Outdoors
Nov 17, 2017
The hunter had been sitting in the tree stand since daylight and hadn’t seen a deer. It was almost 1 p.m. now and cold, hunger and discouragement was ...
Outdoors
Nov 17, 2017
Hunting whitetail deer is popular, so it’s no wonder we have so many record books. Many states, maybe most, have record books. Besides states we have ...
Outdoors
Oct 30, 2017
Would you shoot a genetically inferior deer? When hunters talk about genetics in whitetail deer, we’re almost always talking about antlers. So maybe y...
Outdoors
Oct 23, 2017
Abby Burrell of Franklinville took this nice 7-point buck in the Machias area during New York state’s youth firearms hunt for deer and bear over Colum...
Outdoors
Oct 10, 2017
In my early days of deer hunting we preserved the memories of the bucks we harvested by sawing off the antlers and fastening them to a board. The job ...
Outdoors
Sep 26, 2017
My doctor was giving me good news about the results of a test, and when he finished we talked about deer hunting. I showed him pictures of a couple of...
Outdoors
Aug 08, 2017
It’s the middle of summer, but serious deer hunters know there’s little time left to place this fall’s deer stand. Experts agree that if you’re huntin...
Cattaraugus County, Here And Now, Local News, ...
Jul 09, 2017
We take a moment today to comment on how attractive and well-groomed the North Union Street landscaping and garden areas are looking — at least to our...
Outdoors
Apr 05, 2017
I have come to the conclusion that I’m the best shed antler hunter in North America. Maybe the world. My world, anyway—no doubt about it. But I seldom...
Cattaraugus County, Crime
Feb 22, 2017
LITTLE VALLEY — A Kill Buck man was sentenced to prison time Tuesday in Cattaraugus County Court for burglary and criminal contempt convictions. Keith...
Outdoors, Sports
Jan 04, 2017
Mike Speaker was modest and low-key when acknowledging the national publicity recently bestowed on him for bagging the largest scored buck ever record...
Outdoors
Dec 14, 2016
On opening day of deer season some 60 years ago, cars passing through Warren, Pa. formed a virtual parade of bucks tied to fenders. I wasn’t around to...
Outdoors
Dec 06, 2016
The excitement and adrenalin-filled flurry of activity and frenzied planning the week before deer season are now two long weeks behind us. If your tag...
Outdoors
Dec 06, 2016
Franklinville girl takes wide 7-point Allyson Ciesla of Franklinville shot this 7-point buck with a 19.5 inch inside spread on opening day of New York...
Outdoors
Dec 06, 2016
It’s difficult for non-hunters to understand hunting. They have little comprehension of game management or the absolute necessity for hunting in the p...
Commentary, Local Columnists
Nov 26, 2016
It’s around Thanksgiving when I think about my dad, Peter Eckstrom Sr., the most. His birthday was Nov. 26, right around the holiday each year, but al...
Outdoors
Nov 21, 2016
I’d taken the week off. The rut was on and if there is any time of the year to be in the woods, it’s during the rut. It was Monday, the first hunting ...
Here And Now, News
Nov 19, 2016
This morning marks the opening day of the traditional gun season for whitetail deer and black bear in New York state, an annual rite for many hunting ...
Local News, News
June 16, 2025
CUBA — The village of Cuba hosted the Dairy Days 2025 celebration over the weekend, which featured the Community Yard Sale throughout the area on Satu...
Local News, News
June 14, 2025
OLEAN — The first protest Nevin Oliphant took part in was in 1967 in Los Angeles. He was a young teenager protesting the Vietnam War. In 2025 his caus...
Obituaries
June 14, 2025
Cathy Briggs, memorial service OLEAN — A memorial service for Cathy Briggs will be held Thursday (June 19, 2025) at Guenther Funeral Home, 1303 E. Sta...
Obituaries
June 14, 2025
William S. Clemens ALLEGANY — William S. “Bill” Clemens, 74, of Allegany, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, surround...
Obituaries
June 14, 2025
John R. Cornwall, loving husband, father and brother FREEDOM — John R. Cornwall, 75, of Freedom, passed away Wednesday (June 11, 2025) at his home, su...
