About: Dennis Aprill

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The Alaska Highway Revisited

2001
04/22/01 - Catch and release — Is it right every time?:
06/17/01 - On guard for deer disease: Chronic wasting disease just in West,  but . . . 
07/29/01 - Bountiful Islands: Queen Charlottes’ currents bring fertile waters
08/26/01 - This call is truly wild: Howls may be neither wolf nor coyote but a mixture
09/23/01 - Waterfowl zone plan controversial:
11/18/01 - What makes a trophy rack?:
11/25/01 - An incredible journey: Alice the wondering moose traveled hundreds of miles
12/16/01 - Return to the Clintonville Pine Barrens:
12/30/01 - Annual winter bird count a success:

2002
01/20/02 - Tracking a nuisance: Study to shed new light on lamprey distribution
01/20/02 - Strict rules, regulations help protect the protectors:
01/27/02 - Commissioner: DEC wants license-fee increase
02/03/02 - Virulent Lamprey: Close encounter with scores of the parasites an eye-opener
02/03/02 - Fungus may hit lamprey victims:
02/03/02 - Deer kill down 5%statewide -more in North Country:
02/10/02 - Indexing winter’s impact: Temperature, snow depth are key factors in deer survival
02/17/02 - Severity Index tells tale: So far, winter is shown to be a mild one for deer herds
02/17/02 - Coyotes on the move: Observations reinforce notion wolves are here
02/24/02 - Newcomers: Why do we fear some, over others?
03/03/02 - Turkey Hunting - more opportunities this fall?:
03/03/02 - New CD for birders - everything you need for positive ID:
03/03/02 - Primitive biathlon coming to Saratoga:
03/10/02 - Thinking about spring fishing:
03/10/02 - Border gun controversy:
03/10/02 - Stream improvement the low-cost way:
03/17/02 - What a short, strange winter it has been: Warmth, scant snow change feed habits
03/17/02 - Bear take down; Essex leads state:
03/17/02 - The great lynx hoax:
03/17/02 - Azure Mountain group plans talk/fund-raiser:
03/24/02 - Live-bait imports threaten perch: Ban might be prudent
03/24/02 - Custom rods built to suit the profile of individual anglers:
03/24/02 - Bass tourneys abound: LCI Bass Tournament Trail a new, 2-state event
03/31/02 - Corridors are natural links for wildlife:
03/31/02 - Small wildlife corridors are important too:
03/31/02 - Region’s hatcheries ready for stocking season:
04/07/02 - The power of the quill: Hungry? Porcupines not worth all the trouble getting it to table
04/07/02 - Longer snow-goose season: Conditions calling for reconsideration
04/07/02 - ‘Good Fishing’ still one of best fishing books:
04/14/02 - Get oriented: Forget the GPS — hone your map and compass skills
04/14/02 - Wolf, mountain lion sightings, claims continue:
04/14/02 - Fishing season moving along — but slowly:
04/21/02 - Angler and artist — Susan Winter does it all:
04/21/02 - Hikes and trails off the beaten path can be adventurous:
04/21/02 - Lamprey control quagmire:
04/28/02 - Moosing around: First in a two-part series on wildlife observations close to home
04/28/02 - A beauty of a fish:
04/28/02 - Turkey season opens Wednesday:
04/28/02 - Earthquake mystery:
05/05/02 - A weekend with wolves:
05/05/02 - Mountain rescues - Who should pay?:
05/05/02 - New twist at the Rotary Classic:
05/12/02 - The lamprey control quagmire continues:
05/12/02 - The rudd - another invasive, nuisance species worth watching:
05/12/02 - Statewide meetings to focus on white-tailed deer:
05/12/02 - ‘Beaver Tales’ makes for good reading:
05/19/02 - Not much of an uphill fight: Climbing Severance Hill: Rewards with little effort
05/19/02 - Putting the bite on bugs: It’s hard to beat the slap
05/19/02 - There is nothing like a dame, so to speak:
05/26/02 - What do fish see?: Fish rely on sight more than any other sense
05/26/02 - Changes coming for deer season this fall:
05/26/02 - Lamprey wanted for research project:
06/02/02 - Breezy, but busy: Fishing for pike proved successful at lake delta
06/02/02 - Peril hidden in bill: Initiative the intent; hunting advocates see majority legislating against outdoorsmen
06/02/02 - Placid wins third ESPN Outdoor Games:
06/09/02 - Moose getting ticked off: Infestation may keep moose numbers down
06/09/02 - Incident with dead deer brings a few complaints:
06/16/02 - Pristine ponds -- possible?: Search in this area has intrigue
06/16/02 - APA ruling could affect future hunting camps:
06/16/02 - Hundreds converge for annual bass tourney:
06/30/02 - An epic paddle: Fickle weather can penalize the unprepared
06/30/02 - Pontoons one of recommended measures:
06/30/02 - ESPN Games back in Placid: Outdoor Games, starting July 11, appear better than ever
07/07/02 - New impetus for reconfiguring Imperial dam:
07/07/02 - Sex-life studies could undo lamprey:
07/07/02 - Outdoor staples in Tri-Lakes: The Great Outdoor Games
07/14/02 - Paddling through the marsh: AuSable Marsh area an extensive mix of vegetation, wildlife
07/14/02 - New book simplifies the art of fly fishing: By DENNIS APRILL, Outdoors Columnist
07/21/02 - Great Outdoor Games return scrutinized: Is Lake Placid big enough to be permanent home for ESPN event?
