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Celebrate Fly Fishing Opening Day at Catskill Brewery
LIVINGSTON MANOR – Catskill Brewery is excited to welcome anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and music lovers alike to the Fly Fishing Opening Day Celebration on Saturday, April 5th, from 12:00 PM … more
Star-Studded Golf Tournament to Support Grateful Hearts and Foster Youth
SULLIVAN COUNTY – Get ready to tee off for a great cause! Tickets are now available for the Legends of the LPGA Celebrity Charity Event, coming to the Monster Golf Course at Resorts World … more
Announcing The Fly Tyers Rendezvous 2025
The Catskill Fly Tyers Guild will be hosting this year’s Rendezvous on March 29, 2025 at the Wulff Gallery of the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. We are … more
NYS DEC Bear Harvest Report and Camp DeBruce Update
The NYS DEC has published their 2024 Bear Harvest Summary Report. There were an estimated 1,685 bear taken this past season, which is up 24% from 2023 and about 13% from the 10-year average. … more
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Fly Tying Fun in Roscoe!
One of the many fun facets of fly fishing is the ability to make or create your own flies on which to catch fish. Fly tyers use feathers, furs, tinsel, wool and other assorted materials that are tied … more
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The Roscoe-Rockland Chamber of Commerce announces the recipients of its Annual Two-Headed Trout Awards: The Dette Family, and Phil and Donna Vallone.
Roscoe – The Roscoe-Rockland Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the 64th Annual Two-Headed Trout Dinner, the Chamber’s annual fundraiser and a favorite tradition of the town of Roscoe … more
Glass Eels
No, they aren’t something on display at the Dorflinger Museum in Hawley. Glass eels are juvenile American eels that are transparent. They are spawned and born in the Sargasso Sea in the … more
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Left to right: Butch Kortright, JJ Fancher and Donna Kortright.
Top honor given at NYS-National Wild Turkey Federation Banquet
BINGHAMTON– The NYS National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) held its annual leadership meeting and awards banquet last month in Binghamton.   This event is structured to honor those … more
Boat safety is very important and with this free class you can be prepared when out on the water.
Boater safety class on April 6
MONTICELLO – The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol will be presenting a NYS Boater Safety Course on Sunday April 6 from 9am to 5pm. As of 2025, all persons operating … more
Delaware Trout Management session set for today at 6 p.m.
Dette Flies provided this notice of an important public informational session for all who fish the Delaware River Tailwaters (East and West Branches of the Delaware): on Tuesday, February 25 at 6:00 … more
White Lake Fire Company members manning the grill.
Sullivan County Conservation Club crowns “King of the Ice” winners
WHITE LAKE –– For 40 years, the Sullivan County Conservation Club has presented the area’s premier ice fishing contest - The King of the Ice.   This year’s event was held … more
Members of the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild at an In-person session include (from left) John Apgar, Ed Van Put (standing), Seth Cavaretta, Ed Walsh, CFFC&M President Anthony Magardino (on right rear), Dave Catizone, Tom Mason, Rod Futerfas. Members tie and share advice and helpful hints.
Fly Fest 2025 - Coming Soon
Mark your calendars on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The Catskill Fly Tyers Guild, in cooperation with the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum, is hosting its annual Fly Fest. Held at the … more
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37th Annual Ice Fishing Contest
HURLEYVILLE – The Hurleyville Fire Department in cooperation with the Town of Fallsburg Youth Commission will be holding their 37th Annual Ice Fishing Contest, Saturday, February 8th. The … more
Left to right: Pat Cummins, Mike Depuy, Secretary of R & G Club, Jayden Siegler and Todd Brown.
Grahamsville Rod and Gun Club
  Congratulations to the winners of the Grahamsville Rod and Gun Club Big Buck Contest! 1. Jayden Siegler- 64.25 2. Pat Cummins- 59 3. Todd Brown- 52 more
Paul VanValkenburg of Grahamsville was hunting in the Town of Denning on November 23 when he bagged this big 12-pointer. The buck had 24 and 23.125-inch beams to go with a 19.5-inch spread. It scored 78.625 to win the 51st Annual Sullivan County Democrat Big Buck Contest.
