Women and 'newbies' adding to mix of Adirondack hunters By Megan Plete Postol Hunting wildlife in the Philippines primed Ambrosio “Ambie” Tepace Garcenila for tracking whitetail in the Adirondacks. Growing up on Samar, he slew birds … [Read more...] about Giving hunting a shot
Bill would allow emergency medical service districts to pool resources
Sen. Stec: Consolidating service areas could help communities that are struggling to recruit, retain responders By Megan Plete Postol New York state Sen. Dan Stec has introduced legislation that aims to increase the efficiency and response time … [Read more...] about Bill would allow emergency medical service districts to pool resources
White Lake quarry application deemed complete
Controversial project to appear before APA board this year By Megan Plete PostolThe White Lake quarry project application has been deemed complete and is being reviewed by the Adirondack Park Agency and the New York State Department of … [Read more...] about White Lake quarry application deemed complete
Researchers: Smart planning needed to minimize impacts on wildlife
Two Adirondack scientists share best practices for development that minimizes impacts on wildlife By Megan Plete Postol Unregulated residential sprawl in the Adirondacks poses a threat to native wildlife habitat, say two Adirondack … [Read more...] about Researchers: Smart planning needed to minimize impacts on wildlife
Becoming an Outdoors Woman
BOW Weekend offers women opportunity for challenge, learning By Megan Plete Postol Last month I found myself doing things I never anticipated I would – processing a white rat hide in a taxidermy class, shooting a crossbow, learning about K9 … [Read more...] about Becoming an Outdoors Woman
Tamarack trees face fresh threats
DEC: Eastern larch beetle outbreak affecting healthy trees By Megan Plete Postol Recent reports of dead and dying Eastern larch (commonly known as tamarack) trees in the Adirondacks have been traced to Eastern larch beetle attacks, with a new … [Read more...] about Tamarack trees face fresh threats