07/21/02 - State record brook trout raises questions:
07/21/02 - Big bass tourney comes to Ti:
07/28/02 - Using camera a good way to see what’s really out there:
07/28/02 - Record kokanee caught in Franklin County:
07/28/02 - The Mosquito Deleto — an update:
08/04/02 - State fishing records — the final chapter: Clearing up the murky waters of state fishing records
08/04/02 - Duck numbers down nationwide, up in northeast:
08/04/02 - Outdoor Briefs:
08/11/02 - A splendid Saturday fishing salmon, splake:
08/11/02 - New hunting season, new regulations: Many changes for hunter this fall
08/18/02 - Vast wetland a relaxing hike, but bring your bug spray: Wickham Marsh Wildlife Management Area, according to one guidebook, encompasses what used to be an earlier delta of the Ausable River.
08/18/02 - Chronic Wasting disease threat is real:
08/18/02 - Yet another bass tournament comes to Lake Champlain:
08/25/02 - Monarch butterflies are on their way:
08/25/02 - Interior ponds a good angling choice right now:
08/25/02 - Book answers common questions about deer:
09/01/02 - Making sure the bucks don’t stop: Quality deer management — will it work in the North Country?
09/01/02 - Glitches plague new license system:
09/01/02 - Young angler meets one of his heroes:
09/08/02 - So you want to be an outdoor writer?:
09/08/02 - Bear hunting: Early season opens Saturday; bruins appear plentiful
09/08/02 - Adirondack DU Chapter prepares for banquet:
09/15/02 - Picture-perfect shooting: Point and shoot camera a good choice for wildlife watchers
09/15/02 - Moose are on the move as rut nears:
09/15/02 - Venison donation program expands to North Country:
09/22/02 - This could be the biggest deer story of the decade:
09/22/02 - Waterfowl season dates set:
09/29/02 - When it comes to fall colors, Mother Nature can be fickle:
09/29/02 - Upland game season gearing up:
09/29/02 - Deer numbers up:
10/06/02 - Pharaoh Lake region offers variety of terrain:
10/06/02 - New state regulations on deer feeding expected soon:
10/06/02 - Fishing news or just fish stories?:
10/13/02 - Hunters — think safety again this fall:
10/13/02 - Grounded?: Aircraft access for fish stocking, monitoring in wilderness jeopardized
10/13/02 - ADK talk to feature author of fire-tower book:
10/20/02 - Miss and hit: Bird hunt finally overcomes natural obstacles
10/20/02 - Pros and cons of QDM trials: Quality deer management weighed
10/20/02 - Threat of disease spur strict new deer-feeding regulations:
10/27/02 - Some believe the moon can predict deer rut: Last week, with the clear cold nights, the big October full moon seemed even bigger, more dominating, especially in the early-evening eastern sky.
