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Jonathan “JR” Russell and Anne McNamara, the folks that are in charge of the DEC Hunter Education Program (HEP) for our area, held their annual refresher course for instructors at the …
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John Van Etten
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4/4/25
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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.
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John Van Etten
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3/14/25
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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 …
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2/28/25
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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
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1/17/25
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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 …
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12/20/24
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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 …
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Crystal Tweed
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11/29/24
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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.
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11/26/24
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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. …
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By Donna Kortright
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11/19/24
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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.
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11/8/24
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11/8/24
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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 …
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10/22/24
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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 …
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Crystal Tweed
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10/22/24
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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. …
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By Jay Mendels
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10/18/24
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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.
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10/11/24
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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, …
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10/11/24
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SULLIVAN COUNTY — Gary Muthig, a lifetime sportsman who has increased youth outreach in Sullivan County, was recently named as the Chairman of the New York State Fish and Wildlife Management …
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Anthony Morgano
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9/3/24
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As a reminder for hunters, trappers, and anglers, by August 1, 2024 the paper used for sporting licenses and carcass tags will change from special stock (Valeron) to plain paper. This change will …
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7/9/24
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The Sullivan County Conservation Club recently announced that Alexandra Dietz and Gabriella Jones were the recipients of the club’s annual Hans Diercksen Memorial College Scholarship awards. …
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6/28/24
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SULLIVAN COUNTY — The Sullivan County Long Beards (SCLB), NYS Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), is proud to introduce our 2024 James Earl Kennamer Scholarship recipients. …
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6/4/24
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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 …
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5/21/24
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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.
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5/21/24
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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 …
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5/21/24
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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 …
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Jack Danchak
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5/10/24
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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 …
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Anthony Morgano
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4/26/24
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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.
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Anthony Morgano
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4/19/24
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