Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Last year (2010) on route 17 driving south I almost hit a black bear crossing the highway near Hancock, NY. I will still check the area here for kicks.. and i will report back. Started to comment on the great photography of the Cent. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I will never forget what i saw and yes people dismiss it for proof. Touch for map. 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. Weather related school closings and delays are listed due to snowstorms, blizzard conditions, winter storms, freezing rain, and generally bad weather or other emergency conditions. I was just reading the start of this thread and read the one from Marathon. Looking for events or weekend things to do in New York Hudson Valley area? over 40 years ago while returning for a annual hunting trip. We got a great left side view and profile. It had a very long tail that had fur that wasstraight (not fuzzy or curly) and the tail was rope-like. I love it. After the first year we moved in I found a company that makes fantastic products for log homes. New York State officials shared the results of an investigation prompted by reports that a mountain lion was caught on a trail camera in the region. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. All of Cuomo's press conferences (that I have seen) have had everyone practicing social distancing. 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. Anyone know of any other recent reported sightings in that area? We never see faces. Range (1) Ridge (6) Summits (90) Dutchess County, New York is home to 99 summits, ridges, ranges, trails and other mountain features. The mountain is within New York's Adirondack Park.. Lyon Mountain Mountain Fire Observation Station, built in 1917, still stands atop the mountain, and can be accessed by . Hunting season 2010 I persoonally ecountered a mountain lion or cougar in Camden N.Y.Thought i had seen this cat in the 2009 season but wasnt 100pct. Stissing Mountain Rd. It was only after I looked at pictures of all kinds of animals that I started to read about Mountain lions in NY. Dutchess County Department of Social Services. Not the color I thought a mountain lion to be. (Plattsburgh, N.Y.) 1966-current, July 17, 1994, Page 15, Image 15, brought to you by Northern NY Library Network, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. I have seen a bobcat up close and personal, it actually stalked me so quietly I didn't even know. The hair stood up on the back of my neck! They're a vicious critter, and will clean out a henhouse in a night. If you check out this link http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/hc-milford-car-vs-mountain-lion-0612-20110611,0,2357918.story. It looked like it had a body like a mountain lion, a long tail with long fur-not bushy and a face that was rounder like a lynx.Its color was pretty uniformly red-not mixed or strips or anything like that. Listing by: Jonelle Real Estate. He had some injuries deep gnashing but nothing life threatening. They Live! Covid-19 Information. October 1: Oktoberfest at Putnam County Golf Course. Not afraid of dogs, coyotes, or much else, either. Red Hook & Up To 8-Foot Long, 160-Pound Mountain Lion On The Loose In Greenwich, Conn. June 9, 2011 / 11:45 PM / CBS New York. The sighting on Gerdes Road is the third in the past month and very close to the most recent one, on . Another sighting involved a wild cougar that traveled through New York as it trekked nearly 1,800 miles east from its native population in South Dakota. A mountain lion in the western U.S. stands on a rock. We did not have time to grab a camera. Maybe there is an adolescentperiod when the body becomes solid color and the face is still round? When taking photographs of tracks, please include an object of known size, such as a quarter or ruler, next to the track. (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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Officials shared photos from the investigation and reported that the animal was noticeably smaller than a mountain lion, and it was actually a cat. This was early 1983 or 84. He spent some time out West where they're more common and had seen many of them there; no mistaking it, from his point of view. Newburgh NY. Said: Hoped that as it was start of Deer Season someone might spot it too. She said she would have someone check it out. In Florida, where some 80 to 100 panthers are thought to live, seven this year have been hit and killed by vehicles. The big cat sighting is the third in the past month in New Canaan, and close to the previous one, Aug. 8, on White Oak Shade Lane.. There are many images of mountain lions circulating on the internet with false claim they were taken in New York. Then she started listing the kind of animal it could have been. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. DEC staff will only investigate reports where physical evidence of tracks, scat or hair exist; or when a captive animal has been reported or escaped, the DEC said. If you believe you have seen a cougar, check for tracks, scat or other signs that may have been left by the animal and take photographs of these signs. Not a cougar or a bob cat. The town supervisor told the newspaper the Facebook posting was just a precaution. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. If you did not see it but is familiar with the wild life around there, any ideas? Previous Events. 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. Winters used to be very tough. !! 