Bill Hilts Jr.

6 days ago | buffalonews.com | Bill Hilts Jr.

National Fishing and Boating Week is an important celebration that takes place the first full week of June every year. This year, the special week begins on Sunday and carries through June 8, although one could argue the point that the promotion of these popular outdoors activities, as well as the corresponding safety aspects, takes place all year long. In Western New York, we are blessed with an abundance of water thanks to our proximity to the Great Lakes and the Niagara River.

1 week ago | buffalonews.com | Bill Hilts Jr.

May 31-June 1 – Buffalo Walleye Bash 24-Hour Tournament. Register at 716outdoors.com. Call Dan Hanley at 480-9862 for more info. June 1 – Opening day, inland muskellunge season. June 1 – Allied Sportsmen’s Club Open House/BBQ at noon, 12846 Clinton St., Alden. There also will be a high school trap shoot taking place on the club grounds. June 1 – Spring Trap League at Boston Valley Conservation Society, 9624 Zimmerman Road, Boston, will hold a 10-week, 300-target contest.

1 week ago | buffalonews.com | Bill Hilts Jr.

Evans Rod and Gun hosts clay shoot June 7Evans Rod and Gun Club will host a classic Side-by-Side Clays Shoot on June 7 at its facility located at 864 Cain Road, Angola. This is a 50-bird trap and skeet event, and the firearms are exclusively side-by-side shotguns. You may shoot trap, skeet or any combination of the two to achieve your 50-bird total. An all-inclusive entry fee is $50. This includes a chance to win a CZ Bobwhite 20-gauge side-by-side.

1 week ago | outdoornews.com | Bill Hilts Jr.

Western New York (WNY) Delta Waterfowl has reorganized itself and the person at the helm now is Ian Piercy of North Buffalo, chairman of the re-formed group. In a short amount of time, they have been proactive with habitat work and vocal regarding waterfowl management.

1 week ago | buffalonews.com | Bill Hilts Jr.

National Fishing and Boating Week is June 1-8, a great time to put a focus on these popular water activities. Going hand-in-hand are the numerous fishing competitions that are currently underway and coming up that help fill the week and beyond. Lake Erie and tributariesSome big catfish are being caught in and around Cattaraugus Creek, reports Shub Stevens with Catt. Creek Bait and Tackle. The best bait has been shrimp and creek chubs. In the eighth annual Catt.