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Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Nov. 30, 2018 https://ift.tt/2DT2awP
Northwest Zone– Captain Laura Petreikis
In Ogle County, CPO Beltran spoke to a Byron man regarding his deer harvest posted on his social media page. The man had time to post on the date of harvest, but he failed to check in the deer harvest in the legal timeframe. Appropriate enforcement action was taken
In Ogle County, CPO Beltran investigated the cause of death of an eagle along IL Route 2. It was determined that the eagle was feeding on a carcass in the road when it was struck by a motor vehicle. The eagle was transferred to the US Fish and Wildlife Service
In Rock Island County, CPO Francisko checked multiple trout fishermen at Prospect Pond. He observed suspect behavior by a man who hastily left the area. A compliance check was conducted at the man’s vehicle, and the man had his limit of five trout but did not have a valid fishing license or a trout stamp. A citation was issued for no fishing license, and a written warning was issued for the trout stamp violation. The trout were handled per DNR policy.
In LaSalle County, CPO Filipiak was on a foot patrol at Starved Rock State Park when he observed two individuals consuming alcohol in a posted restricted area. While questioning the individuals, he smelled the aroma of burnt cannabis and asked if the individuals had any. Cannabis cigarettes were observed in an open compartment of the female’s backpack. When asked for their identification, the female was unable to produce anything with her name on it. The female provided a fake name and a fake date of birth. Both individuals were escorted to the Starved Rock Visitor’s Center; however, the male decided to flee on foot towards the parking lot. CPO Filipiak engaged in the foot pursuit, and he was able to catch the individual and place him under arrest. The female ran through the woods and became lost. CPO Kaufman assisted by locating the female. The male was charged with fleeing to elude a police officer and possession of alcohol in a restricted area. The female was charged with obstruction of identification and possession of alcohol in a restricted area. She also received a civil violation for possession of cannabis.
In Putnam County, CPO Finn encountered a hunter hunting in a baited area. The bow hunter stated he knew there was salt near his stand, and that was why he placed his stand there. He also stated that did not place the salt, so he felt it was okay to hunt there. The hunter was educated on the laws of hunting by use or aid of bait. Two citations were issued for hunting by use or aid of bait and unlawful attempt to take of white-tailed deer. Three written warnings were also issued.
In Fulton County, CPO Thompson conducted an interview of a Smithfield man who allegedly falsified a harvest report. He received a confession to violations which included failure to tag immediately upon kill, unlawful use of another’s permit, falsification of a harvest report, and unlawful transport of an uncased bow. The man admitted to intentionally using his antlerless permit to tag a young buck and using a friend’s permit to tag an additional doe he had shot. Two citations and several warnings were issued, and an antlerless only permit was seized.
In Fulton County, CPO Thompson cited a Morton man for unlawful feeding/baiting of white-tailed deer. Three locations were found where corn and mineral blocks were used to attract wild deer. Upon further investigation, he identified the individual who placed the bait and obtained a confession. Two citations and several warnings were issued.
In Hancock County, CPO Wheatley received information regarding a Hamilton man who bought a deer tag, hunting license, and habitat stamp after killing a deer. The source provided all information needed to identify the subject. The man was located; and after a short interview, he confessed to the crime. The man was cited for hunting without a license, hunting without a permit, and failure to tag immediately upon harvest.
In Jersey County, CPO Goetten found two subjects hunting on property they did not have permission to be on. They were also hunting over bait and hunting without a state habitat stamp. Seven citations were issued, and a bow and ground blind were seized. Additional charges involving two rifles were also filed.
In Pike County, CPO Blazinic arrested a subject for white-tailed deer archery hunting in a baited area. The subject had baited the area with granular deer mineral and soy beans. The subject had also shot an opossum out of season with archery equipment. The subject was charged with unlawful white-tailed deer hunting in a baited area, unlawful feeding of white-tailed deer, and unlawful harvest of an opossum with archery equipment. The subject’s compound bow was seized for forfeiture.
In Morgan County, CPO Wichern observed an Ashland deer hunter hunting with a crossbow after legal hours. After a short interview, it was determined the archery hunter had also previously hunted from a baited ladder stand belonging to his friend on the same property. The hunter was charged with hunting after hours, and the subject provided the name of the second
Ashland hunter who owned the baited stand. The owner of the baited stand agreed to meet CPO Wichern at the baited deer stand that evening. After a short interview, it was determined that he and another nonresident deer hunter had placed a mineral block and trail camera at the location of an old bait hole on the property in August. He agreed to remove the deer stand and camera from the area and cover the baited area with pallets and brush. The subjects were charged with deer bait placement.
In Sangamon County, CPO Wichern received a TIP complaint regarding two fishermen taking an over limit of rainbow trout at Southwind Park. The following day he observed a subject catch several trout and give away a total of three trout to other fishermen. The fisherman was also observed throwing the trout that he possessed on the shore and proceed to his vehicle in the adjacent parking lot. CPO Wichern stopped the subject and questioned him about the two, dead trout that he threw on the shore as he left. The fisherman produced an Illinois fishing license and inland trout stamp and
Northeast Zone – Capt. Brett Scroggins
In McHenry County, CPO Kelley handled a complaint involving a duck blind on the Fox River and nearby homes. The blind was found to be legally situated.
In Cook County, While on patrol, CPOs Ausmus and Sanford received a tip from a citizen that there were subjects unlawfully snagging in Belmont Harbor. Upon arrival, the CPOs observed one male subject standing above the dock. They also observed three other males coming and going over the fence to/from the dock. The CPOs documented the violations, and three of the four subjects were issued citations for snagging in waters closed to snagging and unlawful snagging within 200 feet of a moored watercraft. Several snag poles, hooks, and a net with two salmon were seized. The subjects have a pending court appearance.
In Cook County, CPO Ausmus conducted snagging enforcement. He observed five subjects snagging from a dock at Belmont Harbor. When he spoke with the subjects, all denied knowing they were in violation. All subjects possessed valid fishing licenses and salmon stamps; however, each subject was issued a citation for unlawful snagging in closed waters and warnings for snagging within 200 feet of a moored watercraft.
In Cook County, CPOs Stanbary and Ausmus conducted fish enforcement for the fall trout opener at William W. Powers State Recreation Area. A fisherman was issued a written warning after he was observed urinating in a parking lot in plain view of park visitors. Later in the patrol, a fisherman at Diversey Harbor was cited for unlawfully snagging in an area closed to snagging.
