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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
2022 Deer Harvest up 10% over '21
SULLIVAN COUNTY – Hunters in New York harvested an estimated 231,961 deer during the 2022 hunting seasons, a 10-percent increase from 2021, New York State Department of Environmental … more
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2023 Veterans Hunt
This past weekend, May 6th & 7th three Veterans were treated to a fantastic guided turkey hunt, great food and comradery! Hosted by Kenny and Donna Peters, Dan Peters, Tamarock Deer Farm Club and … more
Arianna Kautz entered the second place turkey during the SCLB Youth Hunt, scoring an impressive 61.436.
Youth turkey hunt 2023
SULLIVAN COUNTY – The Sullivan County Long Beards, NYS Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Foundation (NWTF), once again sponsored their annual Youth Turkey Hunt (contest) on the weekend of … more
Sullivan County Longbeards chapter President Butch Kortright, third from left, handed out a few “thank yous” during Sunday afternoon’s dinner at The Rockland House. Supporters of the Sullivan County Longbeards were recognized for all they do in helping to promote the organization and sponsor local events. They are, from the left, Hal Roeder, Chris Schmidt and landowner Ken Peters, who sponsors turkey hunts for veterans on his farm.
Sullivan County Long Beards raise money, awareness of keeping turkey hunting strong
ROSCOE – Not only was it the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the National Wild Turkey Federation, but it was also the Sullivan County Long Beard’s Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet … more
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Sullivan leads NYS in bear harvest; numbers declining
NEW YORK STATE — Sullivan County led the entire state in bear harvest during the 2022 seasons. In a recently released report by the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation … more
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2022 in review!
Here are some happenings that occurred and some highlights that I reported in 2022:   January: Pennsylvania’s 2021 bear take report was announced, 3,612 were taken. This amounts to … more
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Dave Cross of Liberty won the 49th Annual Sullivan County Democrat Big Buck Contest with this massive 8-pointer he harvested in the Town of Rockland. The buck scored 80.5. The big buck had a left beam of 23 inches, right beam of 25 and a 24.5-inch outside spread. Dave said he took the buck at 60 yards with a 30.06. “I was in the right place at the right time,” Dave said.
Cross, Meyers win Democrat Big Buck Contest
SULLIVAN COUNTY – The New York State and Pennsylvania Big Game regular firearm seasons ended on Sunday, December 11 and many hunters had success throughout the region. The Sullivan County … more
Hunting improves the economy!
A new report released by the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports and the Outdoor Foundation stated that hunting and target shooting participation has increased in the United States … more
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Pictured left to right: Hayley Pueschner, Rich Decker (Cornerstone Church), SCLB President Butch Kortright, Greg Feeney (Roscoe/Rockland Fire Department), John Whiteman (Calvary Baptist Church), CJ Ascue, Larry Whipple (Tri Valley Little League), Peck’s Meat Manager Matthew Janik, LeJon Viningre (Tri-Valley School), Randy Peers (SC Veterans Coalition - VFWs)
SCLB Turkey Giveaway
SULLIVAN COUNTY – The Sullivan County Long Beards (SCLB), local chapter of the New York State National Wild Turkey Federation recently had the opportunity to positively impact Thanksgiving Day … more
Black bear attacks a human!
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department game wardens and biologists have released additional details on a bear attack on a woman in southern Vermont. Sarah Dietl age 43 reported that she was … more
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Firearm season starts Saturday
SULLIVAN COUNTY – Deer and bear hunting seasons in New York’s Southern Zone – which includes all of the Hudson Valley – begins Saturday, Nov. 19. Hunters can continue to … more
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