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 …
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John S. Van Etten
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11/29/24
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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 …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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11/26/24
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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 …
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Crystal Tweed
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11/26/24
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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 …
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John S. Van Etten
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11/22/24
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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 …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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11/19/24
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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 …
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John S. Van Etten
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11/15/24
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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 …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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11/12/24
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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 …
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John S. Van Etten
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11/8/24
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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 …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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11/5/24
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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 …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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10/29/24
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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 …
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John S. Van Etten
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10/25/24
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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 …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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10/22/24
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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 …
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John S. Van Etten
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10/18/24
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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 …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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10/15/24
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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 …
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Judy Van Put
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10/15/24
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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 …
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John S. Van Etten
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10/11/24
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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 …
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Judy Van Put
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10/8/24
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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 …
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10/8/24
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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 …
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John S. Van Etten
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10/4/24
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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 …
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Judy Van Put
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10/1/24
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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 …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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10/1/24
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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 …
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Judy Van Put
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9/24/24
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Technology is an incredible tool with seemingly endless applications to make our lives easier. It is practically inescapable these days and there are many devices out there to help you along your …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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9/24/24
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If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t always feel motivated to practice healthy habits. It’s easy to get stuck in the trap of waiting until we “feel like it” to …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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9/17/24
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Ever since I was a little girl, I can remember my dad always repeating to me “Calos can do anything.” In case you didn’t know, Calo is my maiden name, and my dad made sure that my …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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9/10/24
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