In Cook County, while conducting waterfowl enforcement at William W. Powers State Recreation Area, CPO Stanbary checked a pair of hunters. One hunter had not signed or affixed his federal migratory bird stamp to his hunting license. He also noted that both of their shotguns were cased with the safety in the fire position. The CPO reminded the pair to make sure their guns were in the safe position at all times until ready to fire while afield. A written warning was issued for the stamp violation. A written warning was also issued for an uncovered/unsecured battery on their boat.
In Cook County, while conducting trout enforcement at inland trout lakes, CPO Stanbary issued a written warning to a fisherman after he was found fishing with no inland trout stamp. The fisherman had no fish in his possession and immediately used his phone to purchase the stamp from the IDNR website. A second trout fisherman was issued a written warning for no license in possession.
In Cook County, CPO Stanbary was on patrol when he cited a salmon fisherman in Burnham Harbor after he was found fishing and in possession of a salmon with no salmon stamp. The fish was seized from the fisherman. Another fisherman was issued a written warning for no valid nonresident fishing license. A third fisherman was issued a written warning for no salmon stamp.
In Cook County, CPO Thornley received a call about a waterfowl hunter who inadvertently shot a swan. CPO Thornley met with the hunter, and the hunter stated he heard a bird flying and jumped up and shot. The hunter stated he was looking into the sun, and it was hard to see what it was. The hunter then noticed it was a mute swan and contacted the officer. CPO Thornley advised it was the hunter’s responsibility to know what he was shooting at, and a citation was issued for unlawful take of a migratory game bird.
In Cook County, CPO Mooi observed three men snagging in Jackson Harbor. One man was actively snagging, and the other two were drinking and watching. A compliance check was conducted, and the man could not find his salmon stamp. A record check was conducted, and the man was found to not have a salmon stamp. A citation was issued for the violation.
In Cook County, while conducting a snagging enforcement detail, CPOs Ausmus and Sanford located three individuals snagging salmon in waters closed to snagging and snagging within 200 feet of multiple moored watercraft. A fishing compliance check was conducted, and all three individuals were issued citations for unlawful snagging in waters closed to snagging and unlawful snagging within 200 feet of a moored watercraft. One of the individuals was also issued written warnings for no valid sport fishing license or Lake Michigan salmon stamp. Two snagged Chinook salmon, three snagging rods/reels, a landing net, and seven snag hooks were seized as evidence.
In Cook County, CPOs Thornley and Sanford conducted sport fish enforcement at various harbors along Lake Michigan. CPO Thornley issued a written warning for snagging within 200 feet of a moored boat at Montrose Harbor. CPO Thornley issued two written warnings to two men who did not possess a salmon stamp. In a separate incident, CPO Thornley spotted a fisherman snagging on the west side of Montrose Harbor. The man was issued a citation for unlawful snagging in an area prohibited for snagging. The man was also issued a citation for no fishing license and a written warning for no salmon stamp.
South Zone – Capt. Jim Mayes
In St. Clair County, CPO Schachner patrolled a property that has been periodically hunted illegally despite the landowner not allowing hunting, and he discovered two fresh gut piles. Further investigation revealed that both deer were shot on the property. Various items left by the hunters were seized as evidence, and additional evidence was documented. Shortly after leaving the property, CPO Schachner received multiple complaints of two subjects illegally killing deer in that area. Several photos were obtained, and the violators were identified. Contact was made the following day, and both violators confessed. Two 8-point deer heads/racks were seized, and each subject received two citations with mandatory court. The deer were already at a local processer, and the meat was donated to a local food pantry.
In St. Clair County, a subject was arrested for failure to tag a doe immediately upon kill. The deer was harvested at Kaskaskia State Fish and Wildlife Area. CPO Ray met the individuals as they appeared from wood line, and the subject retrieved his hunting license and unused deer permit from his truck.
In Franklin County, CPOs Jourdan and Folden found three men in possession of an over limit of crappie at Rend Lake. The men had 87 crappie, 41 of which were over 10 inches. The limit is 25 per person, and only 10 can be over 10 inches in length. The CPOs issued three citations, and one written warning was issued.
In Madison County, While conducting general wildlife enforcement, CPOs Ray and Goetten observed two male subjects riding dirt bikes down a creek on private property. The subjects stated that they were looking for rocks and thought they were on federal property. It was discovered that both subjects were wanted on active warrants.
In Madison County, CPO Liebl was notified of an incident at Horseshoe Lake State Park. Some vehicles were seen in an area that has been closed for several years and was blocked by large concrete barricades. One of the barricades was tipped over and partially pulled out of the way. Two vehicles had driven around the barricade and went back to the lake. While dealing with those two individuals, another vehicle drove around the barricade and went back to the lake. All three drivers were issued citations for operating a vehicle in a restricted area. After all the vehicles left the area, a local farmer used a tractor to place the barricade in its original position.
In Perry County, CPO Vasicek is investigating a hunting accident that occurred on IDNR property within Pyramid State Recreation Area. The male subject fell from a tree and broke his leg while preparing to archery deer hunt. He was transported to Saint Louis University for treatment.
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Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – Nov. 30, 2018 https://ift.tt/2Ql1NlF
North
Chain: The channels have been producing good catches of panfish on small tungsten jigs tipped single spikes. There are few reports on walleyes and bass as the launches are all frozen over and the bigger water is not safe for travel yet.
Pistakee Bay has been producing good catches of white bass in 15-foot depths. The crappie bite also has been good, but finding them is hard. They have been suspending on the breaklines near deeper water. The north end of Channel Lake has been producing good catches of panfish. The weeds are still green and are holding good quality fish.
Lake Michigan: Reports of perch from Navy Pier are good. Smaller fish are around with some big ones mixed in. Double rigs with minnows or shrimp are being effective. Some larger fish are being caught on small flukes and other plastics. Remember to bring a net as the occasional trout can be in the mix.
There are reports of perch being caught around 95th Street. Standard fare of double rigs with shrimp or minnows is working.
Downtown harbors are producing some decent catches of perch. The fish are running small so a lot of sorting is required, but crappie rigs with shrimp or fathead minnows seem to be producing the best. Some anglers are having good luck utilizing the belly meat of the perch as well. Artificial plastics such as small minnow-style plastics rigged on double rigs and pulled along the weedbeds can produce some of the larger fish. Fishing bottom rigs with minnows and feather-tied hooks has also been good producer.
