Recently , a mountain lion was killed by a car in Connecticut.Do you ever think the Connecticut DEP will release any inforegarding whether or not it was de-clawed or the contents of it's stomach to see what it was feeding on ? I'm not going to call it a mountain lion though cause it was too dark and too far to tell. Upstate is a perfect environment for such an animal to thrive. At that point I found this post"05-05-2011, 06:48 PM #1CrokitPosts: 158Mountain lion sightingFirst, let me state that I have all my faculties, excellent eye sight, and am not given to exaggerations. The Beacon Sloop Club holds & participates in several festivals and events each year to raise funds for the clubs activities and spread the jpy of sailing. NY 12543 Tel . Map and location information for Briggs Mountain in New York: Briggs Mountain is one of the Summits in Dutchess County, NY and can be found on the Rock City USGS topographic quad map. But the stench followed us to the entrance of the park. 150 North Hamilton Street. They took hair samples that confirmed the animal was a mountain lion but didnt alert local officials,the Albany Times Union said. Not sure we would use the same Architect!!! Sightings have been confirmed in Michagan one was killed on a Missouri or Indiana freeway. What you're describing sounds more like one of those than anything else. Today, March 2nd, 2011 just before dusk we just sighted a large jet black feline, again massive (within 25 yards, same location as last). No more! My grandparents live on that road and one day I was fishing oneida creek behind their house, there is about a mile in between the house and the creek with very thick woods. I have read the threads above. around birch tree that was being shredded.by something with claws ..i just figured it was a bear, then i started watching and found large paw prints CAT prints..I went right home and got on the cougar rescue site.They were from a Cougar.Kirkwood, New YorkWHICH IS 7 Miles from village of Windsor, off rt 17.and 2 miles to Binghamton,New York.. D.E.C. County Route 103: Dutchess . Soon after I passed the Whitney Point exit, but well before Castle Creek, I saw a dead cat on the left shoulder of the road. The hair stood up on the back of my neck! Wildlife Professional January/February Issue. Many of these photographs were copied from previous news reports or articles from western states where native populations of cougars exist. I talked to and old timer who grew up in that area and he confirmed his own sightings over the years. Advancing wildlife conservation policy issues. 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Hudson Valley Post sent the photo, seen above, to the New York State DEC and they confirmed the animal is a mountain lion. I checked for tracks but couldn't find anything other than deer tracks. " All Dutchess County Government employees are employed under the labor agreements listed above. i found a video that has questionable proof that the . Loved them all! $419,900. He could tell by the way they were barking and growling. Live music by the Amish Outlaws and a cash beer . I too dont think it is dramatically different than a brick or clapboard, wood sided stick frame. I have also attended DEC meetings for different hunting topics and the mountain lion debate has come up at every meeting and shot right down by DEC only to be told "Show us proof". We, St Louis (lived here just 2 yrs) we had a hot dry summer and fall JUST hit us very late so a dull fall. So to say they don't exist is BULL. As cats of any size are extremely elusive. or just google mountain lion, greenwich ct you can find multiple stories. Article. October 1: Oktoberfest at Putnam County Golf Course. AWARDS. The sighting on Gerdes Road is the third in the past month and very close to the most recent one, on . A Facebook user said a mountain lion was caught on camera in the west park area in the Town of Esopus on Floyd Ackert Road. It leaped across the road right in front of her. It was sitting on its haunches, leaning forward, and ears forward, looking down onto/across the highway. It Was A Mountain Lion!! I have posted these places hoping tohear from others who saw what I did. The face was rounded-a cross between a raccoon kind of face and adomestic cat. In an announcement on Thursday, July 14, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said it received a number of . However, the DEC reports there have been isolated sightings that involved cougars that are not native to New York. Then she started listing the kind of animal it could have been. In November I was driving from Syracuse to Binghamton, NY. But whenever I hear of someone in a log home with outside maintenance issues, I try to share as it can be difficult knowing what to use when your new to a log