https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2026/2/dec-proposes-changes-to-coolwater-sportfish-regulations DEC has proposed a change to the Walleye, Tiger Muskie, Pike, Pickerel season they would like to shorten the season to March 1 from the previous March15. I would imagine with the reasoning behind this it would crossover to all species this is just the beginning. It is on there website, there is a comment section.