South
Crab Orchard Lake: Anglers are reporting that crappies are being found at depths ranging from about six to 10 feet. Most are in heavy cover near points. The best baits have been minnows and jigs. Bright colors seem to be the best bet. Bluegills are being caught near riprap and around weedbeds on the typical bluegill baits. Bass fishing has been slow.
Baldwin Lake: Largemouth bass fishing has slowed. Bluegills are biting on worms in six to eight feet of water. Crappie and catfish fishing has been fair.
Carlyle Lake: White bass are hungry for jigs. Bluegill fishing is fair on worms. Sauger fishing has been fair. Crappie fishing is so-so, and most success is with minnows.
Kinkaid Lake: Overall, fishing has been slow. Bluegills had been biting on worms, but the bite has tapered off. Crappies are slow, but some are being taken on minnows in 12 to 15 feet of water. Muskies are being caught, though action is slow.
Horseshoe Lake: Crappies have started biting better. Brush piles in deep water have provided the best action. Minnows and jigs are equally effective. Bass have been slow, as have bluegills.
Lake of Egypt: Bluegills are still on the beds and can be caught on a variety of baits. Crappies have also moved into deep cover. Minnows and jigs are both effective. Bass action has been good. The larger fish have moved deep, 14-22 feet. Soft plastics and jigs are the best bets. Some anglers fishing early in the morning are picking up fish on spinnerbaits and crankbaits.
Little Grassy: Crappies have moved off the banks and are holding in 15-20 feet of water. Minnows are the primary bait. Catfish are in shallow areas and are being caught in good numbers on red wigglers and nightcrawlers. Bass are still holding in shallow areas. Anglers are taking fish on soft plastics and twitch baits.
Rend Lake: Crappies are biting fair on jigs fished along the Route 154 riprap and over crappie sets in Gun Creek and near bridge pillars. Bass fishing has been slow.
Central
Powerton Lake: Smallmouths are being caught on crankbaits and small jigs. Good currents are reported in the discharge area. Bandits and inline spinners also are working.
Lake Bloomington: Bluegills are biting on worms, but are slow and small. Crappies are being caught on minnows in 12 to 14 feet.
Lake Decatur: Crappies are being caught on minnows. Bluegill fishing has been slow, with a few being caught on worms. Catfish have been very slow on worms and stinkbaits.
Lake Shelbyville: Crappies have been biting in shallows or around brush on jigs and tubes of chartreuse with yellow, red or white and chartreuse tubes. Muskies are biting below the spillway.
Clinton Lake: Crappie fishing has been fair near brush with minnows. Bluegills are being caught on worms near shore.
Lake Springfield: Bluegills are biting on worms along shorelines. Crappie fishing has been slow. Catfish have been biting on shad. White bass have been hitting spinnerbaits near the bridges.
Lake Taylorville: A few catfish have been taken on dough baits. Bluegills excellent on worms. Crappies good to excellent on minnows. Bass have been hitting plastic worms.
Coffeen Lake: Bass are good on topwater baits, crankbaits and plastics. Bluegills are fair on wax worms and fairly shallow catfish are good on dip baits, crawlers and cut bait, with some big flatheads being landed. Stripers are fair on deep running crankbaits.
Sangchris Lake: Bass were fair to slow around timber cover on plastics. Catfish were fair on cut baits and shad. Flatheads are good to fair on live baits.
Rivers
Illinois River: The walleye and sauger bite has dropped off. The bite shut down and fish are harder to find. Anglers who are catching fish are finding them here and there and nothing is showing up as a good pattern. Trolling lead core with stickbaits or three-way rigs with the bottom weight being a jig and minnow and an F-9 Rapala on the long line. Work the flats created on the current bends.
Fox River: The walleye bite is starting to pick up with some fish being reported at the McHenry Dam and also in the Elgin area. The fish are being caught on Gulp-style jigs as well as jerkbaits. There have been some good schools of white bass showing up.
Kankakee River: Pike have been lively, and smallmouth bass have been biting near Momence on minnows and spinners. The catfish bite has died, as the fish have gone into their wintering holes. Smaller baits with a lot of scent are best.
Des Plaines: The walleyes have been found using jerkbaits and jointed minnowbaits. They are being taken in the evening hours working the deeper holes that are adjacent to shallow water. Good numbers of northern pike are also to be found fishing live bait under a float or throwing inline spinners and jerkbaits.
Rock River (Milan): Channel cats biting on just about anything. Fish are biting on liver, nightcrawlers, minnows, leeches and stinkbait below the Sears Dam in the Rock River.
Rock River (Byron): Good-sized channel catfish are being taken from the creeks with cheesebait, chicken liver, minnows and cut bait (crushed minnows). A few using nightcrawlers were also reported.
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Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – Nov. 30, 2018 https://ift.tt/2DSUgnv
Season Dates
Dec. 3: Second firearms deer season closes (tentative)
Banquets/Fundraisers
Jan. 19, 2019: Illinois Wabash Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Stoney Ridge Event Center, Robinson. For more info call Kyle Bailey, 618-562-0407.
Feb. 2, 2019: Heart of Illinois WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., Embassy Suites, East Peoria. For more info call Bill David, 309-389-3021.
Feb. 8, 2019: Mid-Illini WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Farmington Moose Lodge, Farmington. For more info call Darel Martin, 309-369-8265.
Feb. 9, 2019: Shoal Creek WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., KC Hall, Highland. For more info call Greg Zykan, 618-339-8112.
Feb. 15, 2019: Sangamon Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Artisans Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield. For more info call Matt Davenport, 217-725-4942.
Feb. 16, 2019: Union County WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., The Great Boars of Fire Lodge, Cobden. For more info call Wes Burris, 618-697-0168.
Feb. 23, 2019: River Bottom Stump Sitters WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Johnny & June’s, Flora. For more info call Tim Murphy, 618-335-9631.
March 1, 2019: Rock Island, Henry County PF Banquet, 6 p.m., Camden Centre, Milan. For more info call Bill Martin, 3009-787-0340.
Special Events.
Jan. 24-27, 2019: North American Versatile Hunting Dog Assoc., Hilton Hotel, Bloomington, MN. For more info call Polly Norman, 847-253-6488.
Shows.
Feb. 15-24, 2019: Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show, Indiana State Fairgrounds. For more info www.IndySportShow.com
Feb. 21-24, 2019: Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo, Indiana State Fairgrounds. For more info www.IndySportShow.com
Meetings
Happy Hookers Bass Club meets the 1st Tues. of every month, 7 p.m., Haydens Crossing. For more info call Jim Pattin, 815-513-5687.
