Syracuse.com - Figura writing about great places to cross country ski and the state's new gun control laws (Jan. 18, 20)

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Looking to do a story on rabbit hunting. Anyone having any luck out there?

Cross country skiers at the Osceola Cross Country ski area. Dick Blume/The Post-Standard It's a been a crazy week. The snow has melted and now it's turning cold again. The governor quickly signed off on some strict gun control measures.

Here's what's on tap for this week in The Post-Standard:

FRIDAY:

Main piece: I'm optimistic. I feel there will be more snow -- and soon. Enough to cross country ski. I polled readers recently on their favorite places and I compiled a list.

Column: Came across a guy last weekend who has saved this newspaper's fishing reports since 1984; the Whitney Point crappie derby is postponed...and it's time to sign up for 'Valentine's in the Forest' the annual fundraiser at Highland Forest.

SUNDAY

Main piece: The governor's new control measures have created quite a stir. I talk to experts and locals to give a pro/con approach to each of the key points.

Column: The DEC has instituted a special deer hunting season in parts of Tompkins County this month -- a season that allows hunters to kill up to two antler-less deer a day, every day.

READER HELP REQUESTED:

- I'd like to talk to a snowmobile trail groomer who's seen wild boar while on the job. Can anyone steer me in the right direction? I've heard this for several years now and I'd like to see if for myself.

- Looking to speak to some experienced winter campers.

- Would like to interview an expert and try my hand at building an igloo.. and spending the night in one. Can anybody help me with this?

- Burning snowmobile Issues or suggestions about someone I should write a profile story on from the CNY snowmobile scene.

- Looking to do a story on rabbit hunting. Anyone having any luck out there?

strong>ANYTHING ELSE READERS OF THIS REPORT WOULD LIKE TO SEE ME WRITE ABOUT? </strong>

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