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To sleep like a dog
My dogs are the best sleepers I know. Two of them are laying in my office at this moment, snoozing and snoring away. While sleep is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle of health, it can be … more
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New NY Forest Ranger from Sullivan County
    The 24th Basic School for New York State Forest Rangers recently graduated a class of nine. I want to congratulate new Ranger Nicole Kocher from here in Sullivan County on joining their … more
Dogs keep life simple. All they want is for you to be with them. Deep down, people feel the same way.
Be the gift
  I   love receiving physical gifts during the holidays. In fact, giving and receiving gifts is one of the top ways I feel loved, according to Gary Chapman’s book The 5 Love … more
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NY DEC seeking public input on species of greatest conservation need
The NYS DEC is working on updating its State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) for 2025 – 2035. The SWAP is a tool that helps protect wildlife populations that are declining or threatened. Every ten … more
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Walking is a small thing that always helps me get closer to my big goals.
The small things
I’m sure at some point you’ve heard someone say, “If you take care of the small things, the big things will take care of themselves.” This quote is attributed to American poet … more
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Katina in action, going up for a lay-up during a game in high school on March 4, 1991.
Where are they now? Katina Mack
  I decided to write this column with the purpose of sharing our local trailblazers in sports with the younger generations. Like with many other things it’s important for our youth to … more
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PA Prohibits Campfires on State Game Lands, NY Burn Ban in Effect
Due to the recent drought conditions in our readership area, several burn bans have been put into effect. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has prohibited campfires on state game lands, joining … more
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Choose for yourself
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and how we choose to approach it will look different for each one of us. When I think of my ideal Thanksgiving experience, it includes enjoying delicious … more
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Big Game Rifle Season Opens in NY Southern Zone
Big game season opens in the NY Southern Zone for rifle hunters tomorrow (Saturday, November 16th). As I mentioned in a previous column about elevated (tree) stands, my first thoughts always turn … more
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The more I travel, the more I realize how important my health is. It’s not only for my physical capacity, but as a foundation for me to enjoy myself and be able to learn new things.
It’s more than fitness
  I’ve always been fascinated with self-actualization. When my college advisor asked me what I wanted to do with my degree in Clinical Exercise Science, I said I wanted to help people … more
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Found in NY Again
  The NYS DEC reported that Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been found in Region 6 at a private deer farm. This is the first confirmed case in the state since 2005. The CWD was found during … more
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Focusing on simple strategies like drinking water, eating vegetables, and eating protein help even when we are out of our own environment, like when we are out to eat.
Focus on food to feel your best
In last week’s article, we talked about how challenging it can be when we feel as if we have to start over on our health journey. There can be many reasons why we may feel this way, and … more
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I’m grateful for all of the time I got to spend having four (and eventually five) dogs, learning something new from them every day.
Back to the basics
One of the most challenging parts of health is feeling like you have to start all over again from the beginning. This happens to all of us at different times for different reasons. Life can present … more
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PA Needs Help Studying Rabbits and Hares
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is calling on the public to help with a study of rabbits and snowshoe hares in three wildlife management units, including 3D in our readership area. Several counties … more
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Discipline can be extremely frustrating at times. Whether you’re putting in practice at a game you love or striving for a goal that isn’t as fun, staying true to our commitments is the best way to reach our desired results.
Keeping promises to ourselves
I’ve always loved the quote “Commitment is staying true to what you said you would do long after the mood that you said it in has left” by Inky Johnson. I strive to live by this … more
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Elevated (Tree) Stand Safety
Hunting season is upon us and my first thoughts always turn towards safety. Shooting incidents while hunting get all of the press, and we aretaught to be very safety conscious with firearms. Most … more
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Spending time outside is always better with my dogs, whether it’s a few moments on the deck, playing in the yard, or adventures on a walk or a hike.
Spend time outside
  While morning routines can be a very impactful part of our day, sometimes it’s the smallest pieces that have the greatest impact. Each day when I wake up and get out of bed, my dogs … more
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Joe Fox and Seth Cavarretta, of Dette Flies, hosted the Catskills Fiberglass Rod Gathering. Rodmakers Dusty Smith, of Livingston Rods (Montana) and Mike McFarland, of McFarland rods (Pennsylvania), brought rods and materials and gave presentations to the group that gathered on Saturday.
Fiberglass and the End of the Season
I t certainly felt like Autumn this past weekend - with chilly morning temperatures in the 30s, light frost and cold rain on Sunday causing us to don jackets and sweaters and look forward to making … more
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Labor Day Weekend Youth Big Game Hunt
The New York State DEC will be hosting a special youth big game hunt this weekend on October 12-14.   The hunt is firearms only and will be occurring statewide in all Wildlife Management Units … more
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Young Jacob, in attendance with his brother and parents, was all smiles after tying his first fly, a buck tail streamer, with the assitance of John Apgar, Guest Fly Tier from the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild.
Streamer Flies
October weather continues to be exceptional - with chilly mornings warming up to beautiful sunny days. We do need rain, as our rivers and streams have been well below average for several weeks. Water … more
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Showing up for others is always more impactful when we are the best version of ourselves.
Choose Yourself
  Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wish you didn’t say yes to attending an event or doing a favor for someone else? Receiving invitations and opportunities to help … more
Youth Pheasant Hunt is a Success!
The Sullivan County Long Beards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and the Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County hosted their annual Youth Pheasant Hunt this … more
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Midges are very tiny flies that make up an important part of the trout’s diet and are popularly used to fish in low water conditions.
Low Water and Midge Fishing
What had been a fairly rainy July and August, with a total of 11.6 inches of rainfall as compared to the historical average of 8.68 inches, turned into a dry September. September closed out the month … more
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Preparing for a long race requires training runs to be much lower in intensity and shorter in duration than the race itself. Training at too fast of a pace and long of distance wouldn’t have given me as good of results.
Improving exercise consistency
Writing a great workout requires careful consideration of many factors. While all of them are important, intensity and duration play a great role in our consistency of exercise, and therefore our … more
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Catskill Fly Tyers Guild Vice President discusses some of the materials he uses in tying his favorite Isonychia patterns. He gave each member in attendance a pair of dyed turkey quill feathers to take home and use.
Isonychia!
I t’s the beginning of Autumn: the end of September heading into October, when the air is cooler, skies are clearer, trees start to color up, chilly mornings turn to warm sunny afternoons and … more
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