10/27/02 - Ravens interest naturalist, supernaturalist:
10/27/02 - Recent important fishing news reviewed:
11/03/02 - North Country coyote is clever, resourceful:
11/03/02 - Waterfowl numbers may be down this fall:
11/03/02 - Numbers of wildlife watchers growing:
11/10/02 - Short hikes are a pleasant fall diversion:
11/10/02 - Bird mystery solved? Maybe:
11/10/02 - North Country deer take appears good, so far:
11/17/02 - Moose Pond — a good fall hike for all ages:
11/17/02 - Photo hunter trail devices — a pleasure and a risk:
11/17/02 - Don’t be confused by firearm rules:
11/24/02 - Are wolves moving closer to New York?:
11/24/02 - Picture this: Photo shop reports hunter; prosecution raises sticky questions
11/24/02 - Book highlights ‘Northeastern Wilds’:
12/01/02 - Non-traditional hunters enjoy challenge, camaraderie:
12/01/02 - Are the Great Outdoor Games gone?:
12/08/02 - Unusual gifts of the outdoor kind:
12/08/02 - Bird counts and other birding news:
12/08/02 - DEC announces new deer-feeding restrictions:
12/08/02 - New outdoor cookbook released:
12/15/02 - Antler controversy addressed:
12/15/02 - Wildlife folklore: Fun to read, but not necessarily true:
12/15/02 - 2002 Bird Stamp features canvasbacks:
12/22/02 - Cutting our own: A holiday tradition:
12/22/02 - Wild turkeys found dead — questions remain:
12/29/02 - Reviewing 2002 outdoors: Bass tourney, loss of Great Outdoor Games highlight busy year
12/29/02 - A year for the birds: Counts, hunts and mysteries:
12/29/02 - Winter rabbit derbies about to begin:

2003
01/05/03 - North Country Outdoors 2003: Issues facing the Adirondacks, Lake Champlain, deer population key this year
01/05/03 - Yankee Sportsman’s Show opens Jan. 17:
01/05/03 - Weekend for mountaineers coming soon:
01/12/03 - Connery Pond an easy destination for a day trip:
01/12/03 - Winter deer-feeding debate continues:
01/12/03 - Researchers find new test for chronic wasting disease:
01/19/03 - Possible mountain-lion sighting stirs up talk:
01/19/03 - Harsh conditions may alter plans for some this winter:
01/19/03 - Venison cookbook sales help needy:
01/26/03 - Winter travel: One step at a time:
01/26/03 - An introduction to bird feeding: Put the food out, and they will come
01/26/03 - For ice anglers, what a difference a year makes:
02/02/03 - Debate over deer feeding heats up; meetings scheduled:
02/02/03 - At last, an absolutely squirrel-proof bird feeder:
02/09/03 - Things looking good for Lake Champlain sport fishing:
02/09/03 - An incredible fishing story:
02/16/03 - Waterfront, Imperial Dam key lake issues:
02/16/03 - The deer forum — was it necessary?:
02/16/03 - Unusual bird takes flight in Ellenburg:
02/23/03 - Finding a way to keep the deer away:
02/23/03 - Area fishing brochures now available:
03/02/03 - ATV access: What was promised?:
03/02/03 - Delumyea reels in fine collection over the years:
03/02/03 - Primitive biathlon March 8-9:
03/09/03 - Endangered native: The round whitefish — a native in need of help
03/09/03 - Deer Feeding: Plant your own deer feed; it may be your only option
03/09/03 - Franklin County legislators call for an end to feeding ban:
03/16/03 - Is there a future for the Seneca Army Depot white deer?:
03/16/03 - Harsh winter adds to debate on deer feeding:
03/16/03 - DEC mulls ‘no kill’ trout expansion:
03/23/03 - Turkey vulture eat carrion, prevent disease:
03/23/03 - Spring hopes: Season brings fish stocking and angler anticipation
03/23/03 - Public input on waterfowl season sought:
03/30/03 - This bud’s for you: Spring’s arrival slow but certain
03/30/03 - DEC changes: Staffing shifts could affect North Country offices
03/30/03 - Record statewide deer take reported:
04/06/03 - Antler shed controled by genes: Some can keep rack late into spring
04/06/03 - Walleye status debated; some anglers concerned:
04/06/03 - North Country bear take about average:
04/13/03 - Track casts, photo hunting help you capture outdoor exterience:
04/13/03 - Fishing lures: What’s old is new again:
04/20/03 - A few tips for the early season angler:
04/20/03 - Memorable hikes — Lake Lila, Mt. Frederika:
04/27/03 - Cougar scrutiny renewed: Network tries to document eastern spread of big cat