Calumet Region Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Sat. 11 a.m., Dolton. For more info call Julie Osborne, 708-525-4051.
Chicago#1 Chapter Izaak Walton League meets annually in July at national convention. For more info call Wendy Reid, 708-895-0850.
Decatur Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 1st Fri. 7:30 p.m., Decatur. For more info call Jackie Wooten, 217-428-6403.
Silver Creek Quail Forever. Meets 1st Tues. of the Month. 7 p.m. For more info call Pat Daniels, 618-566-8072.
Kewanee Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 1st Tues. 7 p.m., Giant Goose Conservation & Education Center, Atkinson. For more info call Richard Gibson, 309-853-5245.
Elgin Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 1st Tues. 7 p.m., Elgin. For more info call William Jones, 847-742-3205.
Des Plaines Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Des Plaines. For more info call Donald Johanson, 847-358-9023.
Take Pride in America meets 2nd Mon. of every Month, 7 p.m., Crab Orchard Refuge Visitor Center. For more info call Ed Tresnak, 618-997-3344.
Frank Anetsberger Chapter Izaak Walton League meets Northbrook Civic Center, Northbrook. For more info call John Sundquist, 847-564-3266.
Geneseo Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Mon. 7:30 p.m., Geneseo. For more info call Victor Bianchetta, 309-944-6522.
Havana Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Sun. 1:30 p.m., Astoria. For more info call Dawn Butler, 309-241-7768.
Peoria Chapter Izaak Walton League Meets 2nd Tues. 6 p.m., East Peoria. For more info call John Purple, 309-681-4010.
Walter Sherry Memorial Chapter Izaak Walton League meets last Wed. 7 p.m., Wilmington. For more info call Cindy Campbell, 815-723-5065.
Woodford County Chapter Izaak Walton League meets last Tues. 7 p.m., Metamora. For more info call Candace Kleen, 309-696-0208.
Quad County Hunters Chapter of Muskies Inc. Meets March-May and July-Feb. 2nd Thurs. of the month, 7:30 p.m. For more info call Duane Landmeier, 815-286-7170.
Northern Illinois Anglers Assoc. Meets on the 4th Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., B.B.S.C. For more info call Sam Thomas, 815-953-1372.
Arlington Anglers meets the 3rd Tues. of every month, 6:30 p.m., Cabela’s Hoffman Estates. For more info call Tom Curtin, 312-560-9876.
Fox Valley Area Anglers meet every 4th Tues. of the Month, Tap House Grill, St. Charles, 7 p.m. For more info call Joe Waite, 847-867-6234.
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Strava just announced its year-in-review report for 2018. We dug into the data to glean some of the most interesting nuggets about how athletes train and play worldwide.
Strava is no slouch. The ubiquitous app and platform now connect 36 million active people around the world. That means it has amassed more sports statistics than we can wrap our heads around.
Strava members upload 15 million activities in 32 sport types every week. That’s 20 uploads every second. And that gives the brand vast insight into how people exercise and adventure today.
Here are some of the most compelling findings from Strava’s heady 2018 Year In Sport report.
Best Bet: Join a Club
Athletes who join a club upload over three times more activities than non-club members. The top clubs are Strava’s own club, with 157,000 members, followed by the Global Cycling Network and the lululemon Global Run Free Club.
Most Popular Run
The Prospect Park 5K – North Start, in Brooklyn, N.Y., was the most popular running route among Strava users. And that’s not just in the U.S. — it’s the most popular run in the world.
Friends With (Health) Benefits
Strava data shows that when people work out with buddies, they go longer and farther in their sport of choice. Among all sports, groups averaged over 10 percent greater duration and more than twice that — 21 percent — more distance. In one of the top five sports, biking, Strava group members averaged more than 30 miles compared to 17 miles when riding solo.
Indoor Workouts Count
Speaking of riding, even doing it indoors on new and increasingly connected stationary bikes is becoming much more popular. And, by the way, Thursday is the most popular day for powering through an indoor workout. Who knew?
Snowshoes Are Sexy?
Among the oddest findings in the Strava year-in-review report concerns snowshoeing. More people uploaded photos of themselves or friends doing the slow-going winter activity more than any other. Maybe more time to stop and stage a selfie?
Most Popular Days
May 6, Strava reports, is the most “active” day in the world, with more than 2 million activities uploaded. Among Americans, the most active day is July 4 — contrary to the belief that most people sit around eating barbecue and setting off fireworks.
As for the most popular day of the week to work out overall: It’s Tuesday.
Turkey Trots Are a Big Deal
The most active day for the Strava running community might not be when you’d expect: November 23 — Thanksgiving in 2017! More people seem to be prefacing face-stuffing with road running in Turkey Trot races. Get that on the calendar next year!
Runners Are From Venus, Bikers Are From Mars
Those identifying as female on Strava uploaded more running information than any other sport. Bike riding and walking were in second and third, respectively.
For men, it was cycling, followed by running and swimming.
Goals Matter
Athletes who set goals through the Strava platform stayed more active all year long. Swimming took the top spot for users who set a distance goal. They stayed with the sport six months after starting with a goal.
For time-related goals, athletes stuck to cycling more than any other sport.
Coffee and Beer!
Beer topped the food shares list among Strava runners, but riders were seriously buzzing in the other direction. This year, cyclists were over five times more likely to be getting their fix via coffee.
Want Kudos? Add Emojis
This won’t be surprising if you spend a lot of time on social media, but activities with an emoji in the title received twice the amount of “kudos” (Strava’s virtual thumbs-up icon). Strava found that including an emoji in the workout title made users twice as likely to offer their congrats.
More Sports = More Workouts
Strava’s report also showed that those who did more than one activity uploaded more than twice as many workouts per month.
Commuting Is Cool (and Good for the Earth)
Running and biking to work are on the rise worldwide. According to Strava, run commuting is up 70 percent from 2017 (more than 21 million uploads) and biking to work is up almost 43 percent (84.6 million uploads).
And overall, Strava estimates those commutes offset more than 1.3 billion pounds of CO2.
D.C. Is the Place to Be
Washington, D.C., tops the rest of America when it comes to commuting — runners and bikers there logged more activity commutes than anywhere else in the U.S.
For more interesting data, check for the Strava year-end sports report here.
