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Spring turkey seasons!
Spring turkey seasons in New York and Pennsylvania are just about ready to start. Pennsylvania’s season starts on Saturday, April 29 and ends on May 30. Only bearded turkeys are legal to take. … more
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Muscle soreness post-workout isn’t black and white, good or bad. There are many other factors that contribute to whether or not your workout was effective.
Is muscle soreness necessary?
Soreness is a common and somewhat unfortunate part of exercise. It’s never fun to leave a workout or wake up the next day in pain, but it’s actually a very normal part of the experience. … more
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High water and Hendricksons
What a difference a day makes! Water levels on area rivers and streams had been dropping slowly but steadily for days and weeks – on Saturday afternoon the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls was flowing … more
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Welcome to the 2023 golf season
Welcome to the 2023 golf season. For the next few months, I will be writing about all things related to golf. We will be including rules of the game, etiquette, tips on putting, chipping, iron play, … more
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Archery in schools program!
New York’s National Archery in Schools Program recently held its 15th annual state archery tournament at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. 635 students from 35 schools from across the … more
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Transitioning out of strict seasons
Have you ever followed a diet or workout program perfectly, only to go right back to your old ways the second it was over? If so, you’re not alone. Transitioning from a plan with a strict set … more
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Members of the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild met at the CFFCM’s Wulff Gallery on Saturday morning, April 15, for the first in-person meeting of the year and enjoyed tying flies.
Low flows but full weekend for fly-fishers
Last week’s unseasonable 80+ degree weather was an unexpected taste of mid-summer, but thankfully should revert to more spring-like moderate temperatures this week. Stream levels are low … more
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Virus affecting pheasants!
The Avian Influenza virus has been discovered at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Reynolds Game Farm in Ithaca, NY. DEC said 500 of their breeder flock of … more
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In 1943, Abraham Maslow published “A Theory of Human Motivation” in the journal Psychological Review where he presented his idea of the hierarchy of needs. This chart was created by me based off of his ideas.
Moving past survival mode
I’ve always been fascinated with self-actualization. When my college advisor asked me what I wanted to do with my degree in Clinical Exercise Science, I said I wanted to help people optimize … more
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Early season report and opportunity for fly-tiers
The first full week of the trout fishing season here in the Catskills saw a mixed bag of weather – from the rainy-day season opener, through a few days of unseasonable mid-70s, back to chilly … more
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45th Anniversary!
I have been writing the Sportsman Outdoors column for 45-years. My wife and I started writing about the great outdoors, especially about hunting and fishing, on April 13, 1978, for the Sullivan … more
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I ran the Red Baron Half Marathon in November of 2016 and barely missed my goal of finishing in under two hours. I’m excited to train for another!
Using competition to make fitness more fun
Let me set the stage for you: I’m sitting at my kitchen island on a Sunday afternoon watching both men’s and women’s March Madness basketball games while writing new workouts for my … more
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Enzo, of East Branch, NY, with the unofficial “first trout” of the 2023 season. Enzo was fishing with his grandpa as he has for the past 6 or 7 years, and caught the fish on a Blue Fox.
First Cast, first trout, Two-Headed Trout
Saturday morning, the opening of the new trout fishing season, dawned under foggy, overcast and rainy skies – we were awakened at 4:00 am by torrential downpours pounding on the metal roof … more
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Be aware of ticks!
It is reported that black legged ticks are out already and are emerging from leaf piles and soil and are looking for blood meals. Although tick season typically begins in mid-April, it may have … more
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Opening Day outlook
April 1- a date many look forward to during the long, cold winter, that for generations has brought with it the promises of spring and the hope of catching trout. From as far back as I can remember, … more
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Yes, I am one of those people who carries a water bottle around with me everywhere I go. Bringing water with me helps me reach my goal each day. Join the club, it’s fun over here!
Three tips to drink more water
Every once in a while, someone will tell me they “just don’t drink water.” They stay hydrated through other drinks like juice, milk, or soda. Although this is not a place for … more
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2022: A safe hunting season!
The New York State DEC recently released stats for the 2022 big game hunting seasons on hunting-related shooting incidents and elevated hunting incidents, that involves hunters using tree stands. … more
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When used properly, fitness challenges can help us generate momentum as we shift into a season where we’re more focused on our health and fitness.
Are fitness challenges effective?
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, I want … more
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Bears on Webcam!
A homeowner from Pike County Pennsylvania called the Pennsylvania Game Commission and said she thinks there is a bear denning under the deck of her home. Gerald Kapral, the Game Commission’s … more
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This is one of the few photos I have with my dad before he passed away at the age of 51. His story encourages me to be proactive toward my health every day.
The reality of being reactive
Two days before my seventeenth birthday, I left the house at seven in the morning to retake my SAT exam. Both of my parents were sitting at the kitchen table and this was odd for them on a Saturday. … more
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Deer harvest nationally!
The National Deer Association recently issued their national deer report on the status of wild deer in North America. It was based on 2021 deer harvest reports. The largest buck harvest was from the … more
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There’s nothing quite like sports to teach you lessons on the best ways to live life. Mirroring your health goals after sports seasons can help you avoid burnout and achieve your goals more effectively.
Using seasons to avoid burnout
Living a healthy life requires you to manage your health goals like you’d manage a sports team. My basketball season came to an end a little earlier than I would have liked, and although … more
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PA's bear report!
The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced the finalized 2022 statewide bear harvest. 3,170 were taken, it was down from 2021 when 3,621 were taken, but still enough to rank the bear harvest as the … more
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We cannot wait until we feel motivated to take action toward our goals. We must find ways to remain consistent even when we don’t feel like it.
How to stop relying on motivation
If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t always feel motivated to practice healthy habits such as exercising and cooking nutrient-dense foods. It’s easy to get stuck in the … more
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Biden wants to ban Semi-Auto firearms!
Even after President Joe Biden’s party lost control of the House of Representatives, where anti-gun bills were given a free pass under former speaker Nancy Pelosi, Biden is still determined to … more
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