REGION — Promoting physical, mental and social wellness, New York State Parks’ 2025 Wellness Challenge launched earlier this year encourages New York residents …
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7/17/25
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You have whispered in the day’s ear of your willingness to be graced
and you are given— you are given—
the elixir of thrush at dawn and dusk transforming light’s …
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By SANDY LONG
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7/16/25
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ALBANY, NY — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Fish and Wildlife recently announced that DEC is accepting applications for sponsored …
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7/16/25
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Have you ever wondered why we have hunting seasons? There are many reasons, of course, but sometimes it’s an overlooked consideration.
None of us wants to see any of these species of …
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By HUNTER HILL
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7/16/25
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Years ago, roadsides and highway medians were regularly sprayed and mowed to keep the shoulders clear and improve sight distance for safety reasons. The mowing went out to wherever the road …
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By SCOTT RANDO
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7/9/25
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Once the spring fly hatches are over and the summer season begins, the most productive fishing is in the evening. The exception is that on cloudy, gray days, anglers may find a reprieve and see trout …
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By TONY BONAVIST
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7/9/25
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton, in collaboration with the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Cornell University, today …
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7/8/25
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There was movement in the grass along the riverbank where I rested with pen poised above the page, contemplating ideas for this column. I was trying to cool down as the heat wave hovered over the …
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By SANDY LONG
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7/2/25
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Vacation for farmers sometimes only means waiting on parts or weather to keep working. For us, however, with a whole lot of overtime and planning ahead, it meant the real deal, or should I say, the …
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By HUNTER HILL
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7/2/25
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the return of the free First-Time Camper Program for the 2025 season. Through the First-Time …
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6/26/25
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Around the middle of May, a friend had sent me an image of a couple of spider webs on a small conifer tree; they were sheet-type webs that were woven horizontally, taking on a little bit of a bowl …
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By SCOTT RANDO
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6/25/25
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The day was June 1 of this year. That was the date Judy Van Put chose to celebrate the life of her late husband Ed, who passed in December of 2024. A memorial was scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Catskill …
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By TONY BONAVIST
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6/25/25
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NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced several proposed regulation changes to streamline use and reporting of hunting tags and provide new …
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6/23/25
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The turbulence of these times is undeniable. Despite the welcome rise of spring’s wild and refreshing energy, it can be challenging to maintain a sense of hope that things will settle down, …
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By SANDY LONG
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6/18/25
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This spring has been a wet one for the record books. About two weeks before the last frost date, we thought we were prepared. And we were. But nature wasn’t. So neither were we.
Fast track …
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By HUNTER HILL
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6/18/25
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June is here, and many of us are taking advantage of the swimming and fishing opportunities in nearby natural waterways. It’s a great time to spot varied wildlife while near the water. You …
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By SCOTT RANDO
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6/11/25
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WHITE LAKE, NY — The Town of Bethel will host an environmental open house forum on Sunday, June 15 at the Duggan School gym from noon to 3 p.m. Residents and businesses can learn how to save …
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6/11/25
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When I began the process of switching from spin fishing with bait and lures to fly fishing for trout, I immediately became overwhelmed. Most of that was due to the fact that I purchased a copy of …
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By TONY BONAVIST
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6/11/25
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Sometimes you just must find out what that shiny black elongated lump you discovered lying on a hillside in the snow might be. Maybe that palm-sized spider you uncovered when lifting the tarp from …
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By SANDY LONG
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6/4/25
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Spring turkey season is one of my favorite hunting seasons of the year for many reasons, but right at the top is the more agreeable climate. In terms of large game, most of the predominant seasons …
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By HUNTER HILL
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6/4/25
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