SULLIVAN COUNTY –– The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced a new feature for their smart phone app.
“The Tackle Box” allows users to …
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8/23/22
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The Pennsylvania Game Commission spent an average of $2.5 million per year in expenditures for combating Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) from fiscal year 2018 to 2020, stated Kip Adams, the chief …
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7/1/22
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The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) recently released a report stating that the total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition sales in the United States increased from $19.1 billion …
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6/3/22
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The Honorable Mike Scagnelli bagged two turkeys this season. The first, on May 2 in Florida, NY. It weighed 23 pounds, had a 9in beard and a 1.25in spur. His second bird was taken on May 20 in …
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5/27/22
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Over the last few years, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has tackled the turkey population decline by changing the fall season. In most places, the fall season length has been significantly reduced, …
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5/27/22
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John (Jack) McGuire took this 17-lb gobbler in Neversink on May 12 from 20 yards out. It had 3/4-inch spurs and a nine-inch beard.
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5/23/22
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Bart Rasnick of South Fallsburg bagged his second turkey on Thursday, May 12. The 22.7 pound bird had one inch spurs and a 9.5 inch beard.
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5/19/22
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Bart Rasnick of South Fallsburg with his Grandson Abram shot this 20.5 lb gobbler on May 1. The bird had a 9-inch beard and 3/4 inch spurs.
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5/16/22
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The Sullivan County Long Beards (SCLB) sponsored their Youth Turkey Hunt contest on April 23 and 24. The pre-season weekend is set aside by the DEC to allow 12 to 15-year-old hunters an opportunity …
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5/3/22
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The spring turkey season in New York starts on May 1 and ends on May 31. Hunters are allowed to take two bearded turkeys, but only one bird per day. If you fill your bag limit, you may call turkeys …
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4/29/22
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NY Governor Kathy Hochul announced that overnight reservations at campgrounds operated by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Environmental …
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4/22/22
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The 2022 Sullivan County Long Beards, NWTF are hosting their annual Youth Turkey Hunt Contest this weekend [April 23 and 24]. Any eligible 12 to 15-year-old accompanied by an experienced, licensed …
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4/22/22
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The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced guidelines to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes to protect the public and their pets.
DEC Commissioner …
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4/15/22
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This gobbler was seen in Swan Lake last week, looking for some Spring food. Turkey season is still a few weeks out, starting on May 1, and hopefully this turkey will be well hidden by then.
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4/15/22
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SULLIVAN COUNTY – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced a reminder to New Yorkers to take down bird feeders and secure garbage to avoid potential …
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4/8/22
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Avian influenza virus has been detected in a wild bald eagle found dead in Chester County, Pennsylvania. This marks the first detection of the virus in birds in Pennsylvania since the virus was first …
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4/8/22
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SULLIVAN COUNTY – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that in-person hunter education classes are being offered throughout New …
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4/5/22
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation stated that 2021 was the safest year on record for hunters, with reduced numbers in hunting-related shooting and tree stand incidents.
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Jack Danchak
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4/1/22
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The Sullivan County Longbeards held their Annual Spring Fundraiser at The Rockland House in Roscoe on Sunday af- ternoon with nealry 200 in attendance. Sullivan County Longbeards President Butch …
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3/29/22
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