home, particularly if you werent the original owner. Give Money: Exciting Delicious Fundraisers at Hudson Valley Firehouses, Poisoned Bald Eagle Rescued in Esopus, NY, The Betty White Challenge Raises Over $13,000 for Ulster SPCA, Popular Restaurant In Esopus, New York Gets Worldwide Recognition, Roll Over Accident Results in Hazmat Response on 9W, Esopus Firefighters Rescue Dog Stranded on Hudson River Cliff, Sadly Two Ulster County Deer Confirmed Dead from Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, Tasty New Pizza Place in Esopus Fills Void on 9W for Take Out Pizza Lovers, Subscribe to the Hudson Valley Posts Newsletter. A Facebook user said a mountain lion was caught on camera in the west park area in the Town of Esopus on Floyd Ackert Road. Last year (2010) on route 17 driving south I almost hit a black bear crossing the highway near Hancock, NY. Just before the " Castle creek 1 mile " highway sign.When I screamed " holy F%^K, a mountain lion, scaring the S#$T out my buddy who was driving almost lost control at 75 mph. DSA - January 1, 2021- December 31, 2024 (.pdf) Non-Union Benefit Group - January 1, 2022 (.pdf) PBA - January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023 (.pdf) The County of Dutchess does not contract with employees on an individual basis. Why wouldn't they continue on NY, with its vast state parks and overpopulation of deer? He called DEC they came took plaster of it but refused to confirm it was a cougar. sure.But within 20 yards 2010 season i was absolutly sure this was a mountain lion or cougar. The animal I saw had beautiful think very dense or heavy fur. The head was rounded with pointed ears. We have received information from residents that there have been sightings of a mountain lion in the vicinity of Coons Crossing (in) the northern part of Halfmoon," the town of Halfmoon posted on its Facebook page. a Dutchess County resident since 2000, formerly of Brewster and Yonkers, passed . He told me then you would go to jail for killing an indangered animal, I asked how could that be if there isn't any around here . My daughter and I were burying my cat, which died after 20 years, In Fryeman Park above Studio City, Ca.As we stood up to leave, I got a very heavy stench in the air(like fifty dirty, cat litter boxes together, or a visit to the zoo). It had a long tail and was yellow. The DEC has never released cougars, despite what you may hear to the contrary. Not as much any more. I live in Rochester, N.H. Last year in 2018, I saw a (black)Mountain Lion in my back yard. She said someone probably took it forthe fur. The New York State DEC has been contacted by several concerned residents in Western New York who say a mountain lion has been on the prowl. I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. The town supervisor told the newspaper the Facebook posting was just a precaution. "We have received information from residents that there . first step (like post above) is develop your "wish list" mission statement. For years now my entire family and friends have been putting out trail cameras and have got some cool pictures and videos, coyotes, deer, bear, raccoons, foxes, hawks, crows, you name it, we have never gotten a bobcat or mountain lion. FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC NEW YORK APCH AT 516-683-2448 OR 121.8. I called her later that day. It was moving very swift and quick, something ive never seen before. . If the other poster saw the parent in May and I saw a dead adolescent one in November I bet that there is one that has set up a resident in the area. Info: (845) 463-4660, (845) 255-6436. It had a very long tail that had fur that wasstraight (not fuzzy or curly) and the tail was rope-like. In November I was driving from Syracuse toBinghamton, NY. Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term, Coops! "Hopefully, this large animal whatever it is just keeps going," he said. Any information would be appreciated. I saw a black panther in the Catskills Mts. Residents who see what they think is a mountain lion should report their sighting to the DEC at . They're a vicious critter, and will clean out a henhouse in a night. At 2,311 feet, you're standing on the highest point in Dutchess County, so you've got that going for you, too. i thought I saw a deer in the ditch, but as I went by, the figure looked back at me and it was definitely a mountain lion. Then she started listing the kind of animal it could have been. This 15-mile Empire State Trail section is an off-road paved trail, welcoming bicyclists and walkers of all abilities. I spend every free minute from 10/1 till 1/30 in the woods in all different parts of NY, southern mostly like the Catskills, Long Island and west in Chenango County. