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The most common owl species here in Sullivan County is the Eastern Screech Owl. They are a small owl, with adults being roughly six and a half to ten inches tall and weighing between four and eight …
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John Van Etten
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6/13/25
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In our busy, increasingly worrisome world, we frequently find ourselves seeking solace. For many who are fortunate to reside in this cosy corner of creation, far from the despair of day-to-day …
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Judy Van Put
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6/10/25
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For the past few years golf has seen a growing number of new players. Unfortunately, most are not being taught the rules and etiquette of the game. In this week’s article I’m going to go …
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Kleiner's Korner
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6/6/25
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It’s estimated that hunters took 223,304 deer in New York State this past season. That number is up from 209,781 the previous season and is slightly below the five year average.
There were …
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John S. Van Etten
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6/6/25
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The last weekend in May/first weekend in June, under normal weather conditions, kick off what is often referred to by fly-fishers as the widely-anticipated “Bug Week.”
These are the …
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Judy Van Put
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6/3/25
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It’s that time of year again when everyone is hitting the water for recreation. The NYS DEC wants to remind everyone to “Clean.Drain.Dry” all boats, trailers, and gear before …
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John Van Etten
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5/30/25
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Just as our rivers and streams had settled down to a very fishable level, the forecast called for more days of rain at the end of last week. As of Thursday, May 22 when this was written (prior to the …
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Judy Van Put
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5/27/25
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Representatives of the NYS DEC Bureau of Fisheries gave a presentation at the most recent Federation meeting about their Trout Stream Access Verification Plan. They need our help to ensure that our …
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John Van Etten
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5/23/25
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Keep Your Head Down, keep your left arm (for righties) straight and bend your knees. These are three helpful tips that golfers often share with other golfers to help improve their game.
They …
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Matt Kleiner
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5/23/25
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Last week Mrs. Wendy Schwalb’s 4th graders at Roscoe School enjoyed a special day they had anticipated since the beginning of the school year: “Release Day” for the …
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Judy Van Put
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5/20/25
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I received an envelope in the mail the other day from the NYS DEC. Inside was a window sticker for my car. The NYS Hunter Education Program (HEP) is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Congratulations!
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John Van Etten
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5/16/25
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Heavy rains filled area rivers and streams this past week; the Beaverkill crested Friday evening at just below 7000 cubic feet per second, dashing the hopes of all who had planned to celebrate at …
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Judy Van Put
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5/13/25
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Another golf season is upon us, and I couldn’t be more excited. After a long cold winter, I think all golfers are all set to get out onto the course. The first thing I always do at the …
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Matta Kleiner
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5/9/25
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New York State is home to two different species of cottontail rabbit, the Eastern cottontail, and the New England cottontail. Pennsylvania is also home to two different species, the Eastern and the …
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John Van Etten
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5/9/25
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Finally, it’s the “merry month” of May - serenading us with the sweetest sounds of the songbirds, the lovely light green landscape dappled with fragrant flowers and bright blossoms …
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Judy Van Put
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5/6/25
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The Pennsylvania Game Commission has released their report on the 2024 bear harvest. 201,280 licensed hunters were afield and took 2,624 bears. The take ranks among the top 25 years ever.
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John Van Etten
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5/2/25
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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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