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Rabbit, squirrel hunt a snowbird success story
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013
For the past five years, my wife and I have headed for Flagler Beach, Fla., and become short-time snowbirds. The temperatures are a bit more reasonable, and the only white stuff we walk on is sandy beaches. It’s amazing how quickly I got used to having the Intercoastal Waterway exactly 10 steps from the back screened-in deck of our rented condo and the Atlantic Ocean about a half-block out the front door.
Police groups oppose New York gun law
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013
Just about every day, I receive at least 25 emails related to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s gun control legislation and what Vice President Joe Biden’s task force on guns is up to. It’s getting to the point where it’s becoming hard to determine what’s true and what’s not.
Sacandaga contests successful
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
The Great Sacandaga Lake again proved it’s one of the best fishing resources in the Northeast, based on the results of the two ice fishing contests held there last month.
Outdoor Journal: Imported shotgun a star at SHOT Show
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013
As an avid small game hunter, I spend quite a bit of time at the SHOT Show looking at, touching and shouldering all the new shotguns, and usually pick a 12- or 20-gauge for my best of show, but not this year.
LAS VEGAS
Savage rifles included in Best of SHOT Show
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013
Last week, I wrote that this year’s 35th anniversary Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show could be their biggest ever — and it was.
LAS VEGAS
SHOT Show unveils useful products
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013
I was one of thousands of shooting sports dealers and outdoor media that crowded through the doors of the Sands Expo Convention Center to see the 35th annual SHOT Show.
Sneak preview of SHOT Show
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013
This year’s Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) show will again be held at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Tuesday through next Friday. s I have done in the past 13 years, prior to the show, I contacted several shooting sports manufacturers willing to reveal something new they’ll be showcasing that I can include in my “Sneak Peak” column.
Outdoor Journal: Stricter gun controls won’t stop the violence
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013
We all had tears in our eyes when the news of the horrendous shooting in Connecticut was announced, and my first thought was that something had to be done soon to stop these senseless killings, but I didn’t really feel that stricter gun control regulations and rules was the answer.
Chairs, heaters, finders handy for ice anglers
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012
Last week, I discussed ice shelters and comfort, but the majority of ice anglers do not use shelters. For these anglers, Clam Outdoors has an Ice Chair and gear storage system I know for a fact is very comfortable. I borrowed one last year, and it sure beat sitting on a stool or bucket.
Helping to thin coyote problem
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012
One of my favorite pastimes after the deer season is coyote hunting, which I usually begin after deer season.
Muzzleloading season offers a last chance
Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012
We still have six days to hunt during the muzzleloading season with a bow, crossbow or a muzzleloader. You know they’re still out there, just keep trying.
In PJs to score backyard buck
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012
Sleeping in is something many deer hunters have done, but there’s one hunter who actually shot his buck while wearing his pajamas. I’ve never done that!
Deer hunting family enjoys camp success
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012
The regular big-game season is quickly coming to an end, and I’m still wondering just how good/bad it’s been.
Outdoor Journal: ATVs handy hunting aids
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012
I have a hunting question for those over 60 years old and still avid big game hunters, especially those who sometimes hunt alone. How do you get your deer from the woods to your vehicle?
Be ready when deer season begins
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012
Are you as anxious as I am for Saturday’s opening of New York state’s Southern Zone regular deer season?