145 trails with 87 photos In 1969 I went to a summer camp in Mountaindale, NY. I purchased a product from a company called Perma Chink. Phenology Data and Tools for Wildlife Conservation and Management, Removing beaver dams to protect massive brook trout, Featured in This Poughkeepsie Homes for Sale- When it got closer I realized it was not a dog. So after reading all the above posts I see no need to call the DEC to report the incident. I wish he was still with us to finally see others are now confirming what he had said for yrs. Marker is in this post office area: Pawling NY 12564, United States of America. As we neared closer to it we could see that it wasn't a Dog, Deer the body was low and long. Free. Location Near 19 Sodom Lane North Brewster, NY 10509. Now, I know nothing about wild animals but wassurprised by the animals she listed because they were the sort of animal Iassumed existed only in places like Africa (I've got the suburban NY-view ofthe world) or the zoo. It was moving very swift and quick, something ive never seen before. Hudson Valley Post sent the photo, seen above, to the New York State DEC and they confirmed the animal is a mountain lion. Route 9W is currently closed between Cornwall and Highlands due to multiple accidents on Storm Kinh Mountain. New York State officials shared the results of an investigation prompted by reports that a mountain lion was caught on a trail camera in the region. Nothing I have ever heard before or since compared to the screaming I heard in the middle of the night. Length varies from 5-9 feet (150-275 cm); this measurement includes the 26-32 inch (66-82 cm) tail. -Sweet and round. 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. As I rode toward them they walked slowly into the tall grass off the road. 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. 150 North Hamilton Street. Today, while traveling south on Interstate 81, between Syracuse and Binghamton, I saw a Mountain Lion / Cougar/Panther, pick your noun. from that area?". I too dont think it is dramatically different than a brick or clapboard, wood sided stick frame. Or something else? Zillow has 1075 homes for sale in Dutchess County NY. What do you think? Image Credit: Julie Larson Maher Wildlife Conservation Society, Mulligan envisions a wildlife profession that validates our identities and backgrounds, When reptiles are lost on islands, so are their ecosystem services, Wildlife Services worked to remove beaver dams to improve habitats for massive coaster brook trout. One day some of the counselors reported that a townie claimed that he had seen a mountain lion locally. One afternoon in between a couple of large fields i followed two sets of prints (both were quite recent and very clearly mountain lion) along a somewhat muddy two track for at least 30 feet. Yikes!!! I first thought it was a black bear, until it turned around and ran in the woods. This was a huge red cat. I don't think people have ever stopped claiming to see them. Residents who see what they think is a mountain lion should report their sighting to the DEC at . I lived in Southern California for 12 years. We then both realized that it was a Mountain Lion and declared it out loud at the same time. Years ago I saw what I believed then, and still do, to be a cougar, but nothing like that in years. I posted a description of what I had seen on Topic in the hope someone else had seen it and could let me know what it was. I have read about 3/4 of the posts today and still reading. I had no idea there was any controversy about whether they exist or not. They have been absent from this state since the late 1800s; however, there have been a few isolated sightings. New York State officials released in-depth details about an impressive investigation following reports of a mountain lion in New York. Thanks for the great 'Tour' everyone! She said someone probably took it forthe fur. Goshen. Keeping you updated with the top news stories from around the web. 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. They may be (or have been) rare, but my friend and I 100 percent saw a black panther in Windsor, NY in the early eighties. We were going around a curve in the road when i saw a camel/dark tan colored big cat next to the road looking to cross. If Turnpike Rd. 1 dead after school bus crashes into police patrol car in NY. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on Trulia. That was supposedly followed up in either 2007 or 2008 with additional mountain lions, accompanied by wolves. Hyde Park, So to say they don't exist is BULL. 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. Poughkeepsie. It was obviously dead but its face and bodywere intact. 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. 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. I hunt deer mostly then coyotes, turkeys and small game on occassions. Also, below is a link to a youtube video, owned by me, that was taken on my trail camera of a large fisher around Feb of last year. Share your pictures of fall foliage and decor in the Comments. I saw it at around 10:40am Tuesday morning. 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. 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. I was sure someone was being killed. 