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New York Fisherman Hauls Illegal Catch To Federal Court
New York Fisherman Hauls Illegal Catch To Federal Court
Some cases that go to Federal Court are a "little fishy." This is literally one of those. A Montauk fisherman faces 20 years for illegally over-harvesting fluke and black sea bass over a four year period. Seems like a steep penalty? That's because the story gets deeper and involves a prominent Montauk family that, some say, has dominated the East End of Long Island's fishing industry for decades.
New York Looks To Ban Contests With Bounty On Coyotes & Squirrels
New York Looks To Ban Contests With Bounty On Coyotes & Squirrels
For well over a century, maybe two, towns, hunting clubs and various organizations across New York State, and the country, have held fundraisers that pay cash and prizes to hunters and/or trappers that bring in the largest coyote or the heaviest sack of squirrels. Now, 8 states across the nation have banned such contests and Empire State Governor Kathy Hochul is contemplating signing a bill, passed by the legislature to join-in.

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