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Wildlife encounters behind the wheel

I saw an ermine earlier this month and, as usual, it showed itself when I least expected it – as I drove just outside a little hamlet in Franklin County, heading to visit a popular

On the water, sort of

Just for the record, you can use an ice scraper to clear off the snow buildup on the bottom of your felt-soled waders. You just have to be careful not to rip off the felt.

Ice fishing jigging technique and lure action

The fall and flutter of an ice lure is key to ice-fishing success. We want to see a slow, natural descending action, and in general, lighter lures are better at achieving this. I use a

Park plans face state hurdle

Joseph Davis State Park in the Town of Lewiston (Niagara County) has long been considered a diamond in the rough. This picturesque piece of real estate, encompassing some 350-plus acres, was once a vibrant public

Reading the mail

There’s talk of the U.S. Postal Service cutting back to a five-day weekly delivery because it’s losing money. No wonder. Who writes letters anymore? Heck, I don’t even pay my bills by mail anymore, either.

School daze: Deer cull halted

The bunny huggers are at it again. It seems Binghamton University, located not in Binghamton but here in Vestal (Broome County), has a deer problem. The deer apparently have found the university’s nature preserve much

Peaking post-season

Sometimes my friends can’t figure me out. Even Paula, who’s been riding shotgun for nearly 25 years now, shakes her head sometimes when my focus narrows and a borderline – or maybe not so borderline

Making a difference for pets

You wouldn’t know it by looking at her. Sprawled out on the couch, the occasional snore breaking the silence while she sleeps away the afternoon. But Maddie is working hard for her fellow Labrador retrievers.

Outdoor gear better than ever

One of the perks of my job is that I get to see a lot of neat outdoor equipment before it appears on the market. I was in the resort town of Wisconsin Dells, Wisc.,

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