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New York Outdoor News Calendar – Nov. 30, 2018 https://ift.tt/2E4PCnk
Season Dates
Nov. 30: Striped bass season closes (north of George Washington Bridge)
Nov. 30: Bass season closes
Nov. 30: Fall turkey season closes (Long Island)
Nov. 30: Muskie season closes
Nov. 30: Hickory shad season closes
Nov. 30: Fisher and marten trapping season closes (portions of Northern Zone)
Dec. 1: Bass season reopens (catch-and-release, artificial lures only)
Dec. 1: Duck season reopens (Long Island Zone)
Dec. 1: Brant season reopens (Long Island Zone)
Dec. 1: Canada goose season closes (Lake Champlain Zone)
Dec. 1: Canada goose season reopens (Western Zone)
Dec. 2: Firearms deer and bear seasons close (Northern Zone)
Dec. 3: Late muzzleloader deer season opens (portions of Northern Zone)
Dec. 3: Late archery deer season opens (Northern Zone)
Dec. 4: Brant season closes (Western, Northeast, Southeast and Lake Champlain zones)
Dec. 4: Canada goose season reopens (Hudson Valley Zone)
Dec. 5: Canada goose season reopens (Central and Eastern zones)
Dec. 8: Duck season closes (Western Zone)
Dec. 9: Firearms deer and bear seasons close (Southern Zone)
Dec. 9: Late muzzleloader deer season closes (portions of Northern Zone)
Dec. 9: Duck season closes (Northeast Zone)
Dec. 9: Tautog (blackfish) season closes (Long Island Sound region)
Dec. 9: Canada goose season closes (Northeast Zone)
Dec. 10: Late muzzleloader deer season opens (Southern Zone)
Dec. 10: Varying hare season opens (portions of Southern Zone)
Dec. 10: Fisher and marten trapping season closes (portions of state)
Dec. 15: Striped bass season closes (south of George Washington Bridge)
Dec. 15: Mink and muskrat trapping season opens (Long Island)
Dec. 18: Late muzzleloader deer season closes (Southern Zone)
Dec. 22: Tautog (blackfish) season closes (New York Bight Region)
Dec. 22: Canada goose season closes (East Central Zone)
Dec. 26: Duck season reopens (Western Zone)
Dec. 26: Canada goose season reopens (Northeast and West Central zones)
Dec. 30: Duck season closes (Lake Champlain and Southeast zones)
Dec. 31: Scup (porgy) season closes
Dec. 31: Black sea bass season closes
Dec. 31: Snow goose season closes (Lake Champlain Zone)
Dec. 31: Westchester County regular (bowhunting-only) deer and bear seasons close
Dec. 31: Pheasant season closes (portions of state)
Dec. 31: Bobwhite quail season closes (Nassau and Suffolk counties)
Dec. 31: Canada goose season closes (Northeast Zone)
Shows
Dec. 1-2: Niagara Frontier Gun Show, Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 9-3, Clarence Event Center. For more info call Bruce Johnston, 716-542-9929 or www.nfgshows.com.
Jan. 10-13, 2019: Outdoor Sports Group, NJ Convention Center,Thurs. 1-8 p.m., Fri. 1-8 p.m., Sat. 10-8 p.m., Sun. 10-5 p.m. For more info call Jennifer Bain, 212-564-8823.
Jan. 18-20: Greater Niagara Fishing & Outdoor Expo, The Conference & Event Center, Niagara Falls.
Jan. 25-27: New York Sportsman’s Expo, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse
Jan. 25-27: Fly Fishing Show, New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, Edison, N.J.
Feb. 2: Central New York Sportsman Show, Kallet Civic Center, Oneida
Feb. 2-3: S-VE Sportsman Show, Spencer-Van Etten High School, Spencer
Feb. 9-10: Adirondack Outdoorsman Show, Johnstown Moose Club, Johnstown
Feb. 16-17: Twin Tiers Outdoor Show, Murray Athletic Center Domes, Horseheads
Feb. 28-March 3: World Fishing & Outdoor Exposition, Rockland County Community College Fieldhouse, Suffern
March 7-10: Western New York Outdoor Sport and Travel Expo, Erie County Fairgrounds, Hamburg
March 16: Long Island Fly Fishing Expo, Radisson Hotel, Hauppauge
March 16-17, 2019: Batavia Gun & Sportsman Show 2019, Sat. 9-4 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m., Batavia Quality Inn. For more info call 585-343-7620.
April 13-14: Syracuse Gun Show, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse
Tournaments/Contest.
Jan. 25-27, 2019: Lake Edinboro (PA) Sportsmen’s League Tri-State Coyote Hunt. www.edinborosportsmen.org/coyote.html for more info.
Banquets/Fundraisers
Jan. 19: Eastern New York Whitetails Unlimited Banquet, 5 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Albany. For more info call Bill Bailey, 413-244-2304.
Jan. 25: Wine country WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Kings Banquet Center, Canandaigua. For more info call Mike Van Zile, 315-679-6336.
Feb. 2: Central New York Whitetails Unlimited Banquet, 5 p.m., Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool. For more info call Bill Bailey, 413-244-2304.
March 9: Western New York Whitetails Unlimited Banquet, 5 p.m., Carousel Banquet Facility, Erie County Fairgrounds, Hamburg. For more info call Bill Bailey, 413-244-2304.
April 27, 2019: Stonybrook WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., Dansville Fire Dept., Dansville. For more info call Tricia Griese, 585-447-4543.
Education/Seminars
Dec. 29: Erie County Trappers Association, Fur Handling Seminar, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Collins Conservation Club. For more info call Patti Wattenngel, 716-337-2556.
(DEC has established a website where registration for sportsman education programs can be made online. To find a course near you, go to:
www.register-ed.com/programs/new_york
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NY Shooter Supply Reloading Classes, 6 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tuesday. For more info call Matthew Musto, 518-456-6383.
Special Events.
Dec. 8: Fur Harvesters Association of Jefferson County, Fur Sale, 8 a.m., Mannsville, N.Y. Fire Hall. For more info call Charlie, 315-771-1839.
Shoots
Whitney Point Sportsmen’s Association, Trap Shoot, Thursday evenings 6 p.m. For more info call George, 607-692-4843.
Meetings
Central New York Izaak Walton League meets last Tuesday of the month 7 p.m., Fayetteville-Manilus Rod & Gun Club, Manlius. For more info call Mark Matt, 315-420-9209.
Cortland Chapter Izaak Walton League meets last Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Homer. For more info call Robin Chernow, 607-849-6718.
Keuka Lake Chapter Izaak Walton League meets second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Branchport. For more info call Lorraine Jackson, 315-536-0539.