04/27/03 - Rough winter for deer could have been worse:
04/27/03 - Spring turkey season opens Thursday:
05/04/03 - Pond-fishing season heats up while the water is still cold:
05/04/03 - Point Au Roche brings nature home:
05/04/03 - Adirondacker Frank Morrison mourned:
05/04/03 - Another mystery: Golf balls in the wilderness:
05/11/03 - Skunk cabbage a sure, and fragrant, sign of the season:
05/11/03 - Saranac salmon fishery looking good:
05/11/03 - Wabbler, and Wabler, are super spoons for spring speckles:
05/18/03 - 25-pounder caught in Lake Placid:
05/18/03 - Golf ball mystery solved?:
05/18/03 - Local shooters compete in Canada:
05/18/03 - New book a good guide to canoe fishing in New York:
05/25/03 - One man’s easy walk turns into a family catastrophe:
05/25/03 - North Country moose are on the move: Population surge possible here
05/25/03 - Miracle liquid? Maybe not as a bug spray, but other uses are astounding:
05/25/03 - Deadlines approach for Lake Champlain fishing competitions:
06/01/03 - A wilderness search for the rare spruce grouse:
06/01/03 - Spring Pond Bog offers variety of natural wonders:
06/01/03 - Interior trout fishing picks up:
06/08/03 - AuSable Wulff, Betters celebrate anniversary:
06/08/03 - In search of the elusive morel: Mushroom hunters cautioned to use care, get expert advice
06/08/03 - Fishing 101 comes to Lake Champlain:
06/16/03 - Road less traveled: Tips on avoiding crowded trails
06/16/03 - Kokanee program goes under – more to follow?:
06/16/03 - Adirondack Waterfest comes to Plattsburgh:
06/22/03 - Nesting like clockwork for painted turtle:
06/22/03 - Fishing update — cold water and unusual fish:
06/22/03 - Deadline approaches for New York DEC deer-regulation comments:
06/22/03 - Hammer Guideboat and Canoe Race to undergo changes:
06/29/03 - Wilcox Dock could be new stop on Birding trail:
06/29/03 - Mixed forests needed for grouse: Strictly enforced wilderness areas, modern fire protection can decrease wildlife
07/06/03 - Fishing and filming on Lake Champlain: Taping Mountain Lake outdoor series provides day of action, satisfaction
07/06/03 - Beaver ponds: Potholes of the North Country:
07/13/03 - Certain colors are really fishy:
07/13/03 - Black Bear Mountain is an unexpected find:
07/13/03 - Tentative waterfowl hunting dates set:
07/20/03 - Fish with the small fry takes preparation:
07/20/03 - Bucks more prone to CWD, study finds:
07/20/03 - Wildlife management scholarship available:
07/27/03 - First grayling—the hard way:
07/27/03 - There is beauty in the night:
08/03/03 - The Great Outdoor Games in Nevada – are they better this year?:
08/03/03 - A good morning fishing: Voyage to Boy Scout Clear Pond in Franklin County never disappoints
08/03/03 - Film or Digital: A tough choice:
08/10/03 - Climb a Panther: Hamilton County mountain a short hike with great views
08/10/03 - The Creek Chub: A lesser known fish:
08/10/03 - Changes coming in muzzleloader season this fall:
08/17/03 - Wolves—no howls this time, but new information:
08/17/03 - New cormorant disease found:
08/17/03 - Ban lifted on some big game from Canada:
08/24/03 - Mountain-lion tale credible: Morrisonville sighting has precedent: 10% deemed legit
08/24/03 - Trout vs. bass fishing — each has own appeal:
08/24/03 - PSU students win awards:
08/31/03 - Adirondack Canoe Classic lives up to its name:
08/31/03 - Duck numbers up this summer:
08/31/03 - Canned hunt bill gets canned by Governor:
09/07/03 - Round whitefish in Big Tupper?: Lamprey program updated
09/07/03 - Bear hunters should find quarry plentiful:
09/14/03 - Moose numbers on the rise: Late September the time for moose to move through region
09/14/03 - Moriah family on hunt for big bucks:
09/21/03 - EverStart Tournament on Lake Champlain: Wednesday is the opening day of the $256,000 FLW Northern Division
09/21/03 - Game bird seasons set to start regionwide:
09/28/03 - Last winter’s deer losses not as bad as thought:
10/05/03 - The orange debate continues: With hunting season approaching, hunter safety a concern
10/05/03 - A fall walk:
10/05/03 - Bass boats leave town — for now:
