How many fish can you catch and keep?

‘Tis the season Whether you’re casting off the beach, fishing from your kayak, 14’ Starcraft or a 36’ Off-shore Grady White, you need to be concerned with what and how many fish you can catch/keep. (If you are that lucky.) There have been some changes implemented this year that affect New York State recreational fishing [...]

NYS Fishing License not required BUT, National Saltwater Angler Registry IS!

New York State backed off the license requirements as a direct result of the actions of our Trustees and those of the other East End towns, but, you are required to have a Federal Registration card to fish for Striped Bass or fish in Federal waters from 3-200 miles offshore. Registration is free (this year) [...]

Fish and Wildlife want your comments

USFWS (United States Fish and Wildlife Service) is accepting public comments through November 23, 2009, on its proposed Strategic Plan for Climate Change and accompanying 5-Year Action Plan. Goals include building strategic partnerships in public and private sector, and include engaging private citizens to monitor and seek solutions for the impact of climate change impacting fish and wildlife. Read the full article and submit your comments.

2: Deer Control

Question 2: Deer Control: What is your position on deer management? Would you support a change in the present status from managing wildlife to pest management? How would you pursue this goal? . SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD 2009 CANDIDATE ANSWERS (in alphabetical order) Albie DeKerillis: We are past deer management, unfortunately. Now the safety of our children and [...]

Deer in the Town’s headlights

Southold Town Hall was packed at the recent Deer Control Informational meeting. The DEC controls the management of deer. There are several methods that were discussed, the first was hunting. The process is onerous at best and hunters complain that the check point in Ridge isn’t manned when they get there. Click the heading to read more of John Kramer’s report and add your own thoughts here.

Fishing for $

Southold Town Trustees, supported by the Trustees from both Southampton and East Hampton, Legislator Ed Romaine, Supervisor Russell and members of the Town Board held a press conference in Mattituck Inlet to protest the concept of the salt water fishing license as it is presently being implemented. So what’s happening?

Let’s Talk Trash

“Only we humans make waste that nature can’t digest.” says Charles Moore at the start of this shocking tale of the throwaway lifestyle we were taught to live after the Great Depression. TED talks are always worth watching, and this video is no exception. In fact, it’s truly sobering, when viewed from this part of the world. Read more to find out why.

Volunteer for a cure!

Join the forum discussion on this post – (3) Posts Do you have active goose intrusion? Let John Kramer install his secret weapon on your lawn to see if it really works. For further information, see John Kramer’s Forum post about Canada Geese Remediation. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.southoldvoice.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fvolunteer-for-a-cure%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Volunteer+for+a+cure%21′; addthis_pub = ”;

Resident Canada Geese Remediation

Many of our members have problems with Canada Geese and after doing some research, John Kramer has found several solutions available. One is low tech, one is hi tech…..this is the low tech solution. Click the title to read more, or go to Latest news, then comment on this article in the Forum.

Cuomo Sues Federal Government

NEW YORK, NY (June 23, 2008) – Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a lawsuit against the federal Department of Commerce for violating federal law with its new limits on recreational catches of summer flounder along the east coast. The suit charges that their regulations will harm New York’s anglers and the recreational fishing [...]

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