Rome Chapter Izaak Walton League meets second Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rome. For more info call Arthur Fuhrman, 315-336-2460.
Utica Chapter Izaak Walton League meets monthly, MWP Arts Institute, Utica. For more info call Audrey Lewis, 315-853-1066.
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Western New York
Lake Erie and tributaries: There has been no shortage of water in the Erie tributaries this fall, bringing in more fish with each high water day. Steelhead numbers and catches were good on all streams. Cattaraugus Creek was the only unknown; it has been too high to fish for the past month. The small- to medium-sized streams have bumped up to slightly high levels. The smallest streams were the best bet at last check. Be aware that fall fingerling rainbow trout were recently stocked in Eighteenmile, Cattaraugus, Canadaway and Chautauqua creeks. Handle them with care if you catch them.
With water temperatures now in the 30s, expect steelhead to be more lethargic. They tend not to move far to grab bait and will generally strike less aggressively. Keep drifted offerings slow and low along slower moving “seams.” Downsize your float to detect light biters. Egg flies, nymphs, egg sacs, trout beads and jigs with feathers or Mister Twister work well.
Niagara River: Muskie season has closed. Lower river waters have cleared up and conditions were prime at last look. Trout fishing started to pick back up and then really turned on. Steelhead are now the dominant catch, with some brown trout and lake trout mixed in. Be aware that lake trout season is closed in the lower river until Jan. 1. Incidentally caught lake trout should be quickly returned to the water. Devil’s Hole and Artpark were the top spots for steelhead catches for both boaters and shore anglers, but some lower drifts were starting to produce trout catches, too. There were less specific reports of decent walleye and smallmouth bass catches around the lower river as well. Egg sacs, egg pattern flies, shiners or jigs with plastics fished under a float or casting medium-sized spoons and spinners are good steelhead offerings. The New York Power Authority (NYPA) fishing platform typically closes for season by Dec. 1, but may close earlier under icy conditions.
Lake Ontario and tributaries, harbors and piers: Most of the Lake Ontario tributaries were in good fishing shape, giving anglers plenty of options. There were still king salmon around Eighteenmile, but the majority are a bit “old.” Good numbers of brown trout and fair amount of steelhead as well. Oak Orchard had slightly high and slightly stained flow. Oak anglers reported good catches of brown trout with some steelhead, king salmon and coho salmon mixed in. Oak Orchard Creek is also the top regional spot for a chance at an Atlantic salmon, although they are less numerous than the other salmonids.
Chautauqua Lake: Not much fishing activity lately. However, some anglers are catching some walleye around the deeper holes. Vertical jigging techniques work well. Muskie season closed Nov. 30.
Surplus broodstock trout stocking: DEC Randolph Fish Hatchery has completed the annual fall stocking of broodstock trout in select Allegany and Cattaraugus county waters. All breeder trout are over two years old and are stocked in waters where trout fishing is permitted all year. Each water was stocked with hundreds of rainbow trout, brown trout and/or brook trout ranging between 14-28 inches. The following waters were stocked in mid to late-October: Redhouse Lake, Quaker Lake, New Albion Lake, Case Lake, Harwood Lake, Allen Lake and the Genesee River (between Wellsville and the Pennsylvania line).
Central New York
Oswego River: The river has been running high with recent rain and snow events. This flow makes shore fishing difficult, but there were still some steelhead and brown trout being taken.
Remember, the bridge to Leto Island is closed, and there are mandatory PFD zones on the river.
Salmon River: Fishing has been more difficult with the higher water and from all the leaves coming down. Steelhead were still being taken by anglers putting in their time; they’re hitting on egg sacs and egg-imitating flies and plastics.
Oneida Lake: Anglers casting stickbaits from shore just before and after dark were still doing well on the walleye.
Sodus Bay and Irondequoit bays: Yellow perch were being taken on small minnows in 10 to 20 feet of water.
Finger Lakes/Southern Tier
Cayuga Lake: Lake trout were being taken in deep water from 120 feet and out by anglers vertical jigging. Some Atlantic salmon and brown trout were being caught in the tributaries. This bite is often dependent on rain events occurring to raise the water level in the streams.
The Mud Lock boat launch is closed due to construction as improvements.
Skaneateles Lake: The docks are now out.
Owasco Lake, Otisco Lake, Whitney Point Reservoir, and Sandy Pond: No new information and there will likely not be any until ice fishing starts.
Chenango, Chemung, Tioughnioga and Susquehanna rivers: No new information but fall can often be a good time for smallmouth bass on the rivers. Remember the “regular” season ends Nov. 30 and the catch-and-release, artificials only season kicks off Dec. 1.
Seneca Lake: The Sampson State Park boat launch is scheduled to be worked on over the winter.
Canandaigua and Keuka lakes: No new information.
Angler cooperators needed
DEC is always looking for new participants in its Angler Diary Cooperator Program for the Finger Lakes. Numbers have dropped in recent years and it needs new cooperators now more than ever. If you fish Cayuga Lake, Owasco Lake, Skaneateles Lake, Otisco Lake or any of their tributaries and want to learn more about the program and how to sign up, contact the Region 7 fisheries office at (607) 753-3095 ext. 213, or on-line at fwfish7@dec.ny.gov.
If you fish Canadice Lake, Canandaigua Lake, Conesus Lake, Hemlock Lake, Honeoye Lake, Keuka Lake or Seneca Lake and want to learn more about this program and how to sign up, please contact the Region 8 Fisheries office at (585) 226-5343, or on-line at fwfish8@dec.ny.gov.
Adirondacks
Deer hunters are taking to the big woods for the final days of the regular firearms season, but some wildlife management units in the Northern Zone offer a late muzzleloader-archery season that will continue to draw hunters to take up the track.
Long Island/NYC
A colder weather has settled in dropping the ocean surface temperatures to the lower 50s as recorded by the 44025 buoy off Patchogue. The cooling water has continued the westward movement of stripers from the East End and has improved the blackfish fishing.
The best fishing for stripers in the 30-pound class and above was reported from Jones Inlet to New York Bight. These stripers have largely been feeding on sand eels, making diamond jigging the method of choice when schools of stripers were recorded on fish finders. Silver, gold, tubed or tubeless diamond jigs all resulted in good fishing, depending on the day. Anglers carrying an assortment of diamond jigs to match the sand eel size out fished those sticking to a single type of diamond jig. Anglers fishing east of Fire Island inlet caught mostly short stripers. The striper bite off Montauk Point was essentially over, with only the occasional striper reported by anglers casting tins from the beach behind the town.
