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EVERYWHERE — Cedarwood oil smells great to a lot of people. It can be found in many consumer products—perfumes, soaps and deodorants, for example. But cedarwood oil also is prized … more
Sometimes it’s hard to try to push back against everything that seems to be going on in life with work and other obligations, in order to enjoy the holidays.  Taking time for one … more
The difference between the words—wander and wonder—is one letter. This thought pebble is rolling around in my mind as we embark on a new year and the opportunities it presents—most … more
Confidence. Founded or unfounded, confidence is what turns a mere attempt into an experience. It doesn’t even have to be real; sometimes faking it will get you just as far as the real thing … more
What do you know about North America’s largest rodents, and in particular their unusual teeth? Castor canadensis is an aquatic fur-bearing mammal that was eliminated in Pennsylvania and most … more
At the risk of waxing poetic, I caught myself thinking this week where I would be if not for the light of the moon.  I was thinking not merely about the things I could take for granted, but … more
My diary tells me the last time I fished the Madison River, near West Yellowstone, MT, was in late August. As with the Catskills, Montana rivers have their own sequence of hatches—when they … more
The other day, as I made my way to the entrance of my favorite grocery store, a movement on the pavement caught my attention. Scurrying toward the building’s brick facade was a super spider of … more
Some of us might have run into one or more timber rattlesnakes while hiking on trails over the course of the summer. more
Not so many years ago, Montana was still the wild west. A rural state with lots of cowhands, where it was legal to purchase a sidearm, wear it in a holster, and walk down Main Street. Real estate was reasonably priced, and there was a lot of open space. more
It is close to the end of October as I write this column, and the days are getting colder and shorter. Flocks of migrating Canada geese will be in the sky; if they are not seen, they are heard by … more
The area has experienced some cold temperatures and snowfall, though we have had a bit of a thaw around the New Year holiday. Those of us who watch wildlife have likely seen bird species during the winter months that are not seen at other times of the year. more
I get pretty tired. I’m not allowed to say I get more tired than my wife for obvious reasons, but nonetheless, I do run out of energy at least once a day. Sometimes I flat-out run out of … more
We don’t think about reptiles and amphibians in September and October, because the animals are less visible. You won’t hear frog and toad calls—that only happens at various … more
As fly fishers, we spend a great deal of time discussing aquatic insect activity. Most of our dialogue has to do with the various mayfly and caddis fly hatches—or the lack thereof—that we … more
There are those who talk, and those who walk their talk. Without question, Kathy Michell was the latter, a fiercely dedicated licensed wildlife rehabilitator whose graceful physical appearance … more
I’m very fortunate to know that a lot of the doors that have been closed in my life have been for my own good. The Good Lord has gracefully saved me from myself more times than I know. … more
As we celebrate Thanksgiving and the bounty that is ours, it’s a GREAT time to reflect on gratitude and its many gifts.  In practicing gratitude, we find ourselves enriched to be … more
What I mean by that title is where we stand with the DEC’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) and its review of all the material we provided regarding the public’s right to wade and fish in … more
With the arrival of September, many bird species start their migration to wintering grounds. Some waterfowl, such as Canada geese, are very noticeable—they fly in large flocks and their honking … more
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