June 29 and 30 are free fishing days in New York State

Thomas F. O'Mara

June 26, 2013

Hunting and Fishing

From the observer-review.com, "June 29 and 30 are free fishing days in New York State"

For more information, including a listing of free fishing events statewide, visit the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

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