Recent content by Vince Pagliaroli

The county that we live in has more cows than people. I'm told the average dairy cow lives 4 years. One of the first things I noticed when I moved here 15 years ago is that many of the Vultures never leave there is always carrion to eat. Second thing I noticed is the Pigeon poplation in the...

The man that was my hunting & fishing mentor and best friend was a WWII Veteran. His job was to train Pigeons to carry messages and orders to and from the command posts and troops. He had extensive knowledge about the birds and put it to use for Our Country. Everytime we killed a banded bird I...

The Pigeon hunting we did was mostly on Amish farms far from cities and towns. We were always welome and enjoyed the time spent with the families. After a very good hunt the farmer told us. "Neighors are now using poison the kind that is placed on the roost then killes the birds. If I were you I...

Mr. Bortner has given you the Facts and the Law. Ya hunt em ya should read & know the rules. It's up to you as what you Do or not Do. Pigeons I stopped shooting when they began to poison them, as we did eat them. A good friend and his crew were all out Stone Cold Crow Killers and ate those as...

I have several Stormy Kromer hats. Bald guys need good hats in western NY. I had a issue with the well insulated Rancher that I use for deer hunting. The brim broke in half somehow during the first season of use. I do Not Bend Brims on hats. Sent them a e-mail with photo. Got a reply that they...

Meadville, PA....

Ben, Your miniatures are exceptional in everyway. Your own style, and just enough to capture the essence of the bird. What a very special gift for your wife. Two Thumbs Way UP! Piping Plover's nest at Presque Isle in Erie, PA not far from where we live. I have observed them more than once...

Batavia, NY has a long history of Waterfowling in every category of the Sport & Lifestyle. If I were younger and still a Goosehuntingaholic I would add it to my rig and collection of decoys. Cuz YES they do work and that is a good price.

John, If you should come east. Get Thee to the Wooden Boat Museum, Clayton, NY. You shall not be disappointed. It is ever evolving with projects and displays and the surrounding area is dripping with history of all kinds. At least check out the website. Best regards Vince

From what reading I have done ALL bird populations in North America are in decline. Some in very steep decline. We know this cuz of STUDIES done by the Feds, States, Universities, Colleges, private and national organizations, etc. To take ONE or more of these factors out of information gathered...

There has not been a early Teal Season in NY for many years. The 3 Pintails a day will be welcome by many NY waterfowl hunters as they do stop and pass thru in decent numbers on their way to NC. my 2 cents

Dani, Beautiful work. Your dad will smile each time he looks at it. Personal gifts from daughters to dads make both hearts Glad. Best regards Vince

Carl, Thank You very much. Their was one Pied -billed Grebe (then a pair) on my favorite LM Bass and Bluegill pond this Spring for over a month. I would watch and observe that bird and it never ceased to amaze me. What animated and beautiful birds they are. I've always enjoyed them so it was...

Hollow Sugar Pine Grebe in the works during heavy rain days when not Trout Lookin.