Syracuse.com - Figura writing about banding ducks and coyote hunting (Feb. 24, 26)

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Have an interesting outdoors-related story idea for March? I'm all ears. Both of this week's stories came from readers. Send your suggestions to me at [email protected] or call me at 470-6066.

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<p>Man, this winter is sure moving fast. It'll be March before you know it.</p>

<p>I had planned on doing a story this winter on snowmobile poker runs, but the lack of snow ruined those plans.</p>

<p>However, I've been running a notice in the Outdoors Calendar recently about the Toad Hollow Trailriders 10th Annual Poker Run, set for this Saturday. The entry notes: "In case of no snow, participants can get from place to place by whatever means necessary." The event flyer says, “Come by sled, truck, car or horse....” </p>

<p>Anyway, here's what's on tap for this week on The Post-Standard's Outdoors pages:<br /><div id="asset-10588697" class="entry_widget_large entry_widget_right"><span class="adv-photo-large"><img height="251" width="380" src="http://media.syracuse.com/outdoors/photo/10588697-large.jpg" class="adv-photo" alt="2012-02-20-dn-coyote.JPG" /><span class="photo-data"><span class="byline">Dennis Nett</span><span class="caption"> Jeff Brown and his friend, Vince Fusco, went coyote hunting Monday morning in rural land just outside of Cazenovia. </span></span><span class="photo-bottom-left"><!-- IE6 HACK --></span><span class="photo-bottom-right"><!-- IE6 HACK --></span></span></div></p>

<p><strong>FRIDAY:</strong><br /><strong>Main piece:</strong><br />We go black and mallard duck banding with a small contingent of volunteers on the western shore of Cayuga Lake. The outing is being coordinated by the DEC and Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge folks.</p>

<p>Column: I update folks on the recent Lean2Rescue group outings in the Adirondacks and other developments.</p>

<p><strong>SUNDAY<br />Main piece:</strong> So, you want to go coyote hunting? What's the story? (I went out Monday with a couple of guys who used a radio-controlled, predator calling device). What other techniques are being used out there by CNY coyote hunters?</p>

<p><strong>Column:</strong> I give the highlights from the annual State of the Lake Ontario meeting Wednesday up in Mexico.</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>

<p>-<strong>Folks I'd like to get in contact with for future stories/columns:</strong><br />- Individuals who fish offshore at the power plant in Lansing on Cayuga Lake<br />- Those who hunt snow geese<br />- Someone who hunts crows.<br />- Anyone who's getting out in boats and fishing for perch, either on Oneida or any of the Finger Lakes.<br />- Individuals with outdoor passions who would make an interesting feature story.<br />- Someone who's saving big bucks by reloading their own ammunition.</p>

<p><strong>A BIG THANKS:</strong><br /> Friday's story about the duck banding was suggested by a member of The Post-Standard's Outdoors group; the coyote article was pitched by reader who's on The Post-Standard's Facebook page (PS Outdoors). <em>See links below about how to join either one.</em></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. <br /> </p>

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