Relaxed Retreat Weekly Fishing Report: Oct 18 – 25, 2026

Fishing Under Sunny Skies and Cool Breezes Get ready to cast your lines, folks! This week at the Santee Cooper lake system promises sunny days and cool nights, perfect for a fishing adventure. With water conditions calming and clarity improving, you’ll find bass and crappie looking for a meal. The weather is trending warmer, making […]

Niagara Is For Lovers

By Roy Heilman | Have you heard Niagara Falls is for lovers? After this week I can tell you that’s true. But not necessarily for the reasons you might already know. The Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) just wrapped up its annual conference in Niagara County, New York. The organization celebrates 70 years […]

A new tool for hunters

By Forrest Fisher | For hunters in Chautauqua County and across southwest New York, knowing where you stand — and where you can legally hunt — is every bit as important as knowing when the deer are moving. A smartphone app called onX Hunt offers a useful way to put that information right in your […]