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HuntingNY-News · January 8, 2014

I'll also be writing about the changing of the guard in regard to the presidency of the Onondaga Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs.

It's been a cold and interesting week so far. I've been battling a cold since Friday, but I'm hoping to get out ice fishing soon.

Meanwhile, here's what I'm working on this week:

- Bald eagles on Onondaga Lake (birders who want to see this magnificant bird) and duck hunters who want to hunt nearby.

- The "Shot Heard Throughout New York State" protest slated for this Saturday in opposition to the SAFE Act. Also, what is happening Jan. 15 with the law and how it will impact local sportsmen and women.

- The Onondaga Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs has a new president (David Simmons, of Baldwinsville). I'm also planning a Q&A with Stephen Wowelko, the departing president.

- An update on the new state law requiring boater safety courses.

- Annual Bob Evans Coyote hunt set for this weekend.

- Pompey man, a well-known hunter, turns over conservation easement of his 247 acres to Finger Lakes Trust, which essentially ensures his property won't be developed.

- Extreme outdoor winter adventures.

- An update, and implications of the statewide Wild Boar War.

- CNY winters and the need for making snow at ski resorts. (costs, etc.).. I've heard the little community ski clubs in particular resorts are being extremely strapped by the costs of their snow-making equipment.

- Update on joint city/county deer task force...

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