Saturday, June 7th, 2025    06/07/25

George Franke 's Stories


Trailblazers Friends of NRA banquet doubles proceeds in two years

When I was a firefighter in New Jersey, I worked on the rescue truck. Over the years my team cut ..


What does SCI stand for, anyway?

A gal asked me while on a hike, “what does SCI on your shirt stand for?” Well, two weeks ago, ..


Everything you wanted to know about ticks

I was out hiking with the Bullthistle Hiking Club a few weeks ago and the subject of ticks came up. ..


NASP comes to Norwich schools

Back in February, when I first started writing this column for The Evening Sun, I stopped in to see Mike ..


Turkey troubles, anti-gun news, and more

How's your turkey season going so far? What I am hearing from a lot of hunters is that they are ..


Fishing events, stocking info, FLT, and DEC firewood sales

The fishing season for many popular warmwater sportfish, including walleye, northern pike, pickerel and tiger muskellunge, opened Saturday, May 5 ..


Spring gobbler season opens; outdoors legislation updates

Well the spring turkey season opened with an unwelcome downpour. I hope you got your bird before you got soaked. ..


Earth day revisited; federal ‘wins’ for sportsmen

This past Sunday was Earth Day. Did you know that? I sure hope so. While attending the Syracuse Gun Show, ..


Food plots for wildlife; youth turkey hunting weekend

Seeds and plants fill the local stores, and while we are all interested in what new blight-resistant tomatoes are being ..


New deer hunting regulations proposed; SCI/Rockdale Youth Day

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has proposed rules affecting deer and bear hunting in New York to implement the ..


Quick Links


Share This Author


More From George Franke


Destination:  Eagle Lake, Maine; Quarry - Black Bear
Destination: Eagle Lake, Maine; quarry - black bear

Spring Gobbler Season Opens; Outdoors Legislation Updates
Spring gobbler season opens; outdoors legislation updates

What Does NYSCC Stand For?
What does NYSCC stand for?

Invasives, Part 3:  The Billion Dollar Bugs
Invasives, part 3: The Billion dollar bugs

More On Invasive Species:  Terrestial Plants, Part 2
More on invasive species:  Terrestial plants, part 2

Following McNitt's Lead, Perch Derby Rescheduled
Following McNitt's lead, Perch Derby rescheduled

The Sportsman's Area At The Chenango County Fair
The Sportsman's area at the Chenango County Fair

Deer Diseases, Spruce Grouse Management, And More
Deer diseases, spruce grouse management, and more

Trailblazers Friends Of NRA Banquet Doubles Proceeds In Two Years
Trailblazers Friends of NRA banquet doubles proceeds in two years

Microstamping Raises Its Ugly Head Again
Microstamping raises its ugly head again

Go to Top