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Kenyon Simpson

Smartphone App and birdwatching go hand-in-hand

Featured, Nature Page & Night Sky, New York /

Recovering from elective shoulder surgery in early May did a lot more than shorten my turkey season. I’m not complaining, too much, as the doctor assures me this will improve my “quality of life.” I believe him, it’s just that recovery time is down time.
My son, Kaleb, saved the day. I strongly suspect he did this to save himself from me and to make his “dad duty” a lot easier. It’s not often that you find something free that is actually priceless.

Smartphone App and birdwatching go hand-in-hand Read More »

New York flintlockers take Northeast title for the third straight time

Featured, National News, New York, News /

While much of the world was watching the final soccer game of the world championship, on Sunday, July 19, a different contest was underway for Northeast region muzzleloading enthusiasts: The John Little New England Traditional Flintlock Rifle Team Challenge held at the Old Saratoga Muzzleloading Club, in Schuylerville, Saratoga County, N.Y.

New York flintlockers take Northeast title for the third straight time Read More »

Looking for a big-game hunt? Maine black bears is a good option

Featured, Features, Home Page News, Hunting, National Hunting, New York /

Dark? You think you know dark? Dark is when you are waiting for your guide to pick you up; listening to the late summer/early fall night sounds when suddenly bait pile logs get knocked ‘cattywhumpus’, well, ‘bearywhumpus’ is more like it, and you’re in a ground blind, not far enough away.
When the bear sounds like a really big bear? Now that, is dark!

Looking for a big-game hunt? Maine black bears is a good option Read More »

Make sure your muzzleloader is ready before the season starts

Featured, Features, Home Page News, Hunting, National Hunting, New York /

It’s night sounds. Subtle changes in the weather bring about changes; amongst my favorites are the changing night sounds. Fall is about to be upon us, hunting seasons are coming. Time to get ready. Whatever you hunt, and however you hunt, half of the fun is prepping for the season.
Yes, a good excuse to unlimber a few muzzleloaders and fine tune them for deer season.

Make sure your muzzleloader is ready before the season starts Read More »

Here’s why one New York hunter is sold on the crossbow

Featured, Features, Home Page News, Hunting, National Hunting, New York /

Shoulder replacement surgery wasn’t something I had thought of. Once upon a time, I could draw a bow and enjoyed archery season. Life is full of surprises. Surgery was followed by rehab and physical therapy. Every time I’d draw the rubber bands at therapy, I’d imagine drawing my bow again.
Motivated? Oh my God!

Here’s why one New York hunter is sold on the crossbow Read More »

Considering a hunt in Africa? Just go

Featured, Features, Home Page News, Hunting, National Hunting, New York /

My oldest son, Ira, called. “Hey Dad, I think you and Chris (his son) should go to Africa with me.”
Ira was the winning bidder for a ‘Plains Game’ safari donated to his local Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation fundraising banquet. Donated by Stompiesland Safaris, the hunt presented a unique opportunity for the three of us. An African hunt has been for years on Ira’s ‘Gotta Do’ list. Here was his chance. How could I say, no?

Considering a hunt in Africa? Just go Read More »

A long-time archer reflects on 70 years of flinging arrows

Featured, Features, Home Page News, Hunting, National Hunting, New York /

Of course I remember, it was red. It was red and even then I knew it was big medicine. Not only that, I was with my father. We’d go over to a neighbor’s house, easily done as the big backyards ran into one another, where bales of straw had been set up against the wall of a large barn.
Talk about special! My presence was not only tolerated but encouraged. We were shooting our bows, real bows! And I got to shoot with the grown-ups.

A long-time archer reflects on 70 years of flinging arrows Read More »

What’s to become of your hunting and fishing gear? Ideas to help ensure it goes to those who appreciate it

Featured, Features, Fishing, Hunting, National Fishing, National Hunting, New York /

What will your family and friends say when you’re gone? If you’re reading this, chances are you have sporting equipment and treasures around your home that are not only valuable, but to you, precious treasures. You can’t take them with you. Will you sell your stuff, leave stuff in your will, or leave a headache for your heirs? There comes a time, and there might be better way for you.

What’s to become of your hunting and fishing gear? Ideas to help ensure it goes to those who appreciate it Read More »

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