New York state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently reminded ice anglers to put ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding ice anglers to put safety first when venturing out ...

Large metal chisel with a long narrow handle. According to the donor, this was used to open up the ice hole after the fish house has been there a day or two and is a must tool for the spear fisherman.

Ice fishing season is starting earlier than usual in New York — but officials say there’s one thing every angler must do before stepping onto the ice.

With Old Man Winter having settled in well, lakes and ponds across the area have a solid sheet of ice, supporting some of the best skating, sledding and ice fishing in years. “Most places are pretty ...