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Strength is built with consistency over time. The best time to start working on it is now.
Why being strong is so important
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, … more
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NYS DEC Releases 2024 Hunting Related Shooting Incident Stats
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, … more
Moving our body is the most powerful way to change our mental state.
Enhancing wellness through the mind-body connection
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 … more
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Bethel Big Burn and King of the Ice This Weekend!
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) … more
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I’m excited to get back to playing softball, but recovering my hamstring comes first regardless of how long it takes.
Don’t rush results
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 … more
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Snowy Owls
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 … more
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If it’s too hard to do it for you, do it for them.
Face your fears
Spending a Saturday with my sister and niece was a common occurrence when they lived nearby. On one of these occasions, our girls’ day included some shopping, lunch at Chipotle, and a two and a … more
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162 Youth Participate in Ted Boniface Memorial Youth Ice Fishing Derby
The 2025 Ted Boniface Memorial Youth Ice Fishing Derby was held this past Sunday on Crystal Lake at Camp Keowa in the Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camps. There were 162 brave young folks out on the ice. … more
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Reactions happen on their own. We must choose to respond.
Power in the pause
   Do you ever feel like the world is moving so fast around you that it seems impossible to keep up? When this happens to me, it’s usually in combination with feeling stressed and … more
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Ice Fishing Safety
It’s been below zero again this week and the ponds and lakes are mostly frozen. I’m hearing reports of 6 to 10 inches of ice in some places out there, so it’s time to dust off the … more
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Instead of waiting for motivation to find you, go find it.
How to motivate yourself
   If you set goals for the new year and you’re still making progress towards them, congratulations! You’ve made it past “Quitter’s Day.” The second Friday in … more
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Black Bear Interactions with Humans– BearWise.org
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 … more
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Wishing you a Happy New Year and success in all you set out to do and who you set out to be in 2025.
Intentions for the New Year
  I’m not usually a New Year’s resolutions or “new year, new me” type of person. Most of the time, I lean towards setting new goals and changing habits as soon as I … more
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Some Upcoming Outdoors Events
  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 … more
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It’s okay to use a little external motivation to get you moving, but don’t expect it to last forever.
Challenge yourself
  I can’t even deny it - I used to hate fitness challenges. You know, the ones that generate a lot of hype and then are over after thirty days or so. As a coach who prioritizes longevity, … more
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Proposed Changes to Pennsylvania Seasons
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 … more
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NYS DEC Next Step Courses Open to All
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 … more
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Chocolate chip cookies are a staple in my household, and are best enjoyed when I’m with people I care about.
Enjoy every bite
  As the year is coming to a close and the ground will hopefully be wrapped in a blanket of snow, many holiday treats are being made, decorated, and consumed. My sister found a fantastic … more
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Ruffed Grouse
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 … more
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Adding more fun activities into my exercise routine is one of the best ways for me to stay consistent and be grateful for my ability to move.
The missing ingredient
  I started skiing when I was in first grade. Once a week during the winter, I would board the bus at the end of the school day full of kids heading to Holiday Mountain for our ski club trip. We … more
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Camp DeBruce
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 … more
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To sleep like a dog
My dogs are the best sleepers I know. Two of them are laying in my office at this moment, snoozing and snoring away. While sleep is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle of health, it can be … more
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New NY Forest Ranger from Sullivan County
    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 … more
Dogs keep life simple. All they want is for you to be with them. Deep down, people feel the same way.
Be the gift
  I   love receiving physical gifts during the holidays. In fact, giving and receiving gifts is one of the top ways I feel loved, according to Gary Chapman’s book The 5 Love … more
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NY DEC seeking public input on species of greatest conservation need
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 … more
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