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Weather can change quickly at this time of year. Carry extra layers and rain gear, and be willing to turn back. Time to inspect your winter gear.

ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation last month released a draft proposal for public comment that would update regulations governing public use of the state’s vast network of 120 Wildlife Management Areas. There are 15 WMAs in DEC Region 5, which covers the eastern north country. The closest ones to the Tri-Lakes area are Pauline Murdock in Elizabethtown, AuSable Marsh and Wickham Marsh near Port Kent, and Chazy Highlands in Dannemora. DEC is accepting public comments on the draft proposal until May 24. DEC is proposing to update and clarify existing regulatio...