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Sullivan County Long Beards present 2023 scholarship award
The Sullivan County Long Beards, NYS Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Foundation, is proud to announce our 2023 Scholarship Winner. Applicants for the scholarship had to be members of the NWTF and … more
Cast practice
Aspiring anglers visit the Roscoe athletic field near junction pool to practice their fly casting before heading to the river.   more
The Wulff Gallery was packed full of moviegoers ahead of the F3T screening.
Fly Fishing Film Tour hits CFFCM
LIVINGSTON MANOR – The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM) hosted the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T), a collection of ten short films presented by Costa, Simms and Yeti. The films … more
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Archery in schools program!
New York’s National Archery in Schools Program recently held its 15th annual state archery tournament at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. 635 students from 35 schools from across the … more
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Members of the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild met at the CFFCM’s Wulff Gallery on Saturday morning, April 15, for the first in-person meeting of the year and enjoyed tying flies.
Low flows but full weekend for fly-fishers
Last week’s unseasonable 80+ degree weather was an unexpected taste of mid-summer, but thankfully should revert to more spring-like moderate temperatures this week. Stream levels are low … more
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Ed Van Put accepts first ever “Joan Wulff Award for Fly Fishing Excellence” at 62nd Annual Two Headed Trout Dinner. From left to right, Richard Schager, Ed Van Put and Ramsay Adams.
Roscoe celebrates 62nd Annual Two Headed Trout Dinner
To kick off the 2023 trout season this past weekend, the Roscoe Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Two Headed Trout Weekend which featured events and promos from local businesses. The headliner … more
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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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Send a kid fly-fishing this summer
HANCOCK — FUDR hosts the Catskill’s premier fly-fishing camp for kids ages 12-17. These 1 week sessions are perfect for beginners to learn how to fly-fish and those with experience. There … more
Let the race begin! Runners from all corners of the region flocked to Rock Hill to celebrate the 20th Anniversary and final Celebrate Life Half Marathon and Lucia Rein Two-Person Relay to push their limits and reach for the finish line.
'End of an era'
ROCK HILL—After 20 years, the Celebrate Life Half Marathon and Lucia Rein Two People Relay said goodbye. “It’s time,” said Myriam Loor, the founder and race director of the … more
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PA's bear report!
The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced the finalized 2022 statewide bear harvest. 3,170 were taken, it was down from 2021 when 3,621 were taken, but still enough to rank the bear harvest as the … more
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From left to right, Austin Halchak holding his second-place perch, Caleb Todd with his winning pickerel and Mike Lauri with a fine crappie.
Hurleyville Fire Department hosts 35th ice fishing contest
HURLEYVILLE – Nearly 200 anglers geared up and headed out onto the ice on Saturday to participate in the 35th Annual Hurleyville Fire Department and Town of Fallsburg Youth Commission Ice … more
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Hurleyville 35th annual ice fishing contest February 11
HURLEYVILLE – The Hurleyville Fire Department, in cooperation with the Town of Fallsburg, will be holding their 35th annual ice fishing contest on Saturday, February 11. The contest runs … more
NY Conservation Council needs money!
The New York State Conservation Council, that lobbies for legislation and policies that benefits hunting, fishing and trapping opportunities in NYS, is asking for financial support. President of … more
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Guns allowed in houses of worship!
The United States District Court for the Western District of New York issued a preliminary injunction against the state of New York, stopping the state’s prohibition on firearms at houses of … 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
From the first cast of the season until the last, the fishing in Sullivan County draws people from all over the world. With DEC Free Fishing Days, it is easy to get out and see why so many anglers love these waters.
Free fishing Friday
Although the season is drawing to a close, and the temperatures are slowly settling into the frosty winter cold, today is the sixth and final Free Fishing Day of the year. It was selected to coincide … more
Report wolf sightings!
The NY Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) said genetic testing confirmed that a canid taken by a hunter in Otsego County, NY in 2021 was a wolf. DEC also said that just a few wolves and … more
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Venison Donation Coalition needs money!
Since 1999, the Venison Donation Coalition has distributed venison to help feed needy families across New York State. The Coalition will continue that mission in the future, but due to financial … more
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Arianna Kautz and her Dad pose with the first place winning buck that she harvested.
Arianna Kautz takes first place in JAKES contest
SULLIVAN COUNTY – Over the course of Colombus Day Weekend, young hunters and their guides took to the woods to attempt to bring home a nice buck. The Sullivan County Long Beards (SCLBs) JAKES … more
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