10/12/03 - Author gets his pheasant:
10/12/03 - Duck hunting also available at Basswood:
10/12/03 - Outdoor Briefs::
10/19/03 - Easy walk to a beautiful falls: Grasse River, Lampson Falls offer short hike, great views
10/19/03 - Recent winds could help hunters:
10/19/03 - Salmon fishing hitting a snag on Boquet, Saranac Rivers:
10/26/03 - Local firm manufacturing bullet-aligning machine:
10/26/03 - Weird news for a weird season:
11/02/03 - Rutting moon theory questionable:
11/02/03 - The wild turkey is a remarkable survivor:
11/09/03 - DEC mum on fish-stocking cutbacks, other issues:
11/09/03 - Hunting tales are never too old to retell:
11/09/03 - New winter ski and snowshoe guide available:
11/16/03 - The meaning of access: Fisheries studies may be jeopardized by flight rules
11/23/03 - The perils of navigating through "wilderness":
11/23/03 - A feast with lots to celebrate:
11/23/03 - Teen bags potential record-book buck:
11/30/03 - Bird Counts are a holiday season tradition:
11/30/03 - Deer season winds down:
11/30/03 - Snow geese season off to a good start:
12/07/03 - The story of a bear: Tagged bruin of years past may have been shot by hunter
12/07/03 - Books make great holiday gifts:
12/07/03 - Conflicting deer counts:
12/14/03 - On the trail of trail cameras: Do modern trail cameras take better pictures?
12/14/03 - Tips for buying a trail camera:
12/14/03 - Snow benefits some creatures, hurts others:
12/21/03 - CWD yet to prove a threat in NY:
12/21/03 - Take care cooking bear meat:
12/21/03 - Wintergreen plant not only decorative, but edible:
12/28/03 - 2003 wrap-up for fishing and hunting:
12/28/03 - Sightings of mountain lions, wolves continue in Northern Tier:

2004
01/04/04 - New year brings new issues: A look ahead at outdoors 2004
01/04/04 - Snowshoe rabbits plentiful this winter:
01/04/04 - Winter backcountry festivals scheduled:
01/11/04 - White lightning in the winter woods: Size belies ermine’s predatory skill
01/11/04 - Look for thin ice before venturing out:
01/11/04 - Vermont Sportsman’s Show starts Friday:
01/11/04 - A drive on the very wild side: Editor's Note: The following article did not appear in Dennis Aprill's regular weekly column: Outdoor Perspective.  It was published as a Sunday Spectrum section on...
01/11/04 - Yukon Trip Information:
01/18/04 - Winter walk becomes an education:
01/18/04 - Mountain lions back in the news:
01/18/04 - Cougar detection system available:
01/25/04 - Snowshoes have come a long way:
01/25/04 - Readers give a hawkish response to bird mystery:
01/25/04 - Deer count for this past season expected to be low:
02/01/04 - Giant bruin from bygone days raises record-weight issues:
02/01/04 - Hike the Appalachian trail ... from your armchair:
02/01/04 - Heirloom magazines reflect simpler times:
02/08/04 - When do bucks lose their antlers?:
02/08/04 - 'The Mists of the Couchsacrage' – an Adirondack adventure story:
02/15/04 - Old issues new again on Lake Champlain:
02/15/04 - Fly-tying class begins March 10:
02/22/04 - Tracking the marten: Elusive weasel relative is subject of study
02/22/04 - Pond reclamation can be a useful tool:
02/22/04 - ‘Mammals of the Adirondacks’ still a useful field guide:
02/29/04 - Wolves, coyotes and their origins:
02/29/04 - After 200 years a wolverine shows up in the ‘Wolverine State’ of Michigan:
03/07/04 - Fishing for brookies brings special joy, satisfaction:
03/07/04 - Deer-take drops, but not drastically:
03/14/04 - Sinker restriction among fishing-regulation changes:
03/14/04 - Story with 9 lives: Mountain-lion reports just keep surfacing
03/21/04 - Late-winter smelt fishing in paradise: ‘Great fishing ... and the scenery is spectacular’
03/21/04 - Spring unsprung, but at least it moved:
03/21/04 - Knot tying CD a good resource:
03/28/04 - Coyote/wolf issue still debated:
03/28/04 - Walleye decline a concern in area:
03/28/04 - Trophy buck comes to Lake George:
04/04/04 - Careless visitors to wilderness should be liable for rescue:
04/04/04 - Trout season opens; usual stocking planned:
04/04/04 - Ace’s fishing guide on sale:
04/11/04 - Geese, ducks arriving: What will this summer bring for waterfowl hunters?
