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This has been an unusual spring. Being in the woods every day for the last six weeks scouting and hunting gobblers, I gradually became aware of subtle...

SMETHPORT, Pa. — Dave Tenny and I worked together at Control Chief and Dave is an avid outdoorsman and a great guy. He also is quite a wit and I was o...

Trout season is still weeks away. We have been extremely fortunate in the weather department so far, but March has been snowy in recent years. With th...

When I went to school, and for years after, I’d have a reoccurring dream in which I’d go to class and discover, to my horror, an important paper hadn’...

RED HOUSE — In 1970, there was only one active American bald eagle nest in New York state — and it didn’t produce any eaglets. The eagles, like other ...

While eating meatless has an array of health benefits and even significantly reduces your carbon footprint, there is undoubtedly a price you pay cutti...

We need a little change of pace after the Thanksgiving holiday so I thought I would offer something different. I like simple meals most of the time an...

ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking angler feedback on proposed fishing regulation changes for New York’s Great Lak...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is treating the most recent sighting of a non-native northern snakehead in Pennsylvania as...

If you’re an outdoor person, you’re sure to have sensed it. The slight drop in temperatures, shorter days, a lessening of the sun’s power. If you love...

I was contemplating when to go fishing. Let’s see, Thursday was out, but the next four days were open. Which day would provide the best chance of succ...

While eating meatless has an array of health benefits and even significantly reduces your carbon footprint, there is undoubtedly a price you pay cutti...

A heavy fog had rolled in overnight due to the recent heavy rains and suddenly cooler weather. As I left the cabin it was impossible to see more than ...

Bass fishing is only days away, and I’m excited. You can’t help but marvel at the incredible diversity and balance of God’s creations. What a marvelou...

ON STURGEON LAKE, Minn. — Ron Riegger opened a clear plastic tackle tray, pulled out one of dozens of soft plastic lures from inside and handed it to ...

I hate to be repetitive in my writing. Usually, you make a statement and move along. But, if you’re like me, you’re a dedicated trout fishermen the he...

WELLSVILLE — Time to dust off the waders or grab a favorite spot on the bank as anglers make their annual pilgrimage to the Genesee River. The 31st an...

RANDOLPH — Frigid temps on opening day of trout season didn’t deter any serious anglers in their pursuit of the “big one” as they fished area waters s...