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Deer processors are dwindling!
It is reported that a new concern has surfaced among deer hunters, and it’s one that won’t be easy to solve. Since most states have an early and late deer archery season and then a … more
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Grahamsville Rod and Gun Club elects 2022 Officers
GRAHAMSVILLE – The Grahamsville Rod and Gun Club elected its officers for 2022 at its monthly meeting held on the first Thursday after the first Wednesday of the month, at the First Aid Squad … more
Earl “Butch” Kortright (left) and Eric Davis, the NYS Chapter Vice President (right), stand with 2021 NYS JAKES Member of the Year award winner Nathaniel Viningre (middle).
Sullivan County Long Beards recognized for their continued accomplishments
The New York State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation held its annual awards banquet and meeting this past weekend (Jan 8-9) in Syracuse, NY. There were over 110 members representing many … more
PA's Bear Season!
The 2021 preliminary total of the Pennsylvania bear harvest stands at 3,612 with only a few late-harvested bears yet to be recorded. The final bear count will rank the 2021 bear season as one of the … more
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2021 in review!
Some of the highlights of the Sportsman Outdoors columns that I reported on in 2021 include: January - National Rifle Association (NRA) cancels their annual convention because of the Covid-19 virus … more
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Deer hunters are masking up!
It would seem ridiculous to consider deer hunters masking up while handling a deer, but that is the recommendation that researchers are making in response to an Iowa study that found more than 80% of … more
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On December 8, 2021, Mark Puerschner presented a $1,000.00 check to the Sullivan County Federation of Sportsmen from the Correctional Officers and staff of the Sullivan County Correctional Facility Maximum Security Prison. The contribution is earmarked for the annual Kay Danchak Memorial Outdoor Youth Expo that is held each September. Next year's youth event is scheduled to be held on September 10, 2022 at the Grahamsville Fair Grounds. Mark was the Federation's 2020 Sportsman of the year. From left to right, Linda Loughery, Foundation Treasurer, Federation President John VanEtten and Mark Puerschner.
Sullivan County Federation of Sportsmen receives donation
More about CWD!
The Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) knowledgeable people say mature bucks are twice as likely to become infected with CWD than adult does, but that doesn’t mean that the buck deer harvest should … more
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Thanksgiving buck
Angela Shaver of Loch Sheldrake took this 10-pointer on November 25 in the Town of Fallsburg. The buck had a left and right beam score of 20.25in and 20.75in respectively, with a 17.25 inch outside … more
Big Buck Winner Gary Peters
Peters wins Big Buck Contest; Fedun takes home Heavy Deer
SULLIVAN COUNTY – It has been an exciting season in Sullivan County for whitetail hunting and the regular firearm season in Sullivan and Wayne Counties finally ended last weekend. And the … more
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Holiday deer hunt is on!
I and many hunters are delighted to hear that the DEC’s Holiday Deer Hunt scheduled for December 26, 2021 to January 1, 2022 in Sullivan County and other Southern Zone counties is a go. DEC … more
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Hunting this Holiday Season? Share the Snow
SULLIVAN COUNTY – Despite the Sullivan County Legislature’s vote back in October to “opt out” of the Holiday Hunt at the urging of the Federation of Sports­men’s … more
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