04/11/04 - Spring brings weird news from the wild:
04/11/04 - Book provides a look at the past of the Adirondacks:
04/18/04 - Exploring the land of grayling and grizzlies:
04/18/04 - Plenty of intriguing outdoor trips in our corner of the Adirondacks:
04/25/04 - Familiarity breeds contempt: Wild animals’ fear our best ally
04/25/04 - Let the games begin: Turkey season May 1:
05/02/04 - Short and very sweet: Coon Mountain, an easy climb, offers breathtaking views
05/02/04 - Locator beacons: pros, cons: They can save your life, but they can also fall victim to ‘dead spots’
05/09/04 - Raccoons are intelligent and curious:
05/09/04 - Catch-and-release tips: Handle with care if you plan to return that fish
05/09/04 - Try this rig when you go for brookies:
05/16/04 - A couple of originals: Fly and its creator are still going strong
05/16/04 - Canoe race season launched: Events scheduled for the competitive or the sight-seer
05/23/04 - Man in a woman’s world: Female guides teach columnist a few things
05/23/04 - Blackflies may be superhuman:
05/30/04 - Annual father-daughter wilderness weekend earns reprise:
05/30/04 - Moose in N.Y. on the increase:
06/07/04 - Cormorants problem for area: ‘I’ve seen them when kayaking...they are eating other fish besides yellow perch’
06/07/04 - June is tournament month on Lake Champlain:
06/13/04 - Lampreys aplenty:
06/13/04 - Allow turtles to tend to crucial business:
06/20/04 - Let the games begin: Prestigious, lucrative bass tournament this week
06/20/04 - Short local hikes easy on wallet, food for brain:
06/27/04 - The story of an old friend:
06/27/04 - More mountain lion sightings reported; mystery continues:
07/04/04 - Indian Creek Nature Center opens door to vast wetlands:
07/04/04 - Fishing is good; season heats up with news and events:
07/11/04 - Hunting bills unresolved: Budget not the only issue neglected by legislative recess
07/11/04 - ‘Wilderness’ experience?: When technology intrudes
07/11/04 - Whitetail organization serving this region:
07/18/04 - A walk in the park: Variety in Adirondacks
07/18/04 - Master rod-builder specializes in traditional cane construction:
07/25/04 - IP land deal raises questions: What are we really getting?
