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TRR columnist Tony Bonavist perfecting his casting in his yard “with a pretty good loop!”

Fly casting is that part of fly fishing many of us take for granted, yet nothing is more important than for anglers to be able deliver their flies accurately under a variety of conditions. A long … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 7/17/19

This monarch butterfly, in flight, is probably looking for a milkweed plant. This is the time of year when female monarchs deposit their eggs on the bottom side of milkweed leaves. The hatching monarch caterpillars will only eat milkweed. They may also be on other plants to take nectar.

Colorful flyers of summer

One thing about looking for a particular plant or animal along a trail or stream is you are likely to see everything but the target species. It’s kind of like looking for a lost set of keys … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 7/17/19

Will you help sustain monarch populations?

I am willing to bet that most of you River Reporter readers have seen monarch butterflies flitting about your backyard. Monarchs migrate each fall to the mountain forests of Mexico to overwinter; … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 7/17/19

Dave Lounsbury, center, hands an incentive check to homeowner Cass Collins, right, as part of NYSERDA’s heat pump incentive program. Also pictured are Brandy Sconfienza and Christopher Lombardi.

State heat pump program still going

NARROWSBURG, NY — Cass Collins recently received a $4,500 ($4,000 for her home) check from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) program to help homeowners … more

By FRITZ MAYER | 7/17/19

What's going on in Sustainability July 18-24

What's going on in Sustainability July 18-24 more

7/17/19

Sondra Dunn, second from left, was the first woman to catch a fish during the first Women’s Introduction to Fly Fishing, sponsored by the Pike/Wayne Chapter of Trout Unlimited (PWTU) at Lukan’s Farm and Resort. Assisting with the catch was Butch Mulhellem, far right, while PWTU President Tony Capitano and attendee Linda Finochiaro look on.

Women tie into fly fishing

The Pike/Wayne Chapter of Trout Unlimited (PWTU) recently hosted an educational opportunity to introduce women from the Upper Delaware River region to the sport of fly fishing. I had the opportunity … more

By SANDY LONG | 7/10/19

River clean-up, guided hikes and more

What's going on outdoors July 11 to 18. more

7/10/19

Grandpa beams while telling my son about all of the tractors in the Pleasant Mount parade.

Flocking to the Fourth

Well, apparently, a few of you read “The Way Out Here” and actually found your way out here over the holiday weekend. I was at the Pleasant Mount Fourth of July parade with my family on … more

By HUNTER HILL | 7/10/19

The last hour

On Catskill Rivers, once the spring-fly hatches are over, much of the daytime fishing has ended. The evening fishing has begun: Pale Evening Duns, Sulphur Duns and Green and Brown Drake mayflies, … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 7/8/19

Delaware Highlands Conservancy Kayak raffle and more

Kayak raffle REGIONAL — For its 25th anniversary, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy is hosting a raffle for an Old Town Heron 9 kayak and paddle. Tickets are now available for purchase and … more

7/8/19

The eagles celebrate the fourth

As you read this, we are celebrating our nation’s Independence Day, and no doubt, there are ongoing fireworks displays, picnics, or other outdoor events to celebrate the occasion. The holiday … more

By SCOTT RANDO | 7/8/19

A panoramic view of the Delaware Water Gap and Pennsylvania’s Mount Minsi. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area incorporates 40 miles of the Middle Delaware National and Scenic Recreation River and offers more than a hundred miles of hiking trails, 28 miles of the Appalachian Trail, a state forest and state wildlife management areas.

Photographer captures water gap beauty

Established in 1965, the park preserves historical sites predating English settlement in the New World as well as evidence of Native American activity that occurred there 13,000 years ago. more

By SANDY LONG | 7/3/19

Patiently, this doe strolls along foraging for a snack as her young fawn bounds all about the yard routinely returning to her side.

Fawn in the lawn

As an avid hunter, I appreciate seeing signs of life in the woods. Being a hunter means being a conservationist: not just harvesting, but also cultivating. more

By HUNTER HILL | 7/3/19

Photo provided by David B. Soete Rose-breasted grosbeak

Guided birding walk and more in outdoors

Guided birding walk SWAN LAKE, NY — On Saturday, June 22, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy is hosting a guided birding walk through part of the conservancy’s woodland trail. Peter … more

6/19/19

TRR photo by Tony Bonavist Molly resting by the East Branch. &nbsp;

I went to the river

Normally, I go to the river to fish and cast my flies, but not today. Today I went to the river to seek guidance and relive the terribly sad, traumatic events of several weeks past. On a late June … more

TONY BONAVIST | 6/19/19

TRR photos by Scott Rando An eagle is a majestic study of flight, capable of efficient soaring and fast and nimble flight for catching prey, defending nesting territory, or stealing the occasional fish from an osprey. A breeding pair will stay together for life, so long as both are healthy.

The eagle or the turkey

In determining our national symbol, there was some rumored debate among our founding fathers. After the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin was purported to have been involved in the … more

SCOTT RANDO | 6/19/19

Register for the Delaware River Sojourn DELAWARE RIVER — Registration has begun for the 25th annual Delaware River Sojourn taking place from Saturday, June 15 through Saturday, June 22. The … more

6/12/19

TRR photo by Hunter Hill This nice-sized Jake was a great harvest for the spring turkey season. &nbsp;

Not so talkative turkeys

Here in the Pennsylvania woods there are few pastimes more anticipated than hunting season. During this time of year, there is but one primary hunting season to be enjoyed: spring turkey. With the … more

HUNTER HILL | 6/12/19

The remains of a raccoon along the Delaware River.

Expressions of impermanence

The natural world offers endless expressions of wonder, many of which we share here with TRR readers. Learning about the lives of the flora and fauna we coexist with in the Upper Delaware River … more

SANDY LONG | 6/12/19

Photo provided by the National Park Service Watershed stewards, Lenore Weisse and Leatrice Langer, talk to boaters at the Lackawaxen River access.

Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River seeks volunteers and more

Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River seeks volunteers UPPER DELAWARE RIVER — The National Park Service is seeking eager outdoor enthusiasts to volunteer as watershed stewards to … more

6/5/19

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