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Newburgh NY. The color scheme is on brand, and its musculature is . Mountain Lions weigh from 80-225 pounds (36-103 kg), averaging 140 (64 kg). Range (1) Ridge (6) Summits (90) Dutchess County, New York is home to 99 summits, ridges, ranges, trails and other mountain features. They can have dark fur, almost black and are a very large type of animal from the weasel family. Every bobcat, coyote, big dog, etc that is spotted; People cry "Mountain Lion" PURCHASE Deep in the heart of estate country, among the mansions, country clubs and schools of Purchase, lurks, maybe, a lone predator with an insatiable appetite for squirrels, raccoons and other small mammals. Keeping you updated with the top news stories from around the web. What I really wanted to say is my input and give everybody a link to a fisher video. She said someone probably took it for the fur. Records of Crum Elbow precinct, Dutchess County, New York, 1738-1761, together with records of Charlotte precinct, 1762-1785, records of Clinton precinct, 1786-1788, and records of the town of Clinton, 1789-1799 Family History Library. These manuals can be found online, as well as in any DMV Office, or by calling the NY State DMV Call Center at 518-486-9786. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. An absolutely beautiful animal, well muscled, excellent specimen. She said she would have someone check it out. Take your time and enjoy the meadow-like summit, with views in all directions. Cat crossed the road from the brook on right bounded across with one leap in the center and clearing the road into the left ditch. I saw one one day with a friend, it was big, large dog sized, black with a long tail. Just a few places have needed touch ups. Next to the jaguar, a cougar which is also known by common names including puma, mountain lion, catamount, and panther, is the largest North American cat, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. I have also heard the farmer story shooting ones with collars but the version I heard numerous times was different (depends on where you live what version you get). Again, no time for a camera. See all available an apartment apartments for rent at Mountainview Garden Apartments in Fishkill, NY. All of Cuomo's press conferences (that I have seen) have had everyone practicing social distancing. We weren't sure where we were exactly on Route 20 until we reached the sign for Cherry Valley about a half mile or less from where we saw the animal. Car Show. Further, women were more likely to perceive risks associated with mountain lions compared to men. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance supervises support programs for families and individuals. Length varies from 5-9 feet (150-275 cm); this measurement includes the 26-32 inch (66-82 cm) tail. The color was very close to the red you would see on a domestic red cat-solid color not spotted and not merely tan with redish tint-clearly orange red. . Break it down into "bite sized" pieces and once you solve a problem move to the next one. Local obituaries for the Poughkeepsie, New York area. I have also heard that mountain lions were released in the mountains around here by DEC, in very limited numbers, for deer population control. Your photos may be featured in an upcoming story! This can get everyone on the same page and provide a realistic idea about what risks there might be and what precautions to take as well as how likely it is to happen and what you can expect., Header Image: All photos below have been circulating amongst the internet with FALSE claim they are from New York. !! Maybe a mountain lion? This compare this post to mine a few posts above:" Posted by Mark (orthoboy2@hotmail.com) on Mon, Nov 5, 07 at 17:5599.9% sure I saw a mountain lion while hunting near Marathon NY on Sun. 845-486-3913. Dutchess County Tourism Calendar of Events - things to do in Dutchess, check back often as the calendar updates frequently. Or a tail so long and distinct!! Looking for events or weekend things to do in New York Hudson Valley area? Today, while traveling south on Interstate 81, between Syracuse and Binghamton, I saw a Mountain Lion / Cougar/Panther, pick your noun. It was only after I looked at pictures of all kinds of animals that I started to read about Mountain lions in NY. In an announcement on Thursday, July 14, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said it received a number of calls to investigate after a trail camera in Western New York . The sale was on the agenda for the Orange County Legislature's Rules Committee on Wednesday. Note I'd expect nothing foundbut It's the water source below where I saw it cross Struble just above Rosewood. He told me that DEC released breeding pairs of "big cats" in almost every county of NY to help control the deer population (which has exploded and insurance companies are NOT happy) but that this info was kept very secret due to probable public outcry. 