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Hard work pays off
In the winter of 2020-2021 I got a phone call from a young man named Michael Sweeney from Enfield, Connecticut. He told me he was interested in the Assistant Golf Professional job the Villa Roma CC … more
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DEC Summer Camps staffing shortage!
The NY Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is having a problem getting adequate staff to operate all their summer camps. DEC operates four residential summer camps for children, Camp … more
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It’s easy to push our health goals off when we don’t feel motivated. Using the recipe in this week’s article, I’m able to take action even when I don’t feel like it.
My recipe to overcome procrastination
How often do you catch yourself not taking action because you don’t feel like it? I find myself in this situation often, and even find myself in it right now as I’m writing this article. … more
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Rainbows in the Delaware and the myth of Dan Cahill
Recently at an author talk at the Livingston Manor Free Public Library, a question was asked of Ed Van Put if the story of Dan Cahill stocking rainbow trout in the Delaware River was true. Ed replied … more
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Beginning of the season
Spring is finally here! There’s nothing like the smell of fresh cut grass in the air.   As we begin our early golf season, here are some hints to help you get going. As you get out on … more
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High school golf
This is the time of the season for the high school teams’ matches. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. The teams come up to the course and practice. It’s usually not the … more
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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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