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Hate is a strong word, but has its place in my heart

There are few things in the world that I can say I truly hate. Having worked in the medical field ..


Thanks for judging me, I needed it

For some, the defining moment in their life, may be hard to put a finger on. Even less, he or ..


Despite low attendance, perch derby a success

It was another successful perch derby held by the Oxford Lions Club. This event has been held for 16 years and ..


Dinner and a movie with my people

A few weeks back, I was invited to be the speaker for the Earlville Conservation Club. I was reluctant, as ..


Falconry is alive and well in Chenango County

The world of the falconer is a time-honored tradition that stretches thousands of years into our human past. To be ..


Four out of five isn’t too bad for foam-dome Fudd

Knowing when and how is imperative to being successful on any type of hunt. A little backwoods knowledge can put ..


Step out of the woodwork and into the dark side

Social media has been a big deal for several years now. For outdoors people like myself, there is enough to ..


Local outdoorsmen wish to bring back a time-honored tradition

Thanks to all for supporting my column, it's hard to believe 14 months have gone by so quickly. Rarely in ..


A few new year resolutions for the outdoorsman

We all have some form of bad habit that needs to be resolved. For outdoorsmen, the list can be quite ..


Strategies for a safe and successful early ice fishing trip

Early ice can offer the hard water angler some of the best fishing of the year, but can also be ..


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