Trolling Mojo Rigs with large plastic shad or bunker spoons, as well as bunker spoons on wireline produced keeper stripers when the schools were spread out. Generally, the best action found between 30 and 60 feet of water, with some days the better striper action was found as deep as 80 feet. When schools of bunker were found tight to the beaches, snagged bunker live-lined produced stripers above the 40-pound mark. The striper fishing between the Verrazano Bridge and the United Nations, especially between lower Manhattan Island and Governor’s Island was very good, with anglers reporting limits of 20- to 40-pound stripers drifting eels and fresh bunker chunks.
Stripers continued to be caught by anglers fishing the South Shore inlet bars and bridges using clam bellies and whole skimmer clams, but the action has slowed. Most of the stripers were shorts, with the occasional keeper. Anglers working the South Shore beaches reported catching stripers between 5 and 12 pounds, with a few keepers. Diamond jigs were the top producer, especially when fished slow and tight to the sand. The night fishing from the surf has slowed with the stripers feeding better during late morning. The best surf action was reported between Shinnecock and Fire Island inlets. The striper fishing in the South Shore back bays is largely over, except for a few stripers caught on live eels in the deeper holes on the north side of the Great South Bay around and in Massapequa Cove.
A few stripers were reported from the beaches along the North Shore on cast diamond jigs. Most stripers were usually less than 5 pounds. The best striper fishing in the Sound was in the western reaches, with anglers limiting out on fish to 20 pounds. These fish are migrating westward and down the East River as the water cools. Diamond jigs, bunker chunks and live eels were the
Off Montauk Point, anglers reported excellent sea bass fishing in Block Island Sound, with pool sea bass typically between 3.5 and 4 pounds. Mixed in with the sea bass were the occasional codfish and pollock, both of which are commonly below 10 pounds, but they have been steadily increasing in size as the water cools. A few bluefish were also reported. As the water continues to cool, the catches of cod and pollock will increase. There have been fewer and fewer porgies mixed in with the sea bass. The open boats running the deep-water extended trips reported limits of humpback sea bass, with pool fish often over 6 pounds on many trips. Skimmer clam strips were the top sea bass bait in all areas, with green crabs producing in areas where blackfish were mixed in the catch.
In all areas the blackfish fishing improved with the cooling water. Expect the peak of the blackfish season to start off Montauk Point around Dec. 1 and peak in New York Bight around the first of the year. Green and white crabs were the top baits in all areas. Most of the Montauk boats ran to either Fisher’s Island or Block Island Sound for the best blackfish fishing.
Excellent blackfish action was reported by anglers fishing wrecks and the rock piles located in New York Bright, with anglers reporting limits of blackfish to 8 pounds. Similar was reported in by anglers fishing both sides of the Western Sound. The blackfish reports were good on the South Shore artificial reefs, and excellent on the wrecks between 90 and 120 feet of water. A few codfish and pollock were caught on the deeper wrecks.
There were no freshwater reports as of late.
Guy Zummo
flyfishguy@optonline.net
Capital District
Hunters are heading to both the Northern and Southern zones and have benefited from good snow conditions this year. No hard water to report, which isn’t unusual for later November and early December.
Southeastern New York
While most trout streams closed Oct. 15, there are some that have an extended or all year season:
• Wappingers Creek (downstream of dam in Pleasant Valley), open all year.
• Ramapo River, open all year.
• East Branch Croton River (from Diverting Reservoir to East Branch Reservoir), open all year.
• Esopus Creek, open through Nov. 30.
(Check the regulations guide for creel limits and method of take restrictions.)
Catskills
Fishing has taken a back seat to hunting in the region as the Southern Zone firearms season enters its final days.
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence River: Muskie season runs through Dec. 15, and this is the time when the biggest fish are boated. Remember, there’s a 54-inch size minimum if you plan on keeping one – which isn’t encouraged.
Black Lake: Not hearing much now until the hard water arrives.
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New York Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Nov. 30, 2018 https://ift.tt/2Q41YCu
(Editor’s note: A criminal charge is merely an allegation that a defendant has committed a violation of the criminal law, and it is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the state of New York’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.)
Capsized kayaker rescue
(Franklin County)
On May 25 at approximately 5:15 p.m., ECOs Kevin Riggs and Jim Cranker responded from a boat patrol on Lower Saranac Lake to Middle Saranac Lake to a report of a capsized kayaker who could not be located by his companions. The ECOs coordinated with DEC Forest Rangers, a Saranac Islands Public Campground boat and a Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department boat to search the area of the subject’s last known location. A strong storm accompanied by high winds swept the area, resulting in large waves on the lake that made for difficult search conditions. Roughly 45 minutes after the initial call, Riggs and Cranker found the missing kayaker on the back side of a nearby island, where campers had assisted the subject. The kayaker was wearing a personal flotation device when he capsized and had clung to the kayak as the wind and waves pushed him to the island. The man was uninjured and transported back to his campsite, where he was reunited with his companions on Weller Pond.
Beacon High School Career Fair
(Dutchess County)
On May 25, ECOs Craig Tompkins and Deo Read attended a career fair hosted by Beacon High School, where Tompkins graduated in 2006. Recruitment is a continuous aspect of an ECO’s job duties, and the officers answered questions from interested students, teachers and civilians about the job responsibilities of an ECO. The students and teachers also asked questions about fishing, hunting and trapping regulations. The ECOs quizzed the students and teachers about the identification of pelts from various furbearers displayed on the table.
Water quality violations
(Richmond County)
On May 25, ECO Dustin Osborne received a complaint that a construction company was pumping muddy water into a freshwater stream on Staten Island. Osborne and ECO Taylor Della Rocco arrived on site to find that a plumbing company had excavated a 20-foot-deep hole in the roadway to tie into the main sewer line. During the excavation, the company hit groundwater, which it was pumping out of the excavation site and into a storm drain located directly above a freshwater stream. Osborne walked downstream approximately 1,000 feet and observed turbidity caused by the muddy water being pumped into the stream. The plumbing company did not have a permit for discharging the muddy water from this excavation, and DEC’s Division of Water was contacted to assist in delineating the numerous violations committed by the plumbing company. Ultimately, the plumbing company was charged with pollution of water in contravention of standards, discharging without a permit, pollution of waters of the marine district, pollution of waters of fisheries or shellfisheries, disposing of substance injurious to fish and wildlife into a stream, and depositing a noisome and unwholesome substance on a public highway. All charges were returnable to Richmond County Criminal court.
