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January 19, 2025

New York ECOs, Forest Rangers rescue ice-stranded moose on lake in the Central Adirondacks

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reports that Forest Rangers and Environmental Conservation Police Officers teamed up to rescue a moose that had broken through the ice on Lake Abanakee, in Hamilton County.
On Jan. 16, Division of Law Enforcement Lieutenant Robert Higgins and ECO Alan Brassard responded to Lake Abanakee, just outside the Hamlet of Indian Lake, in the Central Adirondacks, after receiving a report that a moose had broken through the ice. The Officers arrived and observed the moose in the lake, surrounded by ice, and unable to get out. 

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Is diversity a good thing when it comes to the breed you choose for a hunting dog?

Our world seems to be dominated by tribalism. This is most evident in our political leanings, but there is another category in which we tend to choose a side and then stay put: dog breeds. Anyone who has ever owned a dog probably understands why.
Dogs worm their way into our hearts in a way that is hard to understand, and they quickly become more than a sidekick for afternoon walks around the block or fall strolls through the grassland and woodlands. They become family.

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Shoot indoor archery to stay sharp with your bow skills this offseason

The onset of the winter months often signal down time for outdoorsmen. With most hunting seasons coming to a close and cold weather slowing fish metabolisms, a popular winter activity throughout Pennsylvania is indoor archery shoots.
Many sportsmen’s clubs begin to hold shoots in December or January, and they often run until the end of March. The majority of these shoots are three-spot or five-spot target rounds which will be outlined below.

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Raptor ‘repair shop’ releases eagle in Spooner, Wis.

Bitter January wind swirling snowflakes on a dark Sunday morning did not keep 35 souls gathered at Spooner Elementary School from braving the cold to see a bald eagle set free.
“This is amazing,” said a smiling Dr. Kim Ammann, founder of Winged Freedom Raptor Hospital in Spooner, as people exited their vehicles. “I expected maybe three people.”

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