Tag: outdoors
3 things to be mindful of when towing a boat
If one tows often, he or she will experience an occasional tire or other trailer failure. It's not "if" but "when." It just happens.
How to bat-proof your house
Sealing off entrances before the bats return to roost in April will keep them out of your attic without impacting the local bat population.
2017 a banner year for fishing in Lake Ontario?
Lake Ontario's renowned salmon and trout fishing should be the real deal this year.
Get a start on nesting by watching cams
If you can't wait for the nesting season to begin, do the next best thing: fire up the computer, and watch from afar.
With effort, bald eagles have bounced back
Recovering species can be a long, slow process, but that's what makes the process worthwhile. Today, bald eagles nest in all states except Hawaii.
Even small beagle makes rabbits run
If the owner of a well-bread beagle simply feeds a young hound a steady diet of rabbit tracks, the dog will do the rest.
Keep your distance from woodland stinkers
From mid-February through early March, females are in heat. Don't be surprised to see skunks roaming the countryside the next few weeks.
Stone Lab courses available to applicants
High school and college students and educators can apply for a wide range of college credit courses covering topics from aquatic biology to zoology.
Spring bear season is approaching
After years of closed seasons, the black bear population had exploded and because bears were not pursued in any way, the animals became fearless of humans.
Climbing trees took courage, but the payoff was rewarding
Daring determination and the ability to block out the fact that you just might get a whipping for even attempting it — that's what it took to be the tree-climbing champion.