Democrat Big Buck winners announced
The 2024 rifle season is now over in both New York and Pennsylvania and Paul VanValkenburg of Grahamsville is the 51st Annual Sullivan County Democrat Big Buck Champion. His impressive … more
New NY Forest Ranger from Sullivan County
    The 24th Basic School for New York State Forest Rangers recently graduated a class of nine. I want to congratulate new Ranger Nicole Kocher from here in Sullivan County on joining their … more
Dan DiFabio was hunting in the Town of Denning in Ulster County when he bagged an 11 pointer on November 21. The buck had an 18” spread and scored 76 in the Sullivan County Democrat’s 51st Annual Big Buck Contest.
Big Buck Contest
CALLICOON –– The Sullivan County Democrat is in it’s 51st season of its Annual Bick Buck Contest. Below is one of our latest entries and the current leaderboard. Dan is tied with … more
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Collin Flynn was hunting in the Town of Shandaken in Ulster County when he bagged this beautiful 11-pointer on opening day. The buck had a 21” spread and scored 77.75 in the Sullivan County Democrat’s 51st Annual Big Buck Contest to take over first place.
New Leader in Democrat Big Buck
CALLICOON   – Collin Flynn loves to be in the woods. From spring turkey hunting to fall whitetail deer season, he likes to spend as much time as possible enjoying the great outdoors. … more
The Sullivan County Long Beards picked up 130 frozen turkeys last Friday from Peck’s Market in Livingston Manor to distribute to various organizations throughout the county. Joining in the distribution were, front row, from the left: Lejon Viningre, Terri Specht, Randy Peers, Butch Kortright, Larry Whipple, Walter Zeitschel, Lori James, Mark Puerschner. Back row, from the left, are Eugene Adolph, Rich Decker, Chris Delong, Matthew Janik (Pecks Mkt), Greg Feeney, Dick Coombe.
Sullivan County Long Beards Annual Turkey Hunters Care Program
LIVINGSTON MANOR–– The Sullivan County Long Beards (SCLB) annual Thanksgiving turkey give away took place on Friday, November 15 at 11am   at Peck’s Market in Livingston Manor. … more
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Steven Duarte of Liberty harvested this beautiful nine-pointer last year, winning the 50th Annual Sullivan County Democrat Big Buck Contest with a score of 79.5. The buck earned Steven a free mount at Rod’s Taxidermy in Callicoon and last month he picked up the Democrat champion mount.
51st Annual Sullivan County Democrat Big Buck Contests right around the corner
Callicoon – The 51st Annual Sullivan County Democrat Big Buck Contests will be starting soon as Opening Day of the Big Game firearm season starts next Saturday, November 16 in New York State. … more
Jim Newton of Livingston Manor downed this 9 pt. on November 2 at his camp near Randolph. Buck dressed 130 lbs and had an inside spread of 16”.
Big buck down
First place winner, Luke Chevalier.
13th Annual Youth Buck Hunt Contest hosted by Sullivan County Long Beards
SULLIVAN COUNTY–– The Sullivan County Long Beards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Youth Buck Contest. The … more
Colleen Hirsch-Age 14, 8 pointer, .308 rifle, taken Saturday, 10/12 in The Beechwoods with dad, David Hirsch. This is her 3rd year in a row bagging a Buck during the youth hunt.
Youth Buck Hunting Is a Family Affair
During the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ three-day weekend, the DEC provides a special youth deer season. Junior hunters between the ages of 12-15   are eligible to take one antlered or … more
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The Kaufman family presents a check to the MHS Trap Team.
Kaufman Family Patriarch Honored at Sullivan County Conservation Club
    SULLIVAN COUNTY-On Thursday, October 10th, the Kaufman Family honored the memory of family patriarch, Norman Kaufman, in a ceremony at the Sullivan County Conservation Club.   … more
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Ed Van Put and Tom Mason share a happy moment at the Fly Tyers Roundtable.
Catskill Fly Tyers Guild Hosts Annual Roundtable Event
SULLIVAN COUNTY-The Wulff Gallery at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center was the place to be last Saturday, October 12. The Catskill Fly Tyers Guild held their 3rd Annual Fly Tyers Roundtable, their … more
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