Big fish, bigger stakes: Lake Placid’s lake trout caught in derby crosshairs
Local guides blame out-of-state contest for dwindling giants, but state officials see little threat
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Efforts to wipe out Little Moose Lake’s smallmouth bass population backfire
Cornell research contains unexpected lessons for managing invasive fish
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Nest rafts help to boost loon populations
By Mike Lynch
The structures can protect nests from rising waters and human disturbances.
The moose that won’t move: DEC closes Goodman Mt. trail after bull moose settles in
State officials closed the trail for now, citing safety concerns for both hikers and the animal
Lawmakers seek answers on wolves’ presence in New York
By Times Union
Wolf sightings in NY spark legislative push for increased DNA testing
Blackpoll warbler: ‘nature’s hearing test’
By Birdwatch
Learn more about the hard-to-track blackpoll warbler and how to spot it in the Adirondacks
Plan aims to preserve Adirondack brook trout fisheries
Adirondack brook trout face numerous threats, but DEC's new management plan offers hope for preserving the species
Following last summer’s bear deaths, Old Forge ramps up efforts to protect wildlife from harassment
Violators who feed or harass wildlife in town of Webb could face fines as high as $1,500 per offense
Native lake trout success story in Lake Champlain: stocking to end this year
As wild population thrives, New York, Vermont and feds celebrate milestone in decades-long restoration work
New York updates list of vulnerable fish species
By Mike Lynch
The update includes several Adirondack species including the round whitefish, which has been downgraded from endangered to threatened.