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The benefits of exercise go much deeper than what you can see on the outside. Something as simple as a small walk (bonus points if it’s with a dog) can change your entire day for the better.
Beyond the physical: overlooked exercise benefits
We often think of exercise as something we should do when we want to lose weight. While that is one potential benefit of exercise, there are so many others that get looked over and forgotten about. … more
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A rainbow trout taken by “Catskill” John Bonasera.
Touting trout and tiny flies
Recent showers and thunderstorms have added some much-welcomed water to our rivers and streams (and we hope for more to keep up the good flows.) On Sunday afternoon, June 9 the Beaverkill at Cooks … more
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Virginia Governor vetoes anti-gun bill!
Virginia Governor Glenn Younkin recently stood tall and strong for the rights of law-abiding gun owners by vetoing 30 bills that would have imposed more laws designed to undermine the 2nd Amendment, … more
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A nice-sized trout caught during the Green Drake hatch.
Memorial Day, memorable fishing
Trout fishing continues to be productive; area trout streams have just dropped below the average flow as of Sunday afternoon. The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls registered 322 cubic feet per second, which … more
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Hiking is one of my favorite forms of exercise to do when I am traveling and exploring new places.
Exercise while traveling
Having a trip coming up is one of the most fun things to look forward to. While packing all of your necessary items, the thought of exercise probably crosses your mind. You may ask yourself, … more
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Loosen up
I was on the driving range this past Tuesday hitting some golf shots. A fellow employee came down to warm up for the men’s league. The unnamed employee started hitting shots with his driver … more
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Training for NY Forest Rangers and ECOs!
  The New York DEC Commissioner has announced upcoming academies for the newest classes of Forest Rangers and Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECO’s). The 6-month training … more
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The DeBruce Fly Fishing Club hosted a day of fly-fishing for disabled veterans on the Willowemoc Creek with a Project Healing Waters (PHW) Group from Gardner, Massachusetts. Here, the group enjoys a barbecue lunch at the Rose Cottage, DeBruce.
Good fishing, and sharing with veterans
Those who fish for trout in our area rivers and streams continue to report good success! We are in the midst of a transition from finding good fishing in the mornings and afternoons to later in the … more
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It is in the smallest challenges that our biggest lessons can be learned.
Believing it's possible
This past fall, my husband and I took a day trip to Long Island. While I attended a baby shower, he found a nearby beach to explore. When he came back to pick me up, he mentioned that he gathered … more
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Welcome to the 2024 season
Welcome everyone to the 2024 golf season. It’s a great time of the year. The weather is getting warmer, and golfers are getting the rust off their games. Leagues are starting and the golf … more
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NY 2023 deer take was down!
The New York State DEC recently released the deer harvest statistics from the 2023-24 hunting season. The estimated harvest reflects a statewide decrease of 9.8 percent. In 2023, 209,781 deer … more
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We will get caught in the comparison trap, and when that happens, focus on returning home to yourself.
Staying focused on ourselves
Do you ever catch yourself looking at someone else wishing your life looked like theirs? It’s so easy, especially in today’s age of social media, to believe someone else has it easier … more
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Photo of a nice brown trout taken by Seth Cavarretta one evening last week while fishing the lower Beaverkill during a March Brown spinner fall.
Falling spinners, rising trout
Streamside is happy to report good fishing conditions over the weekend. Last week’s rains replenished our rivers and streams somewhat, and water levels had spiked up last Wednesday but by … more
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PA spraying to control gypsy moths!
In an effort to protect wildlife habitat, the Pennsylvania Game Commission plans to spray over a 123,000 acres of state game lands this spring to control a non-native invasive insect, the gypsy moth. … more
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Grabbing a set of dumbbells and moving to a low-traffic area is a great way to manage feeling overwhelmed in the gym.
Overcoming gym anxiety
Going to the gym can be one of the most anxiety-producing activities. When I first started going to the gym by myself, before I had any formal education in exercise, I remember feeling very nervous, … more
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Past and present “Catskill Legends” in attendance included Dave Catizone, Hall of Famer Ed Van Put, “Catskill John” Bonasera, Agnes Van Put, Tom Mason, John Shaner and Per Brandin.
One that got away, and ones that didn't!
Despite some recent rainfall, our rivers and streams are still below the average flow for this time of year, but the wading is easy, and thanks to the emergence of the March Brown hatch, trout … more
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PA doe tags increased!
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has modified the antlerless deer license sales schedule, and additionally is guaranteeing most resident hunters will get an antlerless license in the wildlife … more
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A beautiful Quill Gordon mayfly taken on a boulder lining the stream.
May Flies, Caddis Flies and Nymphing
Early May, one of the sweetest months of the year, especially in contrast to the drabness of late winter and early spring. There are already a number of colorful flowers blooming and blossoms pushing … more
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In moments when I don’t know what’s next, I always come back to evening walks with my husband and my dogs to process my thoughts and build momentum on what’s to come.
What to do when you don’t know what’s next
Moving toward health is seemingly easier when we know what goals we would like to work toward. When we know what we want, we’re able to reverse-engineer those goals, break them down into … more
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Turkey time!
In New York State, the spring turkey season started on Wednesday, May 1 and will end on Friday, May 31. You may take two bearded gobbler turkeys, but only one per day.   You do need to take … more
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Be truthful with yourself about where you’re currently at. This is the only way to get closer to where you want to go.
How much exercise do I really need?
We all know that exercising regularly is good for our health, but getting ourselves to actually do it is a different story. It’s very easy to fall into a cycle of exercising consistently, … more
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Photo of a Hendrickson fly perched on Phil’s Granddad’s beautiful cane rod.
A dream fish, and ‘Moby Trout’
Fishing has really heated up this past week! Hendricksons continue to make their presence known, along with the early hatches of Blue Quills and Quill Gordons. All week long there were reports of … more
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46th writing anniversary!
This April will be my 46th consecutive year of writing the Sportsman Outdoors column for the Democrat newspaper. Back in 1978 I called Freddy Stabbert’s father and said to him that I would … more
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Hendricksons are here!
It was nice to finally have a weekend that was fairly dry, after all the rainy days we’ve had this spring, with a partly sunny week expected ahead. Surprisingly with all the rain, our … more
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Fruits are mostly made up of carbohydrates and can play a healthy role in a balanced meal.
Building foundational food habits
Nutrition can be one of the most challenging aspects of our health to master. There is so much emotion attached to food that it can be difficult to objectively look at what we eat and determine … more
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