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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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PA’s 2023-24 deer harvest report!
The Pennsylvania Game Commission reported results from the 2023-24 deer seasons, which ended in January. Hunters harvested an estimated 430,010 white-tailed deer. The statewide buck harvest was … more
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The places we spend our time play a huge role in not only the habits we build, but who we become. Choose intentionally.
Successful spaces
There are many factors that influence our ability to reach our goals and become the version of ourselves we aspire to be. Of course, one very important factor is us. We have the ability to respond to … more
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Well wishers filled the Wulff Gallery to attend the Celebration of Life for Catskill Fly-Tyer Mary Dette.
Memorable weekend
Our rivers and streams had been in a very fishable shape last week, with the early hatches of Quill Gordons and Blue Quills noted. Fishing below the surface with wet flies and nymphs has been … more
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Trout opener not what it used to be!
The trout opening day of April 1 is not what it used to be. Driving around Sullivan County on the opening day of trout season and checking out many trout streams, it was very disappointing not to see … more
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While unexpected injuries may slow us down for a moment, they don’t need to stop us from getting back to moving in the ways we love.
Returning to full strength
One of the most frustrating and unfortunate parts of exercise is injury. While there are many precautions we can take to try to avoid it, there is always a chance that something unexpected happens. … more
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Some PA coyote contest results!
The Mosquito Creek Sportsmen’s Club recently completed its 33rd annual coyote hunt. For the first time in their contests, the top three entries of coyotes all weighed over 50 pounds. With … more
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Five minutes of journaling and five minutes of meditation are the basics I always come back to in order to set myself up for success each day.
Simple practices, great results
Over the course of the last six years, I’ve learned there are many ways managing our health is similar to running a business. In both, we think it needs to be complicated, and that complexity … more
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The Opening Day celebration wouldn’t’ be complete without refreshments - Roscoe Campsite Park and Trout Town Farms offered an array of delicious pastries, juices and hot coffee.
Opening Day - the trout season opener
After several cold, gloomy and dreary days, this past Easter weekend brought glorious sunshine that lifted spirits. Our rivers and streams are in good shape for the beginning of the trout season and … more
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Stats on firearm production!
The National Shooting Sports Foundation recently released the Firearm Production in the United States including the Firearm Import and Export Data 2023 Edition. The report consists of the most … more
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Although my husband, Cosmos, and I share many goals, we also have goals that are different from one another. Actively listening and asking questions before sharing our opinions is one of the best ways we help each other feel heard and understood.
Secrets of great supporters
Have you ever told someone about a goal or dream of yours and their response was all of the reasons why it might not work out? Having a support system is crucial to successfully reaching our goals, … more
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Streamside returns!
We are less than a week away from Opening Day of the regular trout fishing season in New York State that anglers have looked forward to! It’s been a relatively easy winter, with only a few … more
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