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? This is directly on the NYS DEC website. I knew it had to be a mountain lion. Book a free, on-site estimate today on any one of our services. NEW - 1 DAY AGO AUCTION 0.34 ACRES. View 213 Stissing Mountain Road, Pine Plains, NY 12567 property records including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. On the other hand, reports of mountain lion sightings persist throughout the state and the eastern Rensselaer County region. I was sitting on the ground and looking in every direction deer hunting, and within minutes, I turned around to look behind me again and it was literally 4-5 feet from me in a stalking position and it jumped and took off faster than I ever seen an animal run. Now, I know nothing about wild animals but was surprised by the animals she listed because they were the sort of animal I assumed existed only in places like africa (I've got the suburban NY-view of the world) or the zoo. Further south in Dutchess County, spotters in Hopewell Junction predict near-peak to peak foliage this weekend, with more than 50 percent leaf change and bright red, yellow and orange leaves . Apparently someone picked it up, probably for its fur, because it was gone soon thereafter. Amazing and beautiful. Knife-wielding suspect shot by officers in Dutchess County. Mountain Lions in New York. There are two animals that occasionally are reported in Dutchess county. My first thought was that I saw three black feral cats. I have read the threads above. I was traveling at 65mph and by the time I had processed what I saw it was too late to easily pull over. I saw it at around 10:40am Tuesday morning. Another bogus lion sighting report. (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. You can take look at these false images below, which are provided for public awareness only. We are new residents in the Catskills, living on the southern foothills of Mombaccus and High Point - Tabasco, NY to be exact. Dutchess County has an extensive selection of farms. Rumors abound that around 2001, the DEC released eleven mountain lions in Albany County. 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. Other nearby . No more! Both cats had the same qualities: sleek movers, slick coats, concave arch in their back, huge shoulder blades sticking up, long tail barely grazing the ground. A mountain lion at the Wild Animal Park in Chittenango, N.Y. Michael Greenlar | mgreenlar@syracue.com SYRSYR. The DEC has never released cougars, despite what you may hear to the contrary. Sorry, my message got cut off. I had a mountain lion cross the road while driving from hunting camp, location was on pole road, next to fir brook and blue hill near willowemac. I keep doing google searches looking for evidence that others saw what I did on the side of the road that day. The Wildlife Society news, events, and happenings covered here. Bear Mountain-Beacon Hwy, Route 9D Scenic Byway: Putnam: 8.08 miles: Bear Mountain Bridge: Rockland, Westchester . We looked above and around never seeing it. Please do not re-circulate these images. In November I was driving from Syracuse toBinghamton, NY. Wildlife Professional January/February Issue. The official word is that mountain lions were declared extinct in Connecticut back in the late 1800s but sightings have become much more prevalent. Two days later there was a sighting of a mountain lion watching the children in a school yard, below from the same section.I believe the sightings! It was defiantly a young one because of the size. . He also noted the catlike gate of the animal. The sale was on the agenda for the Orange County Legislature's Rules Committee on Wednesday. sure.But within 20 yards 2010 season i was absolutly sure this was a mountain lion or cougar. Our properties back up to the Hamlin Marsh in the Town of Clay NY. $419,900. Mountain lions, or Eastern cougars, have been absent from this state since the late 1800s, according to the DEC, There have been isolated sightings, however they are often either escaped captivity from licensed facilities or animals that trekked thousands of miles from other states, the agency said on its website. It looked like it had a body like a mountain lion, a long tail with long fur-not bushy and a face that was rounder like a lynx. a few houzz links in tag# format (sorted by tag#). He heard a huge ruckus of the dogs barking suddenly the one female screamed in pain and came running to him but the male took off after something and didn't return home till the next morning. 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. Hello. In fact, I would have been quite surprised to hear that they existed in this country at all..anywhere. Where do I get my dream home, do I build it? The busiest season is Apple-picking Season. Living in Westchester just 8 miles from the I have seen numerous foxes and coyotes. Reports Of Mountain Lion Sighting Prompt NY DEC Investigation. 41 33.473 N, 73 33.837 W. Marker is in Pawling, New York, in Dutchess County. . Halfmoon is located in the southern part of Saratoga County. Accessibility Tools. I was 16 yo. 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? It had a long tail and was yellow. 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 . Or a tail so long and distinct!! As part of their study, the team administered questionnaires in person to Adirondack residents and individuals visiting the area in the summer of 2013 and also conducting telephone surveys to New York State residents in winter 2014. Kittle, Cathy (DEC) And indeed, when looking at this still shot from a trail cam, this feline does appear to have mountain lion-esque characteristics. My fish don't grow bigger, stories don't change, I couldn't make up better, So: That's it. An absolutely beautiful animal, well muscled, excellent specimen. A $29 ticket buys you an all-you-can-eat buffet of bangers, knotwurst and kielbasa plus BBQ. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Maybe a mountain lion? Sign in with Facebook 2,069 Results. Homes for Sale. Just a few places have needed touch ups. I will walk Patterson Creek (Fk it) Tomorrow & I'll post pics. I have posted these places hoping tohear from others who saw what I did. Dana Kobilinsky. 