HUDSON RIVER AREA, NY — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) commissioner Basil Seggos recently announced the start of the state’s 17th year of annual research on … more

PARKSVILLE, NY — Sullivan 180, Sullivan Renaissance and the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Alliance is celebrating National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4 beginning at 9 a.m. more

Looking back in the archives of the River Reporter, I found that I first wrote about the Hendrickson mayfly in the May 3, 2017 edition. I believe that was my first column for the paper. That, my … more

Every year, anglers all over this great land eagerly await the largest fly hatches of the season. In the East, particularly in the Catskills, fly fishers wait for the green drake hatch, which occurs right around Memorial Day. more

The Esopus Creek begins its journey from its source at Winnisook Lake on Slide Mountain in the Catskill Mountains, before joining the Hudson Estuary near Saugerties some 65 miles away. The … more

Spring and summer is the time of year that young animals make their debut in the world. Fawns, bear cubs and lots of nestling birds can be spotted now in the area. Right now, fledgling eagles can be found along the river and other areas, as well as other raptors. more

It’s hard not to hear the increasing sounds of bird life while outside this time of year. The drumming of woodpeckers and the calling of various birds are very evident. Other species of birds … more

According to my fly-fishing diary, the last time I went to West Yellowstone, MT, was during the late summer of 2002. At that time, with the exception of late-morning trico hatches, most of the mayfly and caddis activity was over, and the eagerly awaited blue-winged olive hatches had not begun. more

Ever had a bad day? Bad week? Maybe it was just uncanny how many things could go wrong all at the same time. Well, this is the tale of one such time. It all started long, long ago. A time so far … more

If you happen to see a bald eagle nest while paddling the river or from across the lake, you will probably first notice the size. They are massive nests constructed of sticks. more

Hunter Hill is taking a column-week off, so this is a story from 2019. A lifetime ago! Enjoy. Have you ever had one of those weeks where you seem to run into more wildlife than you normally do, … more

If you have been wandering the woodlands of the Upper Delaware River region recently, it is likely you have encountered many different types of mushrooms. Fascinating fungi of various forms and … more

As an angler more than a student while at the University of Montana, I was always looking for a new adventure. So when my friend Ed told me that steelheads were in the Salmon River, my ears perked up. more

Most people have a mobile phone now and carry it around wherever they go—and that includes going into field and forest. Whether you are going for a two-hour fun hike or a full day’s … more

Winter is a good time to go birding, even if you would think it’s not. more

When I arrived in Missoula, MT, after a three-day bus ride, one of the first landmarks I saw was the Clark Fork River. A friend and I had left our homes in Westchester, NY, to attend the University of Montana. We were on our way to the campus when we crossed this very large river. That’s when my antennae went up—a trout river right next to the university! more

Perhaps over the course of the year, you might have wanted to take a trip with the family to explore some habitat or to see some wildlife not seen in our region. Perhaps to see some elk, for example, … more

Almost all of the fly fishing stories that I have written for the River Reporter have been about the famous rivers of the Catskill Mountains. While that region is steeped in history and tradition and … more

LAKE ARIEL, PA — Lacawac Sanctuary is accepting registrations for its summer Conservation Leadership Academy (CLA).   CLA is a week-long residential camp for middle and high … more

As a longtime angler, I’ve had trouble finding rising trout during almost every mayfly hatch that occurs each year along rivers in the Catskills. All species, it seems, provide their own set of … more