Assisting individuals in crisis
(Franklin and Tompkins counties)
On June 6 at 9 p.m., New York State Police in Malone requested assistance from ECO Kevin Riggs to patrol a seasonal use road in the town of Waverly. Hunting club members had encountered a male subject sitting outside a camp asking for help. The subject had been reported missing the previous day. He had left his home on an ATV and became stranded in the woods before walking to the camp. Riggs and Trooper Nathan Larock located the subject and transported him to a main road, where EMS responders transported him to a medical facility. On June 8, ECO Osman Eisenberg responded to a New York State Parks Police dispatch call concerning a possible suicidal subject at the Robert H. Treman State Park in Ithaca. Eisenberg and a parks officer located and interviewed the subject, who was then transported without incident to Cayuga Medical Center for evaluation.
Injured bicyclist
(Jefferson County)
On May 29, ECO Ian Helmer responded to the Tug Hill State Forest for a call of an injured bicyclist unable to walk out. Helmer, along with local volunteer firefighters from departments in Adams, Adams Center, Lorraine and Rodman, carried out the injured cyclist to waiting EMS personnel. The subject was then transported to the local hospital for treatment.
Senseless shooting of a bear
(Lewis County)
On June 6, Lewis County 911 received a call from a female resident in the town of Watson reporting a bear in a tree in her front yard. Lewis County contacted DEC Central Dispatch. DEC directed Lewis County to advise the caller to leave the bear alone and that it would most likely come down from the tree during the night and leave the area. The resident then contacted her boyfriend in Lowville, and advised him of the bear in the tree. The boyfriend returned home and shot the bear several times with a shotgun at about 12:15 a.m. The female resident then called Lewis County 911 and advised them that her boyfriend had killed the bear. Lewis County informed ECO Tim Worden about the incident. Worden responded to the residence and found the dead adult female bear beneath the tree. The property had several bird seed and hummingbird feeders around the house, a common attractant for bears that should have been removed to minimize interest from bears in the area. The resident was advised to remove all food sources and the boyfriend was issued a ticket for taking a bear during the closed season. The bear was seized, and the case was to be heard in Watson Town Court.
Shellfish enforcement
(Kings and Queens counties)
On June 10, ECOs Connor Dodge and Zach Kochanowski observed an individual with a rake and a bag of clams walking off Plumb Beach. The man stated that the clams were from the waters of Rockaway Inlet, which is an uncertified area for taking clams. The man had a total of 74 quahog clams in the bag and was issued a summons for taking shellfish from uncertified waters.
On June 11, Dodge patrolled the same area of Plumb Beach around the same time of day and observed a female subject digging for clams with a rake and shovel and placing them into a bag. When he started to approach the woman, she attempted to dump the clams, but 27 clams were recovered as evidence. Three summonses were issued for taking shellfish from uncertified waters, possession of shellfish taken from uncertified waters, and dumping shellfish upon signal to stop.
On June 12, Dodge patrolled nearby Gerritsen Creek during low tide and once again observed two individuals fishing. One individual was also observed clamming. Dodge noted the location of the men, drove to the opposite side of the creek, and hiked to the two individuals. The two men were found with two bags containing 86 quahog clams they had taken from the creek. Dodge also found a string leading into the creek. When he pulled up the string, he found a small cage tied to it containing two undersized striped bass. The men were issued seven summonses for taking shellfish from uncertified waters, possession of shellfish taken from uncertified waters, possess undersized striped bass, and no marine registration.
Finally, on June 15, ECOs Sarah Barrett, Matthew Rutherford, and Matthew Thibodeau patrolled Jamaica Bay to check for people clamming during the early-morning low tide. At approximately 4 a.m., the ECOs located two subjects in the shallows of Jamaica Bay, just south of Cross Bay Bridge. In plainclothes, Rutherford made his way to the subjects to get a closer look at what they were up to. Rutherford observed the two subjects with bins filled with blue crabs and clams as Barrett and Thibodeau watched nearby, waiting for Rutherford’s signal to make contact with the subjects. The two were found to be in possession of 140 clams and 131 blue crabs. The clams and crabs were released back into the bay and eight summonses were issued for taking shellfish from uncertified waters, taking shellfish at night, possessing undersized blue crabs, and possessing over the limit of blue crabs.
Mountain lion for sale
(Queens County)
On June 13, ECO Ryan Grogan contacted a seller advertising a full mountain lion mount for sale on Craigslist. The seller confirmed that the cougar was authentic and the price was $3,000. After agreeing to meet the seller at the storage unit that the piece was being kept, Grogan arrived in plainclothes to contact the seller. Upon confirming that the mountain lion was legitimate, Grogan informed the seller that he was an officer with the Environmental Conservation Police and that the sale of an endangered species valued at more than $1,500 is a felony in New York. The mountain lion mount was seized and transported to the Region 2 office. The seller was issued a Notice of Violation for the offense.
Orphaned bear cub
(Orange County)
On June 14, ECO Jon Walraven was contacted by the Warwick Police Department about a bear cub spotted near a heavily traveled road. Walraven responded and was met on scene by Warwick police officers and the New York State Police. The officers were concerned because a larger bear had been killed the previous night in a motor vehicle accident and there was no sign of the mother bear near the cub. Walraven and the officers attempted to capture the cub, but she successfully evaded their efforts and hid in a nearby wooded area. Walraven contacted senior DEC Wildlife Biologist Matt Merchant for assistance. Soon after Merchant arrived on scene, the bear cub was spotted making its way toward the road and the group was able to capture it. The cub was taken by DEC wildlife staff to a licensed rehabilitator for care and eventual release back into the wild when she is older and stronger.
Clamming not crabbing
(Suffolk County)
On June 23, ECO Chris DeRose observed three males wading in the waters of the Great South Bay, north of the Ocean Parkway in the town of Babylon. The area is typically frequented by crabbers looking for blue claw crabs, but it seemed strange to DeRose that the three men were crabbing since it is early in the season. After watching them for a short time it became clear that the men were clamming, not crabbing, and the area is currently closed to taking any clams. After spotting the men pull up some clams, DeRose approached them. The trio claimed to only have one bucket of clams, but a quick check led to a cooler with 150 hard clams, of which 25 were undersized. Each member of the party was charged with placing a rake in uncertified waters, taking hard clams from uncertified waters, and possessing undersized hard clams in excess of 10 percent of their take. All of the clams were seized and the summonses were returnable to First District Court in Suffolk County.
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