07/25/04 - Speckled trout still biting in beaver ponds:
08/01/04 - Visit to the Gulf – a geological wonder:
08/01/04 - Old time deer hunters celebrated:
08/08/04 - Deer hunting season just around the corner:
08/08/04 - Indian pipe alive in the North Country:
08/15/04 - Healthy wetlands may bring good waterfowl-hunting season:
08/15/04 - Now, on to caribou: Hunter’s first bear memorable, productive
08/22/04 - For wild animals, it’s a matter of time:
08/22/04 - Egret sightings rare in Adirondacks:
08/29/04 - A deer is a deer ... or is it?: High-school class finds otherwise
08/29/04 - Soggy hike to Boreas: When the skies opened, so, inevitably, did the raingear
09/05/04 - Exploring the boreal forest: Trail at Paul Smiths VIC reveals unusual ecosystem
09/05/04 - Famed Maine deer tracker offers tips for local hunters:
09/12/04 - Beware of moose: Once very rare, state’s number may near 200
09/19/04 - EverStart rolls into town for bass tournament:
09/19/04 - Recycling bins available for anglers to deposit used line, lead sinkers:
09/26/04 - A journey back in time to Pine Orchard:
09/26/04 - Fall hunting starts in earnest:
10/03/04 - Early rutting moon may give hunters advantage:
10/03/04 - Duck season open in parts of New York:
10/10/04 - The eagles have landed in region:
10/10/04 - ‘Thrill of the Chase’ traces exploits of a woman hunter:
10/10/04 - Important study soliciting coyotes:
10/17/04 - The wonders of Silver Lake Mountain: Scenic vistas change, but always leave us in awe
10/17/04 - Big game now in full swing:
10/17/04 - Coyote study to shed important light:
10/24/04 - Opening day finally arrives: Hunters zero in on big game
10/24/04 - New faces, features appearing on the Outdoors Page:
10/31/04 - Partridge, or ruffed grouse, area’s most common game bird:
10/31/04 - Halloween tale: This camper was white as ghost:
11/07/04 - Hunting season shouldn’t deter fall hiking:
11/07/04 - Odd deer rack: Drop-tine antlers quite rare
11/07/04 - Friend, photographer Michael Phillips will be missed:
11/14/04 - Environmental health of Lake Champlain a growing issue:
11/14/04 - Handicapped? Not her: Cerebral palsy takes time out during hunting outings
11/21/04 - On the trail of moose: Even when they’re elusive, the effort is worth it
11/21/04 - Hunters: Go to school by observing a cat on the prowl:
11/28/04 - Wolf ‘delisting’ has little relevance to region:
11/28/04 - Deer-feeding laws should have regional flexibility: Unique habitat of Adirondacks calls for unique management
12/05/04 - Volunteers solicited to help tally bird population:
12/05/04 - Big Game Season out; Small Game in:
12/12/04 - Big-cat comeback?: Credible local reports continue; mystery deepens
12/12/04 - Outdoor reading is a good bet for holiday gifts:
12/19/04 - Confessions of a fanatic: Camping paraphernalia is a longtime obsession
12/19/04 - Snowshoes, skis ready: Season invites enthusiasts
12/26/04 - On lampreys, deer, bears, lions 2004: Betters, Gibbons are also highlights of year

2005
01/02/05 - Hunting seasons studied: Calendar changes draw debate
01/09/05 - Long outdoor agenda in 2005: Issues abound in region
01/09/05 - Beware of ice — wherever you find it:
01/16/05 - Complex Domtar agreement worth a look:
01/16/05 - Studies shed new light on region’s wildlife:
01/23/05 - Adirondack aberrations: Blue perch, odd antlers some of nature’s curiosities
01/23/05 - New chief for DEC: Former commissioner’s understanding of hunting and fishing issues questioned
01/23/05 - Stabilicers — the way to go on ice:
01/30/05 - First snowshoes were an early trick of the trade:
01/30/05 - Teen hunter has skills as big as all outdoors:
02/06/05 - The milestones go faster and faster: 750th page inspires trip down memory lane
02/06/05 - North Country Coyote Hunt to debut:
02/13/05 - Back to the bog: Silver Lake speaks different language in winter
02/13/05 - Hunting camps: Are they in jeopardy?:
02/20/05 - Good news for the deer: Region deer kill down, while mild winter has survival up
02/20/05 - Old is often better: Mittens, pouch bear witness to venerability
02/27/05 - Habitat key to wildlife diversity:
02/27/05 - Sights, sounds at winter feeder: Startling array of birds are also harbingers of spring
03/06/05 - The lures of the trail: Hiking, fishing gear breaking out of hibernation
03/06/05 - Wildlife updates: Mountain lions, alewives reported; eras compared
03/13/05 - Hunting is far more than recreation:
03/13/05 - Trolling for fish — easy, effective: Mountain ponds beckon
03/20/05 - Campfire fodder: ‘Sightings’ of big cats usually prove illusory