60 Market Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: (845) 486-3250 Days Open: Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. I was late too. Another bogus lion sighting report. lots of na sayers out there but they are here. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. A slightly more humble structure is the Stone Ridge Library, also on Route 209, which is situated in a stone building from 1798 that originally served as a home; now, it's a living link to Stone . We also dont know if theyre native, formerly captive animals, or if there is anything there at all.. We offer a wide array of junk removal services to best help you reclaim your space from old junk. by A research expert later said the animal in the video is not a mountain lion. So tell me, if one can come through NY, why wouldn't there be others that have done the same and stayed after finding plenty of food and a nice cozy home? Less than five years ago, a large muscled cat with striking eyes rimmed with black and a tail as long as almost half its over four-foot long body, was hit by a car in a residential area of Greenwich, Conn. DNA analysis of the mountain lion's ( Puma . 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Press-Republican. What do you think? New York State Department of Transportation coordinates operation of transportation facilities and services including highway, bridges, railroad, mass transit, port, waterway and aviation facilities . As I rode toward them they walked slowly into the tall grass off the road. I first thought it was a black bear, until it turned around and ran in the woods. 193 Stormville Mountain Road, Stormville, NY 12582. It was sitting on it's haunches, leaning forward, ears forward, looking down onto/across the highway. I posted a description of what I had seen on Topix in the hope someone else had seen it and could let me know what it was. Attend our 30th annual conference November 5-9, 2023 in Louisvlle, Kentucky. I totally believe you have seen or heard Mountain Lions PA gas them too but some of the experiences are Bigfoot. Other nearby . Knife-wielding suspect shot by officers in Dutchess County. Location. I don't care what the dnr says I'm not crazy. Has anyone seen a mountain lion in upstate ny? Definitely FisherCats here near Binghamton. Anyone know of any other recent reported sightings in that area? There are two animals that occasionally are reported in Dutchess county. Rumors abound that around 2001, the DEC released eleven mountain lions in Albany County. In about ten minutes, you'll stroll out into what must be one of the nicest viewpoints in the Hudson Valley, or anywhere else. The version I heard was that a farmer shot one in his field with a radio collar on and within minutes the DEC was at knocking at his door and confiscated it before he could show anybody. These people are morons. Then in February 2020, a Facebook user said a mountain lion was caught on camera in the west park area in the Town of Esopus on Floyd Ackert Road. Route 9W is currently closed between Cornwall and Highlands due to multiple accidents on Storm Kinh Mountain. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. According to the DEC, mountain lions aren't typically seen in New York but there have been a few isolated sightings. Is an Abandoned Hudson Valley Building Getting Destroyed? !We live in Sodus NY between Rochester and Syracuse. So, I think it was probably young-although the pictures of the young mountainlions suggest that they are not solid in color. DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY (WRGB) The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office reports the investigation into a drowning which occurred in a body of water on the Taconic State Park in the Town of North East at approximately 2:50 pm on Saturday. Apparently someone picked it up, probably for its fur, because it was gone soon thereafter. This page is available in other languages. An Upstate New York town is using social media to warn its residents about reports of what some are calling a mountain lion in the area. Sie knnen nicht notwendige Cookies ber Einstellungen verwalten ablehnen. Goshen. Any information would be appreciated. programoffice@dutchessny.gov. We got a great left side view and profile. Much like the earth quakes there, there was a time that it just was not really talked about in an informative manner. I was moving too fast and, once I had processed what I saw, I had gone too far to see it. I absolutely believe black panthers are in Allegany and Steuben NY I grew up on Webb's crossing in Hornell where a previous poster commented. