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Some Tips to Discourage Black Bear Encounters
With the onset of warmer weather, New York’s black bear population will be on the move. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has some helpful advice on how to prevent nuisance black bear encounters. Black bears will take advantage of almost any readily available food source, including bird feeders and garbage. To…
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Welcome Spring 2012!
So we have survived yet another Adirondack winter, one that by comparison was pretty mild in the snowfall department, but that aside, the sun and warmer weather sure are a welcome sign. It’s funny how the warm weather, even when it’s 60 out, has some people going as far as throwing on a pair of…
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St. Patrick’s Day – Get Your Irish On
March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day, the traditional Irish feast day which celebrates the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick, a fifth-century missionary (thought to be of English and possibly Scottish descent) who is responsible for the conversion of many pagan habitants of island we know as Ireland to Christianity. This feast day falls…
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State Ban On Residential Brush Burning Begins March 16
All residential brush burning is prohibited in smaller communities during the state’s historically high fire-risk period from March 16 through May 14, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens reminded New Yorkers today. “This time of year has the most risk of fires and the risk is even greater this year due to…
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DEC Advises Backcountry Visitors on Winter Conditions
We know a lot of you have been eager to get out and enjoy some winter activities this season, only to be disappointed with warm weather and rain. Now that we have a few inches of fresh powder, visitors to the Adirondack backcountry are reminded to take appropriate precautions when venturing out into the mountains.
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Ice Fishing
There are a lot of dedicated ice fishermen on the Great Sacandaga Lake, and no doubt its for the huge fish that can be bagged from the GSL’s icy waters. Thank you to everyone who has submitted photos of your catch to us. If you would like to submit your own photos, please send them…
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DEC Proposes Changes to Fishing Regulations
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released the following proposed changes to freshwater fishing regulations. Lakes affected in our immediate area include Lake Pleasant and Sacandaga Lake (not to be confused with the Great Sacandaga Lake). DEC Announces Proposed Changes to Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations Changes to the current freshwater fishing regulations designed…
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New DEC Ice Fishing Regulations for 2012
As we plunge deeper into winter and the ice fishing season looms closer and closer, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) have updated their Ice Fishing Regulations for the 2012 season. Below you will find the press release from the DEC that covers the updates as well as some tips for successful ice…
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year To Our Readers!
It has been a fantastic if hectic first year for Sacandaga Life. We have grown leaps and bounds with the help of dedicated fans, local businesses, and Adirondack enthusiasts! We would like to take this opportunity to wish our readers and advertisers a beautiful holiday season and a new year filled with peace and happiness.…
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10 Tips for a Successful Thanksgiving
The time is here for turkey and all the wonderful side dishes, desserts, appetizers, college football and of course the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Thanksgiving is a great holiday, but it does require a decent amount of planning and preparation to be pulled off without a holiday melt down. Mom has been doing this for…