Syracuse.com - Figura writing about stocking sturgeon in Cayuga Lake, the Youth Firearms Deer Hunt and resident Canada geese

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Man, it's a great time to be here. Hunting, the Salmon and Oswego river fishing scenes, fall foliage -- cool night air. Love it.

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<p><br />The outdoors scene in Central New York continues to unfold.</p>

<p>Man, it's a great time to be here. Hunting, the Salmon and Oswego river fishing scenes, fall foliage -- cool night air. Love it.</p>

<p><strong>Here's what I've been working on this week:</strong></p>

<p>- The DEC stocked 2,500 sturgeon fingerlings (about 6 inches apiece) in Cayuga Lake earlier this week. It's great to see sturgeon, the largest and longest-lived of any of the freshwater fishes, making a comeback in local waters. </p>

<p>- The upcoming three-day weekend marks the second annual Youth Firearms Deer Hunt. Send your photos of successful hunts to me at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Remember keep it tasteful. I'm looking for photos with no blood or gore. Photos of deer with their tongue hanging out will not be accepted.</p>

<p>- Resident Canada geese and problems associated with them. For those who've been following my outdoors blog, Patty Adjamine from New York City woman last week wrote me a highly critical email for posting a photo of a young boy following a successful Canada goose hunt with his Dad. After finding out more about her,<a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/outdoors/2013/10/new_york_city_woman_expresses.html#incart_river"> I posted her comments on my blog</a> and more than 75 comments were posted.</p>

<p>What became clear to me is that some readers are not informed about the extent of the problems associated with resident Canada geese in this area. As a result, <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/outdoors/2013/10/wanted_stories_about_resident.html#incart_river">I've asked readers to submit stories about what they're seeing or experiencing with Canada geese.</a> Please put them underneath my story on my blog so others can see. You can also send them to me at [email protected].</p>

<p>- Deer/motor vehicle accidents. Still collecting information on this. I'd like to thank the 14 individuals who have emailed me, relating tales of having multiple run-ins with deer. (One woman said she's hit 12 deer while living here the past 30 years). </p>

<p><strong>Other stuff I'm working on:</strong></p>

<p>- An update on the Reynolds Pheasant Farm down on the Cornell University campus</p>

<p>- Upland bird hunting</p>

<p>- The status of open versus privately owned, fee-required fishing areas along the Salmon River.</p>

<p>- An update on the TV show "The Run," a reality show based on the Salmon River fall scene that is currently filming its second season.</p>

<p>- Commercial gill netting of perch on Lake Ontario </p>

<p>- So, what's the deal with how the water level on Lake Ontario is regulated? A new plan addressing that issue is quite controversial.</p>

<p>- An update on the volunteer-based cormorant harassment program on Oneida Lake.</p>

<p>- A story on minority sportsmen (and women) who hunt, fish and hike in Central New York. </p>

<p>- Continued updates on <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/outdoors/2013/05/take_the_figura_challenge_and.html">The Figura Challenge</a>. (I've extended it into the fall.)</p>

<p><strong>ANYTHING ELSE READERS OF THIS REPORT WOULD LIKE TO SEE ME WRITE ABOUT? </strong><br />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 <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or call 470-6066.</p>

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<p><strong>FIGURA ON FACEBOOK:</strong><br />For those who are on Facebook, I also have a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PostStandardOutdoors#!/PostStandardOutdoors#!/photo.php?fbid=3369108872206&set=a.1178365985003.2028364.1403751639&type=1&theater&notif_t=like">PS Outdoors page</a>, 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. </p>

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