Syracuse.com - Figura writing about rifle hunting in Onondaga County, white deer and ice fishing

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I'm seeking story ideas for coverage of the opening day of trout fishing season this year, which is less than three weeks away..

Man, look at all the snow today. Time to get the snowblowers and shovels out again. I can feel my back hurting already.

When is this going to end?

NEED SOME HELP:

1). If you have a photo from the current ice fishing season, please send it to me ASAP. I'm putting together a photo slideshow of the best submitted shots from this winter. Send photos to [email protected] and include the full names of person(s) in the photo, where they live, when and where photo was taken.

2). Do you have a permanent ice shanty on the ice this winter? DEC regulations say it must be removed after this Saturday (March 15). If you have one, please contact me at [email protected] or by calling 470-6066.

Meanwhile, here's what I've been writing about this week and will continue working on into next week.

- Should hunters in Onondaga County be allowed to hunt deer with rifles? (Many surrounding counties allow it).

- An update on the status of the former Seneca Army Depot and its white deer population.

- How does this year's skiing season compare with past seasons? Is there a record in sight in regard to how late the slopes stay open?

- The five local men who are among those scheduled to be inducted this spring into the New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame.

- The banner ice fishing year we've been having, in addition to the fact that most of the local lakes are still frozen over.

- A cautionary story about putting your wife's mind at ease when you go out ice fishing.

- An update on the state's war against wild boars.

-An update on the joint city/county deer task force.

SEEKING STORY IDEAS FOR OPENING DAY OF TROUT FISHING SEASON:

The season opener is less than three weeks away. What would you like to see included in this year's coverage? I'm interested in new trends, human interest stories/traditions and interesting personalities who should be profiled. Send your suggestions to [email protected].

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.

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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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