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New York and Pennsylvania are trying to educate the public about the BearWise campaign, in order to lessen conflicts between humans and bears. What is BearWise? It’s an educational outreach …
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John Van Etten
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1/17/25
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People tend to be more sedentary in the winter months. Here is a short list of some upcoming events that I am aware of to help us all get more active and get outdoors.
Youth Pheasant …
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John Van Etten
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1/14/25
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The Wildlife Management Committee of the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met on December 19 to discuss proposed changes for the upcoming seasons for hunting and trapping. There were four …
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John Van Etten
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1/3/25
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New hunters and trappers are required to complete a safety course before being issued a license. As a Master Instructor for the NYS DEC Hunter Education Program (HEP), I can assure you that those …
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John Van Etten
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12/27/24
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The holidays are approaching and the other day I overheard an adult explaining to a child that a “partridge” in a pear tree is a ruffed grouse. No, I didn’t step out of line and try …
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John S. Van Etten
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12/20/24
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The Vice President of the Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County, Carl Lindsley, is on a mission. He has been writing letters to Albany, contacting local politicians, and working …
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John S. Van Etten
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12/13/24
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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 …
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12/6/24
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Understanding how your gun works is important. Getting out and shooting your gun to get it ready for the upcoming season is a necessity. You should inspect, clean and know how your gun works. Gas …
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Jack Danchak
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8/30/24
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This hot summer has anglers staying home. The humidity is the highest we have encountered in years. Reading the registry 101 degrees has shattered a 1921 high of 96. Even though it has not been the …
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Jack Danchak
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8/23/24
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In what has seemingly become an annual tradition, former president Donald Trump addressed NRA members of this year’s NRA leadership forum at the 2024 NRA annual meetings and Exhibits in Dallas. …
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Jack Danchak
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8/16/24
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Plenty of doe tags in PA will be available this hunting season! The Game Commission allocated 1,186,000 antlerless deer licenses Statewide for 2024 to 2025, which is up from 1,095,000 licenses made …
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Jack Danchak
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8/9/24
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New York State High School Clay Target Leagues State Tournaments are being held this summer. The premier event, the Trap Shooting State Tournament, featured 1,932 athletes from 133 high school teams. …
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Jack Danchak
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8/2/24
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The National Rifle Association has a new leader. Doug Hamlin is the new executive Vice President and CEO. Doug went on to say, “We have new leadership, and we are resolute. We know our mission, …
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Jack Danchak
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7/26/24
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Bill Connors 78, of Pleasant Valley, New York recently passed away. Bill will be tremendously missed by New York’s Sporting Community.
He was a regular outdoor columnist with the …
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Jack Danchak
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7/19/24
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As the weather gets warmer, officials from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the State Department of Health are encouraging the public, especially those who are …
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Jack Danchak
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7/12/24
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) continues to spread in Pennsylvania, in both numbers and geographic range, according to just-released data from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Since July …
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Jack Danchak
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7/5/24
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The Pennsylvania Game Commission again is seeking input from the public in surveying Wild turkeys. This summer, the annual Pennsylvania Wild Turkey Sighting Surveys runs from July 1 through August …
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6/28/24
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