We need to help our waterways – now
Individually, we may not have much of an impact, but collectively, we can do something positive to help our waterways recover.
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One ‘size’ doesn’t fit all: Match feeders to birds’ feeding habits
Ornithologists tell us birds only get about 20 percent of their food needs from backyard feeders, but these feeders can be very important during periods of extreme cold or when ice covers food sources.
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Fur sale sparks memories made on the trapline
Effort a half-century ago was a labor of love.
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Going horizontal: Tips on buying a crossbow
Like it or not, crossbows are here to stay, and more New York hunters are hunting with them every year. We talked to several archery pro shop owners about what new-to-the-sport crossbow buyers are looking for and just about all of them said price. It seems customers looking to buy their first crossbow don’t know
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End-of-deer-season duties set the stage for next fall
When the end of September nears, it’s a good feeling knowing where everything for the upcoming season is located and that I can get ready without forgetting anything.
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When politics enter the world of wildlife biology, it never ends well
In New York, it’s management of mute swans that’s causing a stir.
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Proper field care critical to great-tasting venison
Remember, deer meat doesn’t taste “gamey.” Heat and improper field dressing of the animal will only make it taste that way.
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Take a seat and make the shot: A bowhunting option
A few years ago, a friend asked me whether I shoot standing up or sitting down while bowhunting. “Standing,” I replied. “Why don’t you sit; it’s a lot more comfortable,” he said. Actually, I never thought about it. Truth be known, I’ve never really stood while perched in a tree; I leaned. Years ago, a
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Archery deer season typically starts slow, then heats up when temps cool
The number of deer I’ve seen so far has been minimal and I’ve yet to see a good buck, but November is almost here, and I’m counting on that to change.
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