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This weekend’s April showers added some much-needed rain to our rivers and streams and contributed a growth spurt to the parched lawns and gardens. Seemingly overnight the trees and shrubs are …
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Judy Van Put
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4/29/25
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Today, Friday, April 25, 2025 is National Arbor Day. The NYS DEC is encouraging folks to participate in the “25 Million Trees by 2033” initiative. Entering the plantings in the DEC Tree …
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John Van Etten
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4/28/25
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What a difference a week makes - from last week’s heavy snow (one friend reported seven inches of snow that had fallen at her house last Tuesday/Wednesday!) to Saturday’s sunny warm …
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Judy Van Put
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4/22/25
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On April 9, the NYS DEC announced that they have finalized protections for certain endangered and threatened species. Included in the list is the Atlantic Coast leopard frog. I’m glad to see …
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John Van Etten
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4/18/25
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The Catskill Fly Fishing Center had a banner weekend, with its third annual F3T fest (Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025) on Friday night. The sold-out event was held in the Wulff Gallery, and filled with …
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Judy Van Put
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4/15/25
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The Pennsylvania Game Commission estimates that there were 476,880 deer taken this past season statewide. That’s up about 11% from 430,010 the previous year.
There were an estimated …
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John Van Etten
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4/11/25
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Late Sunday afternoon, April 6, the USGS website showed that the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls was flowing at about 607 cubic feet per second, which is well below the median average flow for this date of …
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Judy Van Put
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4/8/25
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Today is the dawning of the new Trout Fishing Season in New York State! A much-anticipated date especially during these difficult times; no matter what the weather conditions are, Opening Day of the …
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Judy Van Put
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4/1/25
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Tuesday is the opening day of trout season here in New York. The season in Pennsylvania opens the following Saturday, April 5.
Trout fishing is a huge thing here in the Sullivan …
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John Van Etten
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3/28/25
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Over the last one hundred and forty three weeks, we’ve talked about every aspect of health I could think of. From macronutrients of food to strength training, to sleep and supplements, …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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3/25/25
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After this long, cold winter, April 1 seems more like the “official” beginning of spring - and the official opening of the trout fishing season can’t arrive soon enough! On …
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Judy Van Put
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3/25/25
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The toms are starting to get vocal and Spring turkey season is just over a month away. Folks are digging out their gear in anticipation of May. For a turkey hunter this is a magical time …
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John Van Etten
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3/21/25
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Living in the present moment is one of the most challenging things for us to do. Moving towards health is an ongoing journey, where our past choices are represented in our current health reality. …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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3/18/25
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The NYS DEC has published their 2024 Bear Harvest Summary Report. There were an estimated 1,685 bear taken this past season, which is up 24% from 2023 and about 13% from the 10-year average.
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John Van Etten
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3/14/25
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One of the most commonly used stimulants in the world is caffeine. According to recent research, over 90% of adults use it regularly to improve alertness, energy levels, and their mood. There are …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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3/11/25
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No, they aren’t something on display at the Dorflinger Museum in Hawley. Glass eels are juvenile American eels that are transparent. They are spawned and born in the Sargasso Sea in the …
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John Van Etten
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3/7/25
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Traveling is one of my favorite activities. I love exploring new parts of the world and living life outside of my everyday routines. While the experience is usually wonderful, maintaining a focus on …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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3/4/25
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Be sure to check out Tuesday’s sports section of the Democrat to find out who my next notable sports subject from Sullivan County will be. You don’t want to miss it!
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Crystal Tweed
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2/28/25
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The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking input from stakeholders on the upcoming 2025-26 waterfowl hunting seasons. It’s a chance for hunters to voice their opinions and influence the final …
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John Van Etten
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2/28/25
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The human body is meant to spend the majority of its time moving. We currently spend most of our time being stationary, and this leads to problems such as chronic diseases, like metabolic disease, …
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Maggie Fitzpatrick
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2/25/25
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Interim DEC Commissioner Sean Mahar has announced the release of the Hunting Related Shooting Incident (HRSI) statistics for 2024. It was the second-lowest number of incidents ever. Unfortunately, …
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2/21/25
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Our mind and body are deeply connected. While it used to be common practice to view, evaluate, and treat them as separate body systems, new research is showing that this approach may not be best in …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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2/18/25
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The Super Bowl is over (congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles) and the good news is that there are still exciting things to do outdoors this winter. This Saturday is the Bethel Big Burn (BBB) …
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John Van Etten
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2/14/25
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Seeing results quickly is something we all desire. Whether the outcome we’re looking for is related to reaching a new fitness goal, getting back to where we were before, or returning from …
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Maggi Fitzpatrick
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2/11/25
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I’ve always been fascinated by owls ever since I was a child. I recall a vivid memory from my youth, driving my father’s Buick Skylark down the Hartwood Club Road in Forestburgh, NY when …
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John Van Etten
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2/7/25
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