Steve Featherstone is an outdoors reporter at Syracuse.com. He covers a range of topics including hunting, fishing, hiking, and ecology, with a strong focus on environmental issues and animal welfare. His work has been featured in numerous national outlets, including the New York Times Magazine and National Public Radio, as well as in the Best American Science & Nature Writing anthology.
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Steve Featherstone's coverage heavily focuses on nature, wildlife, hunting, outdoor activities and conservation in the Central New York area. His articles often cover evolving stories and breaking news related to sports, entertainment news, crime and agriculture & farming.
To effectively reach out to Steve with pitches or information, consider topics such as new developments in local outdoor activities or conservation efforts. Additionally, offering insights into ongoing or evolving nature-related stories in the Syracuse area would likely capture his attention.
As Steve covers a variety of themes within his geographic focus of Central New York but primarily emphasizes nature-related topics such as wildlife and hunting incidents , tailored pitches should align closely with these specific areas of interest.
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By: Steve Featherstone
NYS DEC forest ranger report for week of July 5-12, 2026
By: Steve Featherstone
Ribbon cutting followed by hike from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18.
By: Steve Featherstone
Steve Featherstone accompanies anglers who bushwhack into remote Adirondack waters to gather critical data on brook trout populations.
By: Steve Featherstone
NYSDEC forest ranger report for week of 12-19, 2026.
By: Steve Featherstone
A new environmental monitoring buoy is collecting data on nutrient overloading in Otisco Lake.
By: Steve Featherstone
Boaters on Otisco Lake have been navigating around a new obstacle this summer: a five-foot, 700-pound research and monitoring buoy bobbing smack in the middle of the lake.
By: Steve Featherstone
James Pass Arboretum is officially the city's only accredited arboretum.
By: Steve Featherstone
NYS DEC forest ranger report for week of July 19-26, 2026.
Reader-submitted fish photos for July 2026.
Tickets for the charity event, which takes place Friday, Aug.7, are still on sale.