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. A friend told me recently that a mountain lion was captured on a 'wildlife camera' in Kingston. This is not true. I told my friend who spends most of the hunting season in the woods the story and he said for sure they were mountain lions, and that the mother was most likely near by or in a tree above. There are many images of mountain lions circulating on the internet with false claim they were taken in New York. Share your pictures of fall foliage and decor in the Comments. Less than five years ago, a large muscled cat with striking eyes rimmed with black and a tail as long as almost half its over four-foot long body, was hit by a car in a residential area of Greenwich, Conn. DNA analysis of the mountain lions (Puma concolor) scat revealed that the animal had traveled 1,800 miles in the last seven years to areas such as Minnesota, Wisconsin and, surprisingly, the Adirondacks in New York, where not much is known about the mountain lion population. Another sighting involved a wild cougar that traveled from South Dakota to New York. I'll be going out tomorrow morning to try and find tracks in the frozen snow. Wildlife experts were able to find tracks and scat from this lion. Come on. She said she was so curious about it that she went herself duringher lunch hour but by then it was gone. We are proud to serve New City, Palisades, West Nyack, Highland Mills, Tappan, Thiells, Blauvelt, Circleville, Tomkins Cove, Orangeburg, and cities throughout the Lower Hudson Valley. The animal was camel colored. When he posted the video to his Facebook account . (I add this because I have no vested interested in proving that they do or do not exist) I did not know they ever existed in NY. Not the color I thought a mountain lion to be. I know exactly where I saw the dead animal so a wildlife person or ranger could easily investigate. Reports are not categorized, except by the calendar year," Lori Severino of the DEC told Hudson Valley Post. !! Just saying but some of you encountered Bigfoot. Covid-19 Information. There are mountain lions, lynx, bobcat, wolf, coyote, coy dogs, black bear, moose, red and gray fox plus many other animals in the area that are seen regularly. I walked back to the road, maybe 15' I got back on my 4wheeler and another one about 200' down the road came out of the brush and ran down the road 100' more. @dreambee, it is a big process but worth it in the end if you work with the right "team". CarCruiseFinder.com has complete event listings for NY Hudson Valley car shows, NY Hudson Valley car cruises and NY Hudson Valley car related things to do in Poughkeepsie NY and throughout the . Dutchess County Mountain Bike, E-Bike, Horse, Hike, Trail Running, Dirtbike/Moto, ATV/ORV/OHV, Nordic Ski trails, New York. I knew it had to be a mountain lion. Enjoy food, fun and music down by the lovely Hudson Riverside. At that point I found this post"05-05-2011, 06:48 PM #1CrochetPosts: 158Mountain lion sightingFirst, let me state that I have all my faculties, excellent eye sight, and am not given to exaggerations. Home Values By City. Placing a can or bucket over the tracks may help preserve them until they can be examined by DEC wildlife staff. Mountain Lions in New York. Ride along with a Houzz contributing photographer to see gorgeous autumn eye candy from New York to New Hampshire, Not kicking up your heels anticipating rushes of spring color and garden catalogs? Photos and videos submitted from people reporting a sighting are typically house cats, coyotes, or bobcats. A $29 ticket buys you an all-you-can-eat buffet of bangers, knotwurst and kielbasa plus BBQ. We looked above and around never seeing it. Milan, Last year at this time in May 2010 my neighbor spotted a large cat that looked like a mountain lion in his front yard, at around 3am. After all we are the reason that they were "driven" out of the area in the first place, why wouldn't they be hiding from us? It was about 30-40 feet above the highway. TX entries, so different and in its own way lovely. Dutchess County. I went into the house called my dad on the phone(and said Dad there is a monster in the backyard). My home is tongue and grove and it was drafty. The only other thing it could have possibly been (other than a live mountain lion/cougar/panther) is a full body mount of a mountain lion/cougar/panther and someone pulling a prank. 6 Animals we Never Want to Run Into. The site has recently been appraised at $1,270,000. And now, a mountain lion was killed in Connecticut in a road accident. Not afraid of dogs, coyotes, or much else, either. Dec told Hudson Valley area first Full Term, Coops Orange County Legislature mountain lion dutchess county ny # ;! 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