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A turkey and a tassel
Conner DeVoe Manell of Livingston Manor graduated from Paul Smith’s College on May 11 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences and Management. Also during the month of … more
Second bird of the season
While hunting in Grahamsville, Pat Cummins secured his second turkey of the season on May 3. The bird weighed in at a hefty 19 pounds and 3 ounces and sported a 10 inch beard and a .75 inch spur. more
Bart Rasnick bags big bird
Bart Rasnick of South Fallsburg shot an 18.5 pound turkey on May 16 while hunting in South Fallsburg. The turkey sported two beards, one being 9.5 inches and another measuring 2.75 inches. The bird … more
PA doe tags increased!
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has modified the antlerless deer license sales schedule, and additionally is guaranteeing most resident hunters will get an antlerless license in the wildlife … more
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Nathan Barber’s turkey was an all-time contest record, scoring a 69.3 and taking first place.
Ten Toms taken during SCLB's Youth Turkey Hunt Contest
SULLIVAN COUNTY — Aspiring hunters across the county took to the fields this weekend alongside their experienced, licensed hunters, for a chance to take a first-place bird during the Sullivan … more
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Youth Turkey Hunt Contest this weekend
SULLIVAN COUNTY — The Sullivan County Long Beards (SCLB) chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is hosting their annual Youth Turkey Hunt Contest this weekend, April 20 and 21. … more
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SULLIVAN COUNTY — After new legislation from Governor Kathy Hochul’s office banned certain hunting contests, the Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County hosted their final coyote hunting contest before the new law goes into effect in November. Over the weekend of February 2-4, 115 coyotes were taken and entered in the contest. The first place winner, Lucas Price, harvested a coyote that weighed 52.90 pounds. The entry was good for the largest on Friday of the 34 that were entered, as well as the overall winner out of the 115. The second place finisher, a 52.65 pound coyote taken by Greg Reed, was also entered on Friday. Curtis Smida’s 48.40 pound coyote was good for third place and was the largest entry on Saturday. Sunday’s largest entry was John Hilton’s 46.30 pound coyote. Adrianna Kautz was the Youth Winner and Jordan Hollenbeck was the Female Winner. Of the 450 registered hunters for the weekend, 350 attended the banquet celebrating another successful contest.
450 register for final coyote contest
SULLIVAN COUNTY — After new legislation from Governor Kathy Hochul’s office banned certain hunting contests, the Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County hosted their … more
The Winners of the 2023 Sullivan County Democrat Two Man Better Ball Golf Tournament. From the left are Villa Roma Golf Pro Matt Kleiner, winners Michael Scuderi and Michael Decker, Tournament Sponsor Fred Stabbert III and second place fi nishers Mike Cardo and Blake Kilcoin.
2023 Year in Review
SULLIVAN COUNTY — From start to finish, 2023 was a year to remember for sports across the county. From Sectional appearances and State Championships to a new winning team at the Sullivan County … more
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George Popet of Westbrookville took an 8-pointer on December 4. The buck weighed 128 pounds and scored a 66 with left and right beams measuring 19.75 and an outside spread of 18.5.
Duarte, Dean win Big Buck Contests
SULLIVAN AND WAYNE COUNTY, PA. – It was a battle right down to the finish, but Steven Duarte of Liberty was able to hang on by 1/2 an inch to win the 50th Annual Sullivan County Democrat Big … more
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In 2017, I got a bear and 9-point buck on opening day that year. A DEC officer said it was first time that’s happened in NY that he knew of.
50 Opening Days
As I hit a landmark day, my 50th Opening Day hunting, I look back at all of the changes wrought over the years.   I first was involved with hunting at 6 years old, when I would hunt with my … more
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Spencer Gonzalez of Forestburgh started Gonzo’s Game Recovery with his dog, Dixie, three years ago.
Gonzo’s Game Recovery tracks wounded game
FORESTBURGH — Spencer Gonzalez of Forestburgh has been hunting for 20 years. Three years ago, that love for hunting turned into a side business. After he and his wife adopted their dog, Dixie, … more
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Bear hunting seasons!
If you hunt black bears, maybe for years without harvesting one, now is not the time to give up hope. It’s true the odds of tagging a bear can seem long. Only somewhere between 1.5% and 2.5% of … more
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Sportsmen packed the Rockland House for their annual dinner.
Sportsman of the Year dinner celebrates FOSCOSC 2023 success
ROSCOE — Every year around October, sportsmen from around Sullivan County gather at the Rockland House for the Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County (FOSCOSC) annual dinner. … more
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Todd Walter took first place with a buck that scored 233.75.
Todd Walter wins 2023 Youth Buck Contest
SULLIVAN COUNTY — The Sullivan County Long Beards (SCLB) hosted their annual “JAKES” youth buck contest over the Columbus Day weekend. Todd Walter of Narrowsburg took first place … more
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