The Post's outdoors columnist since 1980, Ken Moran started in 1972 as a copy boy after returning from Vietnam, and became a news reporter in 1977. Ken has received awards from the Coast Guard, Montauk Captain's Association, and the New York Boatmen's Association.
Sportsmen and women's pursuit of the outdoors will be fully protected in New York under new legislation that needs a little boost to get passed. The New York State Senate recently passed legislation (S.2382-A) that...
July 03, 2011 12:00 AMBig bass and lots of fluke will entertain saltwater anglers this Fourth of July weekend, and those heading offshore will see some fireworks as the canyon fishing lights up. It seems the big stripers are doing what most...
July 01, 2011 12:00 AMAs word spreads of the proposed new deer-hunting regulations in New York state, there is a growing resentment, especially among bowhunters. First, the proposed tag and permit regulations would eliminate an extra tag...
June 29, 2011 12:00 AMThe new proposals for the coming big- game season in New York have drawn a few critics, but largely should help expand hunting in the state. Wildlife officials are proposing a special hunting weekend for teenagers,...
June 26, 2011 12:00 AMAs if on cue, saltwater fishing busted wide open with the start of the summer solstice and the end of the school year. Big bass and lots of keeper fluke were taken this past week along with a great start to the sea...
June 24, 2011 12:00 AMThe summer begins, and with it comes a freebee this weekend from the State of New York. Each year, the last full weekend in June is designated as Free Fishing Days in New York. During these two days, anyone can fish...
June 22, 2011 12:00 AMThis summer, you can find out why fishing can be so addictive and great for your health all at the same time. New York is offering free fishing clinics throughout the state with a number of them happening right in...
June 19, 2011 12:00 AMStriper fishing was front and center on the minds of most anglers this past week with large bass being the rule rather than the exception. Expect to see the offshore action kick into high gear with ocean...
June 17, 2011 12:00 AMIf you never have had the opportunity to catch a peacock bass, it is definitely worth your time and effort. The peacock is a very exciting fish to catch: they are ferocious fighters that leap and dance on the water...
June 15, 2011 12:00 AMThe ocean waters heating up means an early start to the off shore season. And with makos and blue sharks already here, the tournaments will follow. One of the oldest and largest shark fishing tournament on Long...
June 12, 2011 12:00 AMThe saltwater action has been as hot as the weather, with large bass being taken along both shores of Long Island. Stripers to 50 pounds were taken along the South Shore, with these fish feeding on bunker from the...
June 10, 2011 12:00 AMThe World Fishing Network discovered what most New Yorkers have always known: The town of Roscoe is not only a great place to fish, it is historic when it comes to fly fishing. In an online voting contest that saw...
June 08, 2011 12:00 AMFor the first time in New York, hunters will be able to use crossbows during the hunting season under a proposed regulation change. The changes will allow the use of crossbows for big-game hunting and eliminate a...
June 05, 2011 12:00 AMThe summer saltwater fishing season looks very promising with many solid reports coming from anglers fishing New York's marine waters. We're seeing good numbers of bass being caught along the South Shore, and you...
June 03, 2011 12:00 AMThe Atlantic bluefin tuna currently do not warrant species protection under the Endangered Species Act, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The administration said it made the decision...
June 01, 2011 12:00 AMSaltwater anglers have become more adept at releasing fish, but you have to wonder how many survive? Marine biologists tell us a portion of them die within a few hours or days. The estimates vary from species to...
May 29, 2011 12:00 AMHere we go again! The Memorial Day weekend is here and the summer season begins. Despite the dreary weather this past week there were lots of positives, including a 50-pound bass taken in the Sound. The numbers...
May 27, 2011 12:00 AMNew York is proposing to open up the entire area east of the Hudson River to bear hunting. The counties that make up this portion of the state have long been closed to hunting bear, but now that their numbers have...
May 25, 2011 12:00 AMNew York's saltwater anglers should take note of two bills being introduced in New Jersey that would raise money for fish and wildlife. According to the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA), groups who opposed a "no...
May 22, 2011 12:00 AMDespite all the rain, saltwater anglers have something to smile about as the fishing season moves into more positive territory. Fluke fishing is a good bet for fishermen on the north and south shores now and stripers...
May 20, 2011 12:00 AMThe best fishing tournament on the planet kicks off Friday morning when more than 50 boats will race down the Hudson River, spreading out over New York City's waters in search of striped bass. The Fishermen's...
May 18, 2011 12:00 AMThe saltwater registry in New York is official and it looks like the new regulations on black sea bass have been set. The New York Marine Resources Advisory Council (MRAC) met "unofficially" this week at the Bureau of...
May 15, 2011 12:00 AMAs the sun gets higher, saltwater fishing gets hotter for a number of species that have surrounded the waters around New York and Long Island. Striped bass have taken over in the west, with both New York Bight and...
May 13, 2011 12:00 AMThere was a time the walleye did not get much respect, but now it's a highly sought after game fish, and New York anglers can find them relatively close to home. The walleye is the largest member of the perch family...
May 11, 2011 12:00 AMOn the heels of the Gulf oil spill disaster, Congress has passed a bill that will open areas of the Atlantic off New Jersey to drilling. Congress ignored the importance of coastal tourism, fishing and the lessons of...
May 08, 2011 12:00 AMThe fluke season did not open with a big bang, though there was some noise made. The "reel" excitement was created by striped bass fishing that came alive this past week. For those heading north, New York's...
May 06, 2011 12:00 AMOperating a boat can be difficult, especially in weather and through traffic, but now you can learn to navigate without ever getting wet. A new downloadable simulator provided by the BoatUS Foundation aims to use...
May 04, 2011 12:00 AMTired of rules and regulations based on faulty information or driven by anti-hunting and fishing groups the sportfishing industry is pushing bipartisan legislation that would stop efforts to federally ban traditional...
May 01, 2011 12:00 AMIt appears that we will get a turn for the better this weekend with the opening of the fluke season in New York and finally a chance for good fishing weather. We have heard some good news from striped bass anglers...
April 29, 2011 12:00 AMTo figure out how well its stocking program is going and how well stocked trout survive, New York is teaming up with Cornell University for a three-year study. Creel surveys and trout population assessments are...
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