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Martha Mason with a nice trout caught in the Beaverkill fishing with “the Usual.”
The Usual - good fishing
Favorable water conditions continue, thanks to ongoing rain showers and storms. Despite a return to summertime/hot weather of last week, there were only two days when water temperatures reached … more
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Boating economic growth increases!
The National Marine Manufacturers Association recently reported the growing economic impact of the recreational boating industry across the United States. Their 2023 study reveals recreational … more
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Winning requires persistence and consistency. The moment we feel like we can take an extra break is when we need to dive back in to the actions that got us to where we are to keep momentum and string wins together.
Winning after winning
When we set a goal for the first time, or the first time in a long time, it’s pretty easy to feel motivated and stay committed to achieving that goal. We focus and put in the work required to … more
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The origin of "Willowemoc" and some Native American History
Thanks to continuous showers and rainstorms during the end of August, we are now heading into September with our rivers and streams in good condition – with above-average flows that are still … more
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Sportsmen unhappy with the President
Sportsmen’s organizations all over the United States are criticizing the Biden Administration following a report from Fox News Digital that President Biden and Secretary of Education Miguel … more
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Here’s a photo of my beautiful bamboo rod made for me by Mike Canazon.
Going fishing, bamboo and upcoming events
Our rivers and streams are still in great shape - well above the average flow for the end of August/beginning of September - thanks to continued rain showers. What is surprising, though, is the … more
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Most of our stressors today aren’t physical. To combat them, we must slow down our physical response to perceived threat so we can think clearly, decrease stress, and feel in control of our lives.
Tiny spaces, giant rewards
Do you ever feel like the world is moving so fast around you that it seems impossible to keep up? When this happens to me, it’s usually in combination with feeling stressed and overwhelmed. In … more
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Ticks could spread CWD!
Heather Inzalaco the lead researcher looked into a project to find out if ticks could carry and spread CWD to other deer. The University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher discovered that ticks could … more
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Although I do not have any children yet, strength training still makes all aspects of my life easier. It especially comes in handy when I am the one carrying one of my nieces or nephews!
The irony of avoidance: strength training for parents
On Saturday, my sister, her daughter, and I spent the entire day together. Our girls’ day included some shopping, lunch at Chipotle, and a two and a half mile walk while my niece got to try out … more
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Favorable fishing and weighing your catch
August has brought a taste of autumn weather with its welcoming coolness to the evenings and mornings, and some beautiful sunny days in-between rain showers and storms, filling our rivers and … more
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The Democrat recap
The Sullivan County Democrat golf tournament is by far the most anticipated event to play in. Teams are already calling Fred Stabbert (tournament host) to get in early next year. The dates have been … more
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New record for venison donations!
Hunters in Pennsylvania set a new record for donating venison to the Sharing the Harvest Program in the 2022-23 deer hunting seasons. A total of 235,532 pounds of venison from 6,201 deer and four elk … more
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Taking action before we feel like it is the key to changing our perspective about our situation and leads to the most fun and fulfillment.
Moving through mind games
On Sunday evening, I went golfing for the first time this year. One of my intentions for the day was to move my body in a way that would be fun, and as the day went on, golf sounded like a great fit. … more
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To celebrate Dette Flies 95th Anniversary, guest Fly-Tyer Jerry Coviello demonstrated how he ties his beautiful trout flies in the shop. Behind Jerry are photos of Winnie and Walt Dette, who founded Dette Flies in 1928, along with their daughter, Mary Dette. Winnie and Walt’s great-grandson Joe Fox, along with Kelly Buchta, are the proprietors of Dette Flies today.
Favorable water conditions, Dette Flies celebrates their 95th
Thanks to continued rain showers, evening temperatures in the 50s and daytime temperatures in the 70s, we are heading into the last half of August with rivers and streams in a favorable state. These … more
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Coyote contests ban based on emotion, not fact!
I was reading the Pennsylvania Outdoor News magazine and Tom Venesky had a very interesting column and I thought New Yorkers would enjoy reading it. Here are some of the highlights of his column: … more
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Waking up in the Catskills and starting work a few hours later next to the Empire State Building was an interesting experience, only able to be fully enjoyed when I prioritized my health first and convenience second.
Commuting health hacks
If you’ve ever had a long commute to work, you know how challenging it can be to stay on top of your health goals when a large part of your day is spent traveling. Not only does it take up … more
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CFFCM Programming and Events Coordinator Todd Spire provided fun and entertaining activities for children during Summerfest. Here the children were able to turn over rocks in the Willowemoc and find aquatic insects and bottom-living creatures.
Summerfest!
The first weekend in August brought perfect summer weather, cool mornings with warm sunny days, blue skies and just the right amount of cooling breezes, with rivers and streams still at   very … more
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"The Democrat"
The Sullivan County Democrat golf tournament starts today with 68 teams and 9 flights. Sean Semenetz and Joe Winski are back to defend the title for the third time in a row. In this county, … more
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NRA's 152nd Annual Convention!
The NRA’s 152nd Annual Meetings & Exhibits was held in Indiana at the Indianapolis Convention Center this past April. 77,246 NRA members attended the three days of events. NRA … more
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Playing softball and soccer again has brought me so much joy and helps me be my best self in all areas of my life.
How sports changed my life (again)
One day in the spring of 2018, I was sitting on the NJ Transit train making my usual commute to Manhattan for work. At that time I was traveling back and forth between Montgomery and Broadway five … more
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Former President Jimmy Carter reeling in a trout while fishing the Delaware River on his historic trip to the Catskills in September of 1984. He is an avid life-long fisherman and enjoys fishing with his wife, Rosalynn, well into their 90s.
Lee Wulff Conservation Award
This past week has certainly provided a variety of summer weather – sure to please just about everyone – from those who like “as hot as it gets!” as we experienced on Friday, … more
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Golf lessons
Golf is a sport you can play for a lifetime. It’s played by 8-year-olds, and it’s played by 80-year-olds. I see many kids and adults come to the Villa Roma and either hit balls on the … more
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DEC's next step courses!
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is encouraging hunters who have completed a hunter, bowhunter, or trapper education certification course to consider taking a … more
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Keeping our approach to health simple and consistent is the key to success and happiness, and the easiest way to start is by just going outside for a walk.
Three health non-negotiables
Staying committed to our health can be very challenging, especially with the endless amounts of information coming at us from every angle. Right when we’ve caught up with the latest trend, a … more
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Photo is of flying ants tied by Ed Van Put (pattern is in the column).
Here come the ants!
We’ve just enjoyed one of the best weather-weekends so far this year – picture perfect warm summer days with cool breezes, lower humidity and some blue skies – and slightly cooler … more
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