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Helpful pointers for Saturday's squirrel season opener

Black, gray and fox squirrel hunting season starts this Saturday, Sept. 1 throughout all of New York State, except ..


Get outside – it’s all about the kids!

Well, summer’s coming to a close fast, at least for the kids who'll be back in school within two weeks. ..


More gun restrictions on the way?

Gun restrictions come to the forefront each time there is a tragedy, such as the Aurora, Colo. incident. However, there ..


A sportsman’s ‘Q and A’ with this year’s county judge candidates

The Chenango County Judge's seat is up for grabs. I'm excited, are you? There has not been a good contest ..


The Sportsman's area at the Chenango County Fair

Next Tuesday opens the annual Chenango County Fair, and while you are having a great time on the rides, checking ..


Invasives, part 3: The Billion dollar bugs

Left unchecked, the Hemlock Wooley Adelgid, Asian Longhorn Beetle, and the Emerald Ash Borer would just about wipe out one-third ..


More on invasive species:  Terrestial plants, part 2

Last week I outlined three invasive terrestrial plants/shrubs that are growing wild here in our area. Plants that I am ..


Invasive species in our backyard: Terrestial plants, part 1

They come to us in many innocuous ways, from packages from overseas, to clinging onto the bottom of our fishing ..


A look at the major legislative issues affecting sportsmen

A lot has taken place in Albany this past week. The legislative session closed with a frenzy of activity on ..


Destination: Eagle Lake, Maine; quarry - black bear

I am going to jump off my steady stream of "what’s new" articles and treat you today to one of ..


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