Welcome to the New York Sportsmen
Eastern
Sports & Outdoor Show
February 6-14, 2010
State Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA.
If you ever wanted to attend a gathering where it seems everyone you have ever seen on TV or read about in outdoor magazines...this is the show to attend. It is a 7 day event sporting names like Michael Waddell, Lee & Tiffany Lakosky, Chuck Adams and more. All the latest gadgets and products for this coming year for sportsmen like ourselves will be available to test and ask question as well as pick up literature on these products. Check out their site for more information and hope to see you there!
The Season Came to a Close
I have to admit it seemed odd not to be going out on watch this morning. From Sept.27th through the first week of December I had only missed one evening watch and then it was poring rain so hard that I doubted anything in its right mind would be wandering about. This kind of reminded me of the last day of regular gun season...with 50 to 60 mile an hour winds, temps in the teens and white out conditions of where seeing 5 foot was a effort.
I was thinking to myself...what idiot would be foolish enough to be out in that kind of weather? So there I was, sitting up next to a large oak tree that had a ladder stand up against it. I had tried to climb up into the ladder stand, but with the wind gusts blowing and howling so much, caused the large oak tree to sway far enough that I feared it would snap like a twig. read more...
The lighter Side
Do you have any stories or jokes that pertain to sportsmen and the outdoors? It has to be G rated so keep that in mind when you send them to us. I am going to start posting ones that I have found while surfing the net that I think all will enjoy...read more
An Inspiration to Us all!
I had a rare opportunity to meet a 61 year old Massena native David Wilson (Beau…pronounced Bo, that his friends call him) who is in the later stages of MD (muscular dystrophy). I was asked if I would be willing to interview him because with all his handicaps and disabilities he still is out there hunting and fishing whenever the opportunity presents itself....read more!
Hunters Courses Coming Up
For all of you folks needing a hunters, bow hunters, Waterfowl or trapper courses, you need to get signed up and pre registered to get in. As a past instructor for years...you instructors need to get word out in your area as well as using the DEC's website for upcoming course you plan on giving. I am being asked by a lot of people about courses in our area. Seems we are in short supply and if any of you folks would love to teach and share your knowledge, being an instructor is a rewarding experience. Go here to learn more about what it takes to become a NYS Instructor.
Increased License Fees
Normally I try to steer clear of any politics or opinions...but I just finished up reading the proposed license fee increases taking place after October 1 on the NYS DEC website and felt compelled to write about it. I guess what seems to plague me the most is for what bases do the fees need to be increased in the first place? The majority of people I know in our area have either lost their job due to lay-offs or are skimping along doing their best with what monies they have to work with working just above minimum wage. read more
Hunting
in New York - We have a sister site that is totally
devoted to big and small game hunting here in New York
State. There are a large number of articles....some
informational and some humors ones. If you find that you
can't find a particular article on something you
would like to know more about, let us know and we will
make sure one is available. This site also contains
information such as hunter safety course being offered
and up to date changes and information concerning New
York Sportsmen like you.
Northern New York Parts
If your ever in need of any parts for your lawn mower, snowblower, generators and more...Northern New York parts carries all the name brands at great prices and outstanding customer service. Check out their website and on-line store for more information
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