Outdoors - Sullivan County Democrat

Updates from the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum

President LIVINGSTON MANOR – As we enjoy the heart of summer in the Catskills, I’m excited to share a few important updates from the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum: … more

Anthony J. Magardino | 7/4/25

Sullivan County Gears Up for “INTO THE WILD: An Ultimate Outdoor Experience”

MONTICELLO, NY — This summer, Sullivan County invites residents and visitors to go Into the Wild — literally. Hosted at Holiday Mountain from July 11–13, INTO THE WILD: An Ultimate … more

6/28/25

No Ducks Barred Competition

HURLEYVILLE — They are at it once again……”Speedy McSplash” and “Waddles the Wanderer” cannot keep their rivalry from spilling over into yet another Duck … more

6/28/25

The middle school boys' team was led by Jasper Sackett.

Catskill Claws Mountain Bike Team riding high in the top 15

WAWARSING –– Earlier this month the New York Interscholastic league held their 3rd event of the season at Lippman Park in Wawarsing. The middle school course was about 2.9 miles and had a … more

6/20/25

Annual Morningside Fishing Classic on June 21

HURLEYVILLE – The 24th Annual Morningside Fishing Classic sponsored by the Town of Fallsburg Parks and Recreation Program and the Hurleyville Fire Department will be held Saturday, June 21 at … more

6/13/25

Conner Kurpil DeVoe Manell of Livingston Manor bagged this big gobbler during the Spring Turkey season. It weighed 21 lbs. with a 8.5-inch beard and 1.5” spurs.

Turkey season success

6/13/25

Weekend Fly Fishing Camp registration

Welcome to the Snow Peak Brooklyn Camping and Fly Fishing Weekend! Join us at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum for a weekend filled with camping and fly fishing. Whether … more

6/13/25

Jeffrey Meola harvested his turkey in the Town of Callicoon. The bird weighed in at 18.5 lbs, sported a 9.25-inch beard and the spurs measured in at 1 inch.

Spring 2025 Turkey season comes to an end

SULLIVAN COUNTY–– This past weekend marked the end of the 2025 Spring turkey season. The Democrat received several last minute submissions to wrap up a busy month. … more

Crystal Tweed | 6/6/25

Golf Scores

Villa Roma T uesday Men's 1. Backlund & Smith 49.5 2. Miehoefer & Ziegler 45.0 3. O’Brien & Donovan 44.0 4. VonAhnen & Dannic 41.0 4.Clifford … more

6/3/25

Golf Scores

Villa roma Tuesday Mens Flight 1 Week 2 1. Backlund & Smith....................... 32.5 2. Csanko & Johnson..................... 32.0 3. Clifford & … more

Crystal Tweed | 5/30/25

Youth Turkey Hunt 2025

SULLIVAN COUNTY– The spring youth is a two-day weekend event for hunters ages 12-15 years old and takes place during the last weekend of April. The hunt is for turkeys only. Junior … more

Crystal Tweed | 5/30/25

Bart Rasnick of South Fallsburg harvested his second turkey of the Spring 2025 Turkey season – which runs the entire month of May. The big gobbler weighed 18.5 lbs, sported a 10-inch beard and had 1.25 inch spurs.

Judge Bart scores again

5/30/25

Participants attended Ping Demo Day at the Villa Roma earlier this week. Attendees are welcome to try out all new Ping Equipment at no charge.

Equipment check to-do list

Another golf season is upon us, and I couldn’t be more excited. After a long cold winter, I think all golfers are all set to get out onto the course. The first thing I always do at the … more

Matta Kleiner | 5/9/25

Young Hunters Shine at SCLB’s Annual Youth Turkey Hunt

SULLIVAN COUNTY –– The SCLB’s annual Youth Turkey Hunt, held April 26–27, gave young hunters ages 12–15 a memorable opportunity to take to the field … more

5/2/25

Tom Mason fishing a stretch of the Willowemoc.

Seeking Salmo, Seeing Some Success

This weekend’s April showers added some much-needed rain to our rivers and streams and contributed a growth spurt to the parched lawns and gardens. Seemingly overnight the trees and shrubs are … more

Judy Van Put | 4/29/25

Caleb Rosales was mentored by Dale Englehardt when he successfully bagged this 13 lb., 8 oz. gobbler with a 5-inch beard during the recent youth hunt on Saturday, April 26. The duo was hunting on Sunrise Farm Hunting Club property.

Spring Turkey Season Opens May 1

NEW YORK STATE – Spring turkey season opens May 1 in all counties except for New York City and Nassau County. Hunters must have a turkey hunting permit in addition to their hunting … more

4/29/25

Roscoe Anglers Market May 24

ROSCOE – The Anglers Market will be held on May 24 at the Roscoe Community Center, 1968 Old Rte 17, Roscoe. Tables are available at $15 each. Do you have fishing items, collectibles, … more

4/22/25

Preparing to stock Lily Pond for the Annual Pike County Fishing Derby.

Lily Pond will be Stocked for the 27th Annual Pike County Commissioners Fishing Derby

MILFORD, PA –– Lily Pond will be stocked with a combination of 500 brook, golden and rainbow trout in preparation of the 27th Annual Commissioners Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 26. … more

4/18/25

Sullivan 180 Healthiest Fire Department Challenge

SULLIVAN COUNTY –– This week in the Healthiest Fire Department Challenge The Grahamsville Fire Department holds onto the lead, increasing their points by 18 since last week. … more

Crystal Tweed | 4/18/25

Dette Flies was honored at Roscoe’s Annual 2-Headed Trout Dinner with the Joan Wulff Excellence in Fly Fishing Award. On hand were several members of Joe (Dette) Fox and partner Kelly Buchta’s family. Staff from the shop coming up to receive the award included (L-R) Bob Adams, Kelly Buchta, Mike Konecni, Seth Cavarretta, and Pat Cooke.

First fishing fizzles, but Festivities fill the bill!

Late Sunday afternoon, April 6, the USGS website showed that the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls was flowing at about 607 cubic feet per second, which is well below the median average flow for this date of … more

Judy Van Put | 4/8/25

Keynote speaker Darrell Hartman spoke very highly of the beauty of the Catskills.

“Trout only survive in beautiful places”

ROSCOE — Avid trout fishermen, local business owners and friends and families to the tune of 231 turned up at the Rockland House on Saturday night for the 64th Annual Two-Headed Trout Dinner. … more

Anthony Morgano | 4/8/25

DEC announces temporary closure of Skinners Falls Fishing Access Site on Upper Delaware River

COCHECTON – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the temporary closure of the Skinners Falls Fishing Access Site along the Upper Delaware River in … more

4/8/25

NYS DEC HuntFishNY Program

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 … more

John Van Etten | 4/4/25

Golfing is better with friends. Left to right: Mike Fritz, Jim Collins, and Kevin Brockner.

Tee Time: Opening Day at Roscoe Mountain Club

4/1/25

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

3/21/25