New York State Conservationist back issues from February 2005:
An Adirondack portfolio by Michael Ringer.(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Artist Michael Ringer is in awe of the Adirondack Mountains. When he looks at the mountains he sees an ancient wilderness, complete with rugged terrain, prehistoric animals and dancing streams. In the peaks them selves he sees silent sentinels, witnesses to centuries of evolution in this ...
The true champions of Bethpage State Park.(great horned owl)(red-tailed hawk)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Bethpage State Park is a very special place. To the local residents of Long Island, this 1,368 acre sanctuary provides a multitude of recreational uses during all seasons. Owing to the intense and detailed media scrutiny provided as a result of hosting the 2002 U.S. Open tournament, ...
High-tech hide & seek.(geocaching, Global Positioning System adventure game)
Feb 01, 2005; ... It was an ordinary Saturday morning at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar. A few families perused exhibits in the display room, several retirees kept watch over the bird feeders through a large picture window, and the more intrepid visitors walked the nature trails under ...
Tug Hill: good snow makes for great skiing.
Feb 01, 2005; ... Located in a triangular area bounded by Watertown, Rome, and Syracuse, Tug Hill encompasses approximately 2,000 square miles between Lake Ontario and the Adirondacks. The area's high elevation and location downwind of Lake Ontario combine to form perfect conditions for lake-effect ...
Sea turtles of New York.
Feb 01, 2005 ... New York's largest turtles, sea turtles are graceful, amazing creatures that few people are privileged to see. Perfectly adapted to life in the ocean, sea turtles have streamlined bodies and flippers that aid them in swimming. They are excellent swimmers, capable of swimming long distances ...
Whirling disease.(fish disease)
Feb 01, 2005; ... More than a decade ago, biologists discovered a perplexing phenomenon that had some wild trout literally swimming in circles. Named whirling disease, the condition created deformities in the fish, affected their ability to swim, and therefore hampered their feeding and survival. ...
Bog river: a paradise for many.
Feb 01, 2005; ... In the center of the Adirondack Park and made up of more than 35,000 acres (see Did You Know?), the Bog River Management Unit is a tremendous asset to all New Yorkers, offering unmatched scenery and recreational opportunities. Its location and promise makes it a place you will surely want ...
Realizing potential at DEC camps.(New York Department of Environmental Conservation)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Imagine lying in a mountain meadow, gazing at an August meteor shower on an overnight camping trip with a group of new friends. Each summer at DEC camp, students do more than imagine this scene. They live it. In their week-long adventure, students explore New York's natural ...
Seal of approval--Bronx Country.(On patrol: real stories from officers in the field)(harbor seal rescue)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2005; ... ECO Komonchak heard a call for assistance stranded seal on Orchard Beach. Upon her arrival, she saw a juvenile harbor seal stuck in thick mud near the shore--a common occurrence for seals seeking food near shore during low tide. The seal was breathing and appeared healthy. Marine Unit ECOs ...
Read your regulations guide--Broome County.(On patrol: real stories from officers in the field)(illegal pheasant hunting)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2005; ... ECO Fernandes received a complaint of a turkey being taken out of season. Fernandes went to the scene and found no physical evidence of a turkey being taken. He then went to the residence of the alleged shooter and spoke to a subject regarding the incident. The subject said ...
Stuffed--Westchester County.(On patrol: real stories from officers in the field)(illegal ice fishing)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2005; ... On December 20, ECO Basford observed three men ice fishing on the Kensico Reservoir. The ECO watched from a distance as the trio caught one fish after another. After 15 minutes they picked up their fish, placed them in plastic bags, and stuffed them inside their coats. Once they got off ...
Telltale arrow--Livingston County.(On patrol: real stories from officers in the field)(illegal deer hunting)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2005; ... On the Saturday night before the southern zone gun season, New York State Trooper Karasiewicz stopped a pick-up truck in Leicester after witnessing a spotlight being operated from the passenger window. When he approached the vehicle, Trooper Karasiewcz spotted two subjects laying very ...
Deer hunting changes.(news)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2005 ... DEC is proposing a number of significant changes to Southern Zone deer hunting seasons. These changes would begin in 2005, and include changing the opening day of the regular season to a Saturday instead of the traditional Monday, an expansion of the special archery season by moving the ...
Opinions sought.(news)
Feb 01, 2005 ... As part of a new State Wildlife Grants program, DEC is writing a comprehensive wildlife conservation strategy (CWCS). The document will outline threats to rare species, ways to gather information about lesser-known species, and steps that should be taken to keep common species from ...
Boxes for the birds.(Letter to the Editor)
Feb 01, 2005; ... My son and I built two bluebird houses following the design published in the Conservationist. We placed the boxes at the edge of a small orchard and it was always of most interest to bluebirds. This spring, our patience was rewarded with the successful rearing of two fledgling bluebirds ....
Escape to Canada.(Letter to the Editor)
Feb 01, 2005; ... We were heading back to shore after a day of fishing Lake Ontario when, at about six miles offshore and in 250 feet of water, someone yelled, "Is that a deer?" As we got closer, sure enough, a seven-point buck was sticking his head out of the water! We could not believe our eyes. This ...
Fish love.(Letter to the Editor)
Feb 01, 2005; ... I found myself ice fishing for the first time on Lake Sebago in Harriman State Park. My boyfriend and I cut holes in the ice for our ten tip-ups. I thought "how exciting" as we reeled in a 10inch perch, what a great way to spend Valentine's Day. It was a still, cold, day with shimmering ...
Wintering eagles.(Letter to the Editor)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Sunday morning, my wife told me that there was a bald eagle perched outside our cabin window. I looked out, and sure enough, it was perched in a tree overlooking Canandaigua lake. A bald eagle right here in the Finger Lakes! Bob Gunderman Canandaigua, Yates County ...
Cool, clear water.(Letter to the Editor)
Feb 01, 2005; ... We live near Phoenix, Arizona and are in a seven-year drought. Your publication is like an ice-cold glass of water; it is refreshing to read your magazine and see the cool lakes and pictures of the north woods. A far cry from the arid, desert landscape in this ...
Birding in Central and Western New York: Best Trails and Water Routes for Finding Birds.(Book Review)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Birding in Central and Western New York: Best Trails and Water Routes for Finding Birds By Norman E. Wolfe 160 pages; $16.95 softcover Footprint Press PO Box 645 Fishers, NY 14453-2001 www.footprintpress.com Another feather in Footprint Press' cap! This book is useful, ...
Frigid snow trek.(The Back Page)(snowshoeing)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Perhaps I had made a mistake. It had snowed the night before and throughout most of the day, and as I walked I realized my area of the Southern Tier was enrobed in more than a foot of new snow. Despite the bitter cold, I thought a nighttime walk to a friend's house would be good ...