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Nathan Barber’s turkey was an all-time contest record, scoring a 69.3 and taking first place.
Ten Toms taken during SCLB's Youth Turkey Hunt Contest
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 … more
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Braedan Clarke led the Claws with 496 points at Walnut Mountain on Sunday.
Catskill Claws race through Walnut Mountain
LIBERTY — The Catskill Claws competed in the New York Interscholastic Cycling League’s first competition of the season on April 21 at Walnut Mountain in Liberty. The course features … more
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46th writing anniversary!
This April will be my 46th consecutive year of writing the Sportsman Outdoors column for the Democrat newspaper. Back in 1978 I called Freddy Stabbert’s father and said to him that I would … more
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Youth Turkey Hunt Contest this weekend
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. … more
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Agnes Van Put, 107 years young, prepares to ladle out her famous homemade soups (split pea with ham and chicken meat ball with rice) at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center’s Gift shop.
Trout season opening weekend a great success!
Despite the return of winter this past week, with snow, sleet, rain, gusty winds and even an earthquake (!) trout fishers were out in good numbers and all were enthusiastic to open the season. … more
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The 63rd Annual Two Headed Trout Dinner featured a sold out dining room at the Rockland House.
Anglers gather for 63rd annual Two-Headed Trout Dinner
ROSCOE — The fishing community gathered in Trout Town USA to celebrate the opening weekend of fishing season. Awards, music, raffles, a presentation and plenty of fish jokes punctuated a great … more
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District Fish Stocking program
SULLIVAN COUNTY — The Sullivan County Soil & Water Conservation District is having their Spring Fish Stocking Program. If you are interested in stocking your pond with bass, minnows, … more
Robert Shaw III had a successful opening day of fishing season, reeling in three trout at the Junction Pool. Shaw, and his father Robert Shaw Jr., traveled to Roscoe from Highland, as they do every year, to celebrate the start of the season.
Opening day success
Robert Shaw III had a successful opening day of fishing season, reeling in three trout at the Junction Pool. Shaw, and his father Robert Shaw Jr., traveled to Roscoe from Highland, as they do every … more
Robert Shaw Jr and Robert Shaw III check out their first trout of the season.
First Cast marks the unofficial start of fishing season
ROSCOE — After a relatively mild winter, fishing season is back in full swing after Monday morning’s First Cast at Junction Pool sparked the unofficial start to the season. In years … more
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Spring 2024 Trout Stocking summary
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has scheduled fishing stocking beginning the first week of April and running through the first week in June. In total, nearly … more
Sullivan 180 Healthiest Fire Department Challenge
We are officially through two months of challenges in this year’s Healthiest Fire Department Challenge. Monticello is holding onto first place for the second week in a row with 79 points, … more
SULLIVAN COUNTY — After new legislation from Governor Kathy Hochul’s office banned certain hunting contests, the Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County hosted their final coyote hunting contest before the new law goes into effect in November. Over the weekend of February 2-4, 115 coyotes were taken and entered in the contest. The first place winner, Lucas Price, harvested a coyote that weighed 52.90 pounds. The entry was good for the largest on Friday of the 34 that were entered, as well as the overall winner out of the 115. The second place finisher, a 52.65 pound coyote taken by Greg Reed, was also entered on Friday. Curtis Smida’s 48.40 pound coyote was good for third place and was the largest entry on Saturday. Sunday’s largest entry was John Hilton’s 46.30 pound coyote. Adrianna Kautz was the Youth Winner and Jordan Hollenbeck was the Female Winner. Of the 450 registered hunters for the weekend, 350 attended the banquet celebrating another successful contest.
450 register for final coyote contest
SULLIVAN COUNTY — After new legislation from Governor Kathy Hochul’s office banned certain hunting contests, the Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County hosted their … more
Great American Outdoor Show!
The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) annual Great American Outdoor Show will be held on February 3-11, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, PA. The show … more
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Outdoor activities are rising!
Many believe that the Covid-19 virus inspired people not to congregate with large groups of people in fear of catching the virus. Many went to their fishing rods, hunting firearms and binoculars for … more
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Polar Plunge in White Lake
Firefighters throughout Sullivan County are getting out and getting active despite the weather to kick off Sullivan 180’s 2024 Healthiest Fire Department Challenge. Over the weekend, … more
Grahamsville Rod and Gun club initiates three new members
GRAHAMSVILLE — The Grahamsvilly Rod and Gun Club celebrated their January, 2024 Meeting by initiating three new members at an active dinner meeting at the Grahamsville First Aid Building on … more
The Winners of the 2023 Sullivan County Democrat Two Man Better Ball Golf Tournament. From the left are Villa Roma Golf Pro Matt Kleiner, winners Michael Scuderi and Michael Decker, Tournament Sponsor Fred Stabbert III and second place fi nishers Mike Cardo and Blake Kilcoin.
2023 Year in Review
SULLIVAN COUNTY — From start to finish, 2023 was a year to remember for sports across the county. From Sectional appearances and State Championships to a new winning team at the Sullivan County … more
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George Popet of Westbrookville took an 8-pointer on December 4. The buck weighed 128 pounds and scored a 66 with left and right beams measuring 19.75 and an outside spread of 18.5.
Duarte, Dean win Big Buck Contests
SULLIVAN AND WAYNE COUNTY, PA. – It was a battle right down to the finish, but Steven Duarte of Liberty was able to hang on by 1/2 an inch to win the 50th Annual Sullivan County Democrat Big … more
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Front row from left, Pearl Gain, Shelby (meat manager), Diane Babich, Linda Erts, Les Kristt, Pete Carmeci, Randy Peers, LeJon Viningre and Larry Whipple. Back row from left, Greg Feeney, Butch Kortright, Evan Irwin (manager) and John Snowberger.
Sullivan County Long Beards host annual Turkey Care program
LIVINGSTON MANOR — The Sullivan County Long Beards (SCLB) annual Thanksgiving turkey give away took place on Friday, November 17 at 11 a.m. at Peck’s Market in Livingston Manor.   … more
In 2017, I got a bear and 9-point buck on opening day that year. A DEC officer said it was first time that’s happened in NY that he knew of.
50 Opening Days
As I hit a landmark day, my 50th Opening Day hunting, I look back at all of the changes wrought over the years.   I first was involved with hunting at 6 years old, when I would hunt with my … more
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P.A. women fly fishers!
The United States won the bronze medal at the recent second Ladies World Fly Fishing Championship in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. Tess Weigand of Coburn, Pa and Ashley Wilmont of State … more
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The Monticello Trap Team wrapped up their fall season in October.
Monticello Trap team wraps up Fall season
MONTICELLO — The Monticello High School Trap team ended their fall season at the beginning of November, and Coach Jay Mendels sent out a news release highlighting some of the team’s … more
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Spencer Gonzalez of Forestburgh started Gonzo’s Game Recovery with his dog, Dixie, three years ago.
Gonzo’s Game Recovery tracks wounded game
FORESTBURGH — Spencer Gonzalez of Forestburgh has been hunting for 20 years. Three years ago, that love for hunting turned into a side business. After he and his wife adopted their dog, Dixie, … more
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Bear hunting seasons!
If you hunt black bears, maybe for years without harvesting one, now is not the time to give up hope. It’s true the odds of tagging a bear can seem long. Only somewhere between 1.5% and 2.5% of … more
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Sportsmen packed the Rockland House for their annual dinner.
Sportsman of the Year dinner celebrates FOSCOSC 2023 success
ROSCOE — Every year around October, sportsmen from around Sullivan County gather at the Rockland House for the Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County (FOSCOSC) annual dinner. … more
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