2ba. "People are saying, literally, they saw a lion," Tollisen told the newspaper, adding that another resident became alarmed after finding large paw prints. A few years ago me and my buddy were taking a late night drive in Lenox, Ny (it is in between Oneida ny and Canatosta Ny). It was on the left lying an its side, obviously dead and huge. 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? I'll look for tracks in area's near this weekend & report back.. Did not report back, Did not have a chance to canvas the area North between Struble Rd. On Cooley road next to Fir Brook, Long Pond/ Blue Hill area. Lyon Mountain is a 3,820 ft (1,160 m) mountain located in Clinton County, New York, the county's high point.It is named for Nathaniel Lyon, an early settler of the area who moved from Vermont in 1803 and died circa 1850. Not sure we would use the same Architect!!! 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. 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. Beautiful thing, but surprising! We stared looking intently trying to identify the animal. I was late too. Some of these rumors claim that Officer 'Jones' participated in the release, or that people have actually seen cougars with ear tags or neck collars, so they must have been released by the state. What I saw was clearly most similar to a mountain lion.But, the face was round and did not have the long muzzle that the picturesshow. A few months later, in October 2019, Cici Marie LaPierre posted a video on Facebook of an animal walking on Main Street, near the NAPA Auto Parts, in Saranac Lake. Break it down into "bite sized" pieces and once you solve a problem move to the next one. In June 2019, the Town of Halfmoon warned residents that other residents reported "sightings of a mountain lion." While DEC receives several reports of cougar sightings each year, it is mostly cases of mistaken identity of other animals. 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. For reference, last 30 seconds of this video depict what we just saw 2 hours ago.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUhGnInNRXo. 992 Homes For Sale in Dutchess County, NY. Today, March 2nd, 2011 just before dusk we just sighted a large jet black feline, again massive (within 25 yards, same location as last). It became a huge news story down here. Ok, you want proof, here's proof. However, fewer people were interested in reintroduction efforts. First off there was multiple sightings of this animal in the same area on the same day. 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. Test Pic upload. 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 . It was 40-50 pounds, catlike round face, round tail that swept up at the end, very smooth fur, and very muscular. He noted the animal had a large rounded head with rounded ears and was bigger than a large dog. Several respondents felt they had seen a mountain lion in the past, however fewer people reported their sightings to the New York DEC, and if they did, some seemed to feel as if they werent taken seriously. I got off my 4wheeler and walked in after them. Location. In the late 60's a friend's pony was found dead in the blood stained snow on West Hill in Camillus, NY. Mount Beacon is without a doubt the most popular hike in all of Dutchess County. 4bd. Anyways what finally brought me to post was the fact that there recently was a Mountain Lion in NY. I was working in Bradford county PA close to the NY state border cutting lines (paths). Sunday August, 15th 2021 around 2:30 PM, driving East on Route 20 in our RV my Wife and I saw a brownish color animal crossing northward on the road ahead of us. Anyway, I love the forum and will continue reading now till I read them all. One night his dogs treed something but it defiantly wasn't a coon. by Tracks are typically domestic dog or coyote or unidentifiable. I saw a black panther in the Catskills Mts. It was thin and the fur on it was not fuzzy but short. I know other residents in the Windsor area who saw them and have video (I wish they'd share it online somewhere). 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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. It was sitting on its haunches, leaning forward, and ears forward, looking down onto/across the highway. Maybrook resident Drew Kohol shot a video of what he thinks is a mountain lion. 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 . "We have received information from residents that there . 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. Mountain lions or cougars (Felis concolor) are large cats that, according to the Sierra club, can be up to 200 lbs and 6 to 8 feet long. I was moving too fast and, once I had processed what I saw, I had gone too far to see it. Another resident reported large paw prints. Your photos may be featured in an upcoming story! A friend told me recently that a mountain lion was captured on a 'wildlife camera' in Kingston. When I first saw it sneaking along a field edge thats what I thought it was, a lab. 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. . 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. My dad was an avid hunter an spent many days and nights in the woods back in the 70 an 80's. This rail-trail section begins at a parking area in Pawling, at the intersection of Route 292 and Holmes Rd. October 30, 2015 by Dana Kobilinsky. Because the order is to wear a mask or face covering when you are unable to practice social distancing. 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