors-related photos from time to time and I ask members to do the same. When you join, please be sure and hit the "like" button.

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