Syracuse.com - Figura looking for examples of unique, well-supplied ice fishing shanties (Dec. 30, Jan. 1)

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Have an outdoors-related story or feature that you'd like to suggest? Contact Outdoors Editor David Figura a [email protected] or call 470-6066. This week's outdoors pages include stories about two girls from Lafayette who got impressive deer this past season and the issue of whether it's time to begin hunting moose in this state

Have an ice shanty you plan to use for the coming ice fishing season that's the envy of your friends and others?

Let me know about it. Send my a description (photos would help) at [email protected].

Here's what's on tap for the coming week's Outdoors pages in The Post-Standard.

Submitted photoBrooke Giancola with her 10-point buck taken Thanksgiving Day.

FRIDAY:- Main piece: More on the Giacola girls from Lafayette, who got impressive bucks this past hunting season.

Plus, CNY fishing report, and a sampling of DEC tickets handed out by local environmental conservation officers at the tail end of the past deer hunting season.

No column: (I'm on vacation all this week).

SUNDAY:- Main story: Is it time yet to have a moose hunting season in this state -- or what?

Also, a brief story about a Camillus man who's been getting some eye-opening shots with his trail camera and a pitch for others to send in wildlife photos from throughout Central New York this winter.

No column: (I'm on vacation).

Stories I'm working on when I get back:

- Late duck/goose seasons

- CNY biathlon club

- Ice fishing (when everything freezes over)

- Cross country/downhill skiing features or issues

- Snowmobile features/issues

- Predator hunting for coyotes

- rabbit hunting

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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