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Mike Raykovicz

Recently-discovered Beech Leaf Disease another threat to northern hardwood forests

Blogs, Featured, Nature Page & Night Sky, New York, Opinion, Opinion, Pennsylvania /

Beech trees are long-lived denizens of forests throughout the eastern half of North America and many have succumbed to beech bark disease, but the recently discovered Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) appears to be an even bigger threat. 
If the number of beech trees in New York as well as elsewhere declines significantly it could have far-reaching consequences, including significant changes to the composition of our northern hardwood forests and the loss of a valuable food source for wildlife. All species of beech trees can be affected by this disease, including those used for landscaping and along city streets. 

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Enough already with new firearm, ammunition law about to go into effect in New York

Blogs, Hunting, New York, Opinion /

It looks like the inmates are back running the asylum. As part of the SAFE Act implemented 10 years ago, anyone purchasing ammunition in New York had to undergo a background check, but that provision was put on hold in 2015 when Governor Cuomo’s administration deemed this provision wasn’t practicable.
Last year, Governor Kathy Hochul instructed the State Police to find a way to make it work. 

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A look at American marten management and reintroduction efforts in Pennsylvania

Blogs, New York, Opinion /

The American marten is often referred to incorrectly as a pine marten because it resembles a species found in Europe. Martens are related to fishers, mink, weasels, and river otters and all produce a strong smell from the anal scent glands they use to mark their territories. According to the New York DEC website, these small, slender-bodied animals currently inhabit about a 5,300-square-mile area in the Adirondacks, mainly in the high peaks region and surrounding areas. 

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Mike Raykovicz: Summertime thoughts as I prepare for a possible fall without bowhunting

Blogs, Hunting, National Hunting, New York, Opinion /

July is here and most people will be thinking about or making vacation plans but, for me, I’m already thinking about October and the beginning of archery season. I know the season doesn’t open for another three months. What’s the rush? None, really because for me this year, that’s not likely to happen.

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Pleasant surprise comes after helping teach a friend how to reload ammo

Blogs, Featured, Hunting, National Hunting, New York, Opinion /

A few months back a friend asked me if I’d help him get started in reloading for his .308 Winchester. I was glad to help. I loaned him my NRA reloading manual that showed the reloading process step by step along with the history of each cartridge contained in the book.

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When it comes to smallmouth bass fishing, New York waters among the best

Blogs, Featured, Fishing, National Fishing, New York, Opinion /

From the Great Lakes to miles of rivers and streams, New York offers bass fishermen some great opportunities. Lake Erie, Chaumont Bay on Lake Ontario, and Oneida Lake are among the top bass lakes in New York, while the St. Lawrence, Niagara, and Susquehanna rivers are rated among the best places to catch a good-sized smallmouth.
Many feel Lake Erie may be the best smallmouth bass fishing lake that can be found anywhere because it offers countless reefs, shoals, and rocky shorelines that provide precisely the type of habitat smallmouths love.

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Afternoon turkeys: Should New York follow Pennsylvania’s lead?

Blogs, Featured, Featured, Features, Hunting, Hunting, National Hunting, New York, Opinion, Opinion, Pennsylvania /

I’ve hunted spring turkeys in both New York and Pennsylvania ever since there was a spring season. Up until 10 years ago, hunting hours in both states ended at noon and that was fine with me. Pounding the boonies in search of a gobbler from dawn till noon was about all I cared to do. Although New York still requires hunters to be out of the woods by noon, beginning May 15 Pennsylvania allows spring turkey hunting from one-half hour before sunup until one-half hour after sundown.

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This could be the year for finally finding morel mushrooms

Blogs, Featured, New York, Opinion /

Spring is here and I’ve been in the woods every morning for the past 10 days hunting spring gobblers, but turkeys aren’t the only thing I’m after.

While prowling the woods in May I’m constantly on the lookout for something more elusive than a wild turkey, more mysterious than a Sasquatch, and more difficult to pin down than a unicorn. Morel mushrooms have been my Achilles heel for decades.

This could be the year for finally finding morel mushrooms Read More »

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