03/20/05 - Desirable non-natives: Rainbow, brown trout have made themselves right at home
03/20/05 - Deer survival has been high this year:
03/27/05 - Bosebuck adventure: Maine woods have it all — even, finally, moose aplenty
03/27/05 - Legal trout season opens this week with promise:
04/03/05 - Unique, close to home: Off the main trail, but 3 hikes worth the effort
04/03/05 - Fishers, once rare, now plentiful in North Country:
04/10/05 - The disease has landed: Local effect of CWD yet to be determined
04/10/05 - Rite — and right — of spring: The best time of year, when nature becomes reinvigorated
04/17/05 - Beaver ponds for brookies: You have to be willing to leave well-traveled trail behind
04/17/05 - CWD: fears are warranted: Extent of concern may be known after tests
04/17/05 - Spring: studying bears, hunting turkeys:
04/24/05 - Great fishing already reported in this early season:
04/24/05 - Wilderness Survival 101: Learning practical outdoor skills close to home
04/24/05 - Turkey season coming: 2 bearded birds are bag limit
05/01/05 - Sampling a marathon: The long Northville-Lake Placid Trail available in steps
05/01/05 - Hiking the long trails — a guide for the hardy:
05/08/05 - Weather for the birds: Ducks and geese enjoy, benefit from recent wet weather
05/08/05 - Fishing tournaments plentiful this spring:
05/08/05 - Rotary fishing derby celebrates 20 years:
05/15/05 - New York taking action on CWD: Negative effects could be devastating, if disease is not contained
05/15/05 - Going paddling? Local book tells how and where:
05/22/05 - The rare Hudson River ice meadows:
05/22/05 - Handy gear:
05/29/05 - Strange creatures: Some odd animal encounters reported in North Country
05/29/05 - Preparing for the blackfly onslaught:
06/05/05 - Phone link in outback: It can provide security, but at what price?
06/05/05 - Early-season bass available: Pro offers tips, including being aware of females guarding eggs
06/12/05 - Going light — but right: Camping out should not be weighty matter
06/12/05 - Youth scholarships available to enjoy outdoor experience:
06/19/05 - Deepwater fishing in Lake Champlain: Not like the old days, but fishing on the mend
06/19/05 - Deer on the rise but living on the edge:
06/26/05 - Hunting memories: Annual father-daughter trip ends on a high note
06/26/05 - Federation recruits needed:
07/03/05 - Happy end for all: Local anglers and giant laker all big winners
07/10/05 - Find Good Luck on hike: Short jaunt is easy climb with plenty of reward
07/10/05 - Updates: lions, tigers and games:
07/17/05 - Venerable plugs: Some lures still at it almost a century later
07/17/05 - The caution is out: Chronic wasting disease has raised alert levels in state
07/24/05 - Prehistory in the present: Snapping turtles evoke images of the dinosaurs
07/31/05 - Duck, goose update: Spring rains bring mixed waterfowl figures
07/31/05 - Canoe ode: An ancient design improved with modern refinements
08/07/05 - The bear facts on expert fishing: Even natives of the Far North lag behind nature’s netters
08/07/05 - Changes coming this deer season:
08/14/05 - Crying wolf for real?: Big predator may be returning to the region
08/14/05 - The other AuSable: East Branch lacks fame, but has good fishing potential
08/14/05 - DEC deer survey to start Aug. 20:
08/21/05 - Passing the test of time: Hike taught valuable lessons about life and how to pack
08/21/05 - DEC changes: good, bad and indifferent:
08/28/05 - Moose still a rare thrill:
08/28/05 - Trout issues reviewed: DEC staff Trout Unlimited’s top priority in this region
09/04/05 - Mixed bag for fall: Combine fishing trip, grouse hunt
09/04/05 - Bird guides on the market: Resources offer details on birds of North Country
09/11/05 - Try the low peaks this fall : You don't need High Peaks for heady climb
09/11/05 - Mystery Solved :
09/11/05 - Bass pros back in town :
09/18/05 - Time to observe the busy beavers: Beavers second to man as environmentalists
09/18/05 - Venison for charity gains momentum:
09/25/05 - Soft as velvet: Deer must shed skin off early antlers
09/25/05 - Grouse survey needs hunters :
10/02/05 - Salmon surprise:
10/02/05 - Winged migration: Majestic Canada geese have begun migration
10/02/05 - In the field:
10/09/05 - Hunters should do what's right: Web site provides guidance
10/16/05 - Fall treks: Palette is out in full force on waterways
10/16/05 - Deer records:
10/23/05 - Racking it up: Points, position of rack a tipoff
10/23/05 - Getting out there: Algonquin ADK much more than just a walk in the park
10/23/05 - A look back at 2005:
10/23/05 - Changings coming: