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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

1/31/25

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

1/17/25

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

12/20/24

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

12/6/24

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

Crystal Tweed | 11/29/24

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

11/26/24

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

By Donna Kortright | 11/19/24

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

11/8/24

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

11/8/24

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

10/22/24

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

Crystal Tweed | 10/22/24

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

By Jay Mendels | 10/18/24

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

By Judy Van Put | 10/18/24

Delaware Valley Jr Rifle Club Starts October 16

HORTONVILLE– The Delaware Valley Jr Rifle Club will start on Wednesday, October 16 at Earl Kinney Excavation on 35 Rock Avenue in Hortonville. The program is open to children ages 12 and up. … more

10/11/24

Youth Buck Hunt Contest, October 12-14

SULLIVAN COUNTY -- It’s that time of year again! The “Youth Buck” contest sponsored annually by the Sullivan County Long Beards, will be held during the Youth Hunt, October 12, 13, … more

10/11/24

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