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      State Opens Boreas Ponds (THE SUN)

      October 1, 2016 By Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

      An autumn view toward mountains surrounding Boreas Ponds, taken shortly after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the state’s plan to purchase the former Finch, Pruyn & Co. timber tract and corporate retreat. (Credit: Kim Dedam)

      State officials have opened former timberlands in the Boreas tract property to public access. The interim move comes as fall colors begin the slow march through the mountains. The newest addition to the Adirondack Park State Forest, Boreas has not been formally classified by the … [Read more...] about State Opens Boreas Ponds (THE SUN)

      Filed Under: News, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondack Forest Preserve, BOREAS PONDS, canoeing, cross country skiing, Hiking, hunting, Kim Dedam, New York Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, North Hudson NY, Sun Community News

      Why Bobcats Should Be Protected

      March 15, 2016 By John Davis 2 Comments

      Bobcats, Lynx rufus by Larry Master (www.masterimages.org)

      Many of the once great wildcats of North America have been persecuted to extinction or have had their numbers dramatically decreased.  In my previous post, "Lynx rufus: Our Resilient Bobcat," I explained how the Bobcat has persevered in our region; however, some are pushing to … [Read more...] about Why Bobcats Should Be Protected

      Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: Animal trapping, bobcat, Canada Lynx, hunting, Lynx rufus, wildcat, Wildlife

      Adirondack Moose Comeback

      March 1, 2016 By John Davis Leave a Comment

      Moose by Larry Master (www.masterimages.org)

      Moose have slowly recolonized our beloved Adirondack Park over the last couple decades, coming from Vermont and Quebec.  Moose numbers in northern New York are thought to exceed 500 now. We have large amounts of prime Moose habitat in northern New York, including expansive … [Read more...] about Adirondack Moose Comeback

      Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: adirondack moose, Gary Randorf, hunting, Jamie Phillips, moose, moose sighting

      Trapping Cautions for Pet Owners

      December 12, 2012 By Katie Shepard Leave a Comment

      Although hunting season is coming to an end, trapping season begins in December. Unfortunately, dogs and free-roaming cats are the most common 'non-target' animals that are caught in traps. Where are traps likely to be set? What should you do if your dog gets caught while out … [Read more...] about Trapping Cautions for Pet Owners

      Filed Under: Outdoors Tagged With: Animal trapping, dogs, Hiking, hunting, pets

      Don’t Be Mistaken for a Bear

      November 23, 2012 By Katie Shepard Leave a Comment

      Natural Ground by Jane Boxall Allen is one of the stories entered in this round of the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) writing contest. If you haven't yet, you should go vote in the Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest!  I enjoy the way that Allen begins her story. She … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Mistaken for a Bear

      Filed Under: Outdoors Tagged With: CATS (Champlain Area Trails), CATS Travel Writing Contest, Champlain Area Trails (CATS), contest, Hiking, hunting, Jane Boxall Allen, trail tips

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