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                                                                                                                    LISTEN TO ME   DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?   “Huh, did you say something to me?”  Ambient sounds can interfere with good, clear hearing for everyone, especially in a noisy environment.             Do I hear turkeys scratching on the forest floor as they feed on their way to wherever turkeys go?             Do I hear deer cautiously moving towards my stand?  From which direction are they coming?             Or, do I hear squirrels and other small creatures rustling in the leaves or birds being active in the tree branches?             If you want to “hear the difference,” check out the Stealth Elite unit by Pro Ears. ( Customerservice@altusbrands.com ).  Discount code:  SZ20 .             The Stealth Elite is a unique pair of electronic hearing protectors with Bluetooth capability.             It enables you to hear faint sounds with 5X amplification while p

  He was here yesterday, I was not.  I was here today and he was not!

 BLESSED A local religious leader, when asked how he was doing commented, “I am stressed and blessed.”   After some reflection, I realized that was an excellent summary of how I felt in June, 2020. Like you and people all over the world, I have been totally preoccupied by Covid-19 and its ramifications.   Having lost a relative to the virus in late March, I have been extremely vigilant 24/7.   Translated as stressed. During the month of May, I spent many days during turkey season isolated in the outdoors, socially distanced and wearing a mask, albeit a mesh face covering, not an N-95.   As Mother Nature pursued her springtime rituals, I was very content and relaxed to be a participant and observer of the unfolding annual wonders taking place.   Translated as blessed. On January 28, 2020, I attended the New York Sportsmen’s Advisory Council’s Legislative Caucus at the State Capital in Albany.   We interacted with a group of Senate and Assembly members in an easy flowing and friend

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