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Ever had a bad day? Bad week? Maybe it was just uncanny how many things could go wrong all at the same time. Well, this is the tale of one such time. It all started long, long ago. A time so far … more
I had planned a field trip last week, mainly to look for reptiles and amphibians. It was already mid-morning when I reached the state forest land in southern Pike County and started my trek. It was … more
Those of us who fly fish, and indeed most folks who fish, do not consider angling a dangerous sport. That’s especially true when comparing fishing to football, soccer or even auto racing. … more
NEW YORK STATE — State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) commissioner Basil Seggos announced that the department is seeking hunters to participate in a multi-year study of non-lead … more
It’s that time of year when insects and flowering plants provide a pleasing visual experience to the casual observer enjoying the abundant natural resources of the Upper Delaware River region. … more
I wonder where I’d be sometimes if it wasn’t for God dropping blessings right in front of my face. Of course, I think about it—the very air I breathe and the ground I walk on count … more
Of all the animals that inhabit the wild, it seems the most misunderstood and feared creatures are snakes. We were not born with the fear of snakes; it has been instilled by passed-down … more
Fly fishing for trout requires intense concentration, especially when there are flies on the water and fish rising freely. Under those circumstances, anglers have a tendency to be oblivious of their … more
In my last column, I wrote about the delight of discovering a robin’s nest next to our home and observing the cycle of life that transpired there. In a hopeful update, mama robin is on her … more
I’ve always prided myself on not burning bridges, no matter how I felt about a relationship or association. You never know who might be related to whom and how the story of your parting … more
It’s near the height of summer, when the temperature is close to peak. Various flowers are budding. There are plenty of hummingbirds around gardens or areas in the wild where flowering … more
If you fish a river long enough you’ll learn some of her secrets—but not all. And if you’re like me, sooner or later you’ll find a favorite pool. Many years ago, my good … more
A large forsythia bush has brightened my life for decades, waving its willowy branches and blooms from the place where it was planted many years ago. I pass by this old friend every time I leave the … more
Five months, two days and 13 hours. That’s how long it had been since we planted our tomato plants—seeds in the basement under the nurturing climate control of heat mats, fans and … more
The PA Game Commission is again looking for public help through the month of August for the annual Pennsylvania Wild Turkey Sighting Survey. This is a citizen-science project that counts the … more
Readers of this column who are avid anglers and who use a fly rod as their primary means for fishing, might wonder: Why a column about playing fish? My guess is that most fly fishers are more … more
ESCANABA, MI — The National Trappers Association Convention and Outdoor Show is being held at the U.P. State Fairgrounds, located in Escanaba, MI. Dates are July 27 through 29, and the  … 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
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
On a sunny morning in early June, I had gotten the motorcycle out to visit some folks in Dingman Township. Going down a gentle hill, I saw a car trying to park on the side of the road. At the … more
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