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Please read The View From The Hill By Charles F. Waterman in the April, 2024 issue of Gray's Sporting Journal. The story was first published in Gray's in 1984, and I was 34. I read it back then as I read all issues from cover to cover, and always enjoy Mr. Waterman's writing. I'm now 74, and...

Hollow Sugar Pine drake Wood Duck decoy ready for rigging. Oil paint on wine case lid that mimics the old PGC Goose Area keystone orange and yellow sign. Wood Duck drake decoy, watercolor gift to the Dr. that "repaired" my hands. Ring-Necked drake decoy watercolor on cardboard ready to frame...

Article in the recent NY Outdoor News. Bismarck, ND "In the US the lowest tally since 1962 and in Canada 1966. Together, 1.04 million waterfowl hunters were active in North America during the 2022 - 2023 season." "The smaller the pool of hunters the more easily we can be dismissed." - Joel...

When the new yearly catalog would arrive it was read from cover to cover. Order forms filled out with items that were "needed", and then await the boxes to arrive.

For those that are interested. Check out the article about the retiring PA state champion of Rattlesnake hunting. The Wellsboro/Mansfield Gazette tiogapublishing.com

A small sample from a book that has been in my library for many years that may appeal to other waterfowlers, 415 pages. The artwork and illustrations are exceptional. A wealth if knowledge from a by gone time.

Previously I mentioned the Sugar Pine I use in many of my carvings, and the age of the wood. This shows the remainder of the piece used for the Wood Duck decoy head, and top of body. Bottom of the decoy is local White Pine for weight to balance decoy. Amazingly the workers in the pattern shops...

This book has been in my library for 40 years, and has been read and reread many times. I highly recommend it for those that like good reading about the lifestyle that we enjoy.

Got this survey in the mail. Anyone else here get it?

Thought some might find this of interest. A old one but good one in my library.

Have been taking decoys down off the viewing shelf to dust. Thought I'd show this one. Bill and neck repair long ago by past caretaker, OP. Collected Black Duck decoys that I could afford years ago. Still enjoy them.

Fly fishing, Squirrel hunting, Turkey hunting, and once home a delicious bowl of Squirrel, onion, taters and carrots.... Life is good for this Geezer that moved north in retirement. Thank God. To do the things that keep me alive, and some what well. Hope all here are doing what they love...

Hollow drake Wigeon, 1lb 7.6oz. Incredible combing, paint and very well carved. Waited a longtime to be caretaker of a Mr. Reneson decoy. A wonderful birthday gift from my wife Mary Lee. Being able to hold a sculpture from such a artist brings much joy, and inspiration.

All members of Duck Boats. Your input on this subject would be greatly appreciated, and taken into consideration. As a wealth of knowledge and experience resides here. Hearing aids for non hunting, and cataract surgery of my "Shootin' Eye" are current Geezer upgrades. Hopefully to help keep...

This from the Wellsville, NY newspaper, 8-18-21. www.wellsville.daily.com Thought it was worth sharing with the folks here. I am not surprised at all... Had a long conversation with a NY DEC biologist at the county fair a few days prior. Declines in game populations have become a major...

These knives are made from steel made in the steel mill where I worked for many years. Case, and Zippo brought their scrap to be remelted in our furnaces. These knives have been in full service since the day they came into my care years ago. They will long out last me. When is see the Steel...

Thought I would share these photos. A very good friend spends most of his time in the outdoors. Much of it tending his property, improving habitat, etc. In late fall this Ruffed Grouse would come a running each time he started one of the ATV's. Why? He has no idea. It also spent much time...

Just a heads up. The new Seventh Edition of Roger Tory Peterson Field Guide to Birds dropped several days ago. I pre ordered a copy, for a 6 year old lad that loves birds, and using his binoculars. Even though I have a couple copies of the older edition. I will be getting the new edition...

Good news in the paper today, and thought I would share it. https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2020/08/27/when-the-pandemic-shut-down-schools-this-naples-ny-teen-built-a-boat/5641945002/

Lately I've been doin' much more trout lookin' than fly fishing, due to warmer temps. Instead of watching the idiot box at night. I began rereading the John Gierach books in my library. After all these years they still got it. Once I pick one up, tough to put down. So I bought his new book...