Covid-19 Information. 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. 7. We've been here not even 5 months and marvel at the bountiful wildlife. Do I believe him? I know other residents in the Windsor area who saw them and have video (I wish they'd share it online somewhere). 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. The results of the investigation are below: Over the years, Hudson Valley Post has reported on alleged mounting lion sightings in or near the region. All Dutchess County Government employees are employed under the labor agreements listed above. I know Tracks - Fox & and foot past week driveway. / Endwell Greens. 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. Mountainview Garden Apartments has rental units ranging from 279-1400 sq ft starting at $1325. I walked about a half mile downstream until i saw a big cat identical to the one i saw on Buyea Road. Marker is on Quaker Hill Road (County Road 67) 0.2 miles west of Glen Arden Drive, on the right when traveling east. 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". Indem Sie auf Annehmen klicken, stimmen Sie dem zu. Aircraft based on the field: 93: . Categories: Articles, Wakin . It was around 10:30 am. Dutchess County Mountain Bike, E-Bike, Horse, Hike, Trail Running, Dirtbike/Moto, ATV/ORV/OHV, Nordic Ski trails, New York. She said she would have someone check it out. I wish he was still with us to finally see others are now confirming what he had said for yrs. I was sure someone was being killed. 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 . I live in Rochester, N.H. Last year in 2018, I saw a (black)Mountain Lion in my back yard. 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. 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. NY 12543 Tel . Just saying but some of you encountered Bigfoot. A couple days later we went to the Orleans County 4H fair I told the conservation officer what I seen he told me it was impossible because there isn't any here , I also told him if it would of went towards the cat I would of shot it. As stated previously "something I've never seen before". I could see the rear quarter muscles from 100 yards away. The face was rounded-a cross between a raccoon kind of face and a domestic cat.-sweet and round. 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: Apparently someone picked it up, probably for its fur, because it was gone soon thereafter. 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. Had to be impressed with the subtle colors in those TX photos though! But if the animals are reintroduced, they can travel to surrounding areas including Vermont, Connecticut and Ontario. 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 . Translation Tools! I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. 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. Again, no time for a camera. My only question was it was the color of a yellow lab. 213 Stissing Mountain Rd. 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. Nothing I have ever heard before or since compared to the screaming I heard in the middle of the night. Beautiful thing, but surprising! I do not believe that they are both mirages. It was defiantly a young one because of the size. My input on mountain lions is that I have not heard or seen any real proof myself, and I think given that most of NY is forest and mountains, especially the Adirondacks (I never been except Lake George for vacation lol) I think its possible that mountain lions could exist and Id love to see proof. 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 was just fishing when I looked down and saw a huge cat like footprint in the mud at the creek bank, it looked pretty fresh so i decided to walk downstream towards Oneida lake. In the video, you can hear a man wondering if the animal is a "mountain lion." 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. On Thursday, the New York State DEC released information about an investigation into reports of a mountain lion that was allegedly caught on a trail cam in Western New York. Barton Orchards in Poughquag, NY is open daily during the U-Pick Season. 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! I was driving down a seasonal road when I saw two black cats about 12-14" at the shoulder, short hair, and long tail that dropped down and turned back up. It was on the left lying an its side, obviously dead and huge. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Dutchess County has an extensive selection of farms. According to the DEC, mountain lions, which are also called Eastern cougars, aren't typically seen in New York but there have been a few isolated sightings. Wed appreciate a like.. Local police, Sheriff and State Police were on scene.There were large cat's paw prints in the snow and on a vehicle. Bobcats are plentiful across Connecticut and are between 18 and 35 pounds. A viral post on social media reported a mountain lion was spotted in the Hudson Valley. A $29 ticket buys you an all-you-can-eat buffet of bangers, knotwurst and kielbasa plus BBQ. We also dont know if theyre native, formerly captive animals, or if there is anything there at all.. They've also been seen in Saugerties. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on Trulia. Not a deer (expected). Share your pictures of fall foliage and decor in the Comments. If Turnpike Rd. So I hope this offers some info to folks who need it. New York. In June 2019, the Town of Halfmoon warned residents that other residents reported "sightings of a mountain lion." I have also heard that mountain lions were released in the mountains around here by DEC, in very limited numbers, for deer population control. We had to stain every 3 years for awhile. One day, even the government will admit they are here. Wilderness: Can you put me in touch with any of the state Dec/Rangers/etc. . Its color was pretty uniformly red-not mixed or strips or anything like that. According to the DEC, mountain lions aren't typically seen in New York but there have been a few isolated sightings. 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. Rhinebeck, A trail cam photo of the animal people thought was a mountain lion, A photo of the cutout of a mountain lion the DEC placed at the location, New Poll Reveals How NY Voters Think Gov. I began to google the various animals she suggested to compare to what I saw. There was no question this thing was not a regular house cat and far from domesticated. 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. Mountain Lions Not Just a Tall Tale in Adirondacks. The legs were long. 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? Much like the earth quakes there, there was a time that it just was not really talked about in an informative manner. He also noted the catlike gate of the animal. 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 saw one one day with a friend, it was big, large dog sized, black with a long tail. 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. This Nov. 2014 file photo shows the Griffith Park mountain lion known as P-22 in Los Angeles. She said she would have someone check it out. He said I was just a smartass and to stop bothering him. I have read about 3/4 of the posts today and still reading. 1 dead after school bus crashes into police patrol car in NY. This scenic route follows the Maybrook Trailway north and west from there, passing by dense woods, farm fields, ponds and wetlands. Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term, Coops! I had no idea there was any controversy about whether they exist or not. Mountain lions are far from extinct in upstate NY. Wildlife Professional January/February Issue. 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). The site has recently been appraised at $1,270,000. Few years ago I talked to an older DEC officer while taking care of his wife. I've heard reports of a FisherCat in the area, and several reports of them in the region. a few houzz links in tag# format (sorted by tag#). In Florida, where some 80 to 100 panthers are thought to live, seven this year have been hit and killed by vehicles. 586 days on Zillow. This is not true. An absolutely beautiful animal, well-muscled, excellent specimen. 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. Entdecke Vintage Postkarte Zuckerhut Berg Hudson River Dutchess Co. New York Natur in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! The sale was on the agenda for the Orange County Legislature's Rules Committee on Wednesday. Sink your feet into the . . 60 Market Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: (845) 486-3250 Days Open: Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. That should read I-81 not 17! So, when the dispatcher mentioned things like mountain lions and panthers I was very surprised. 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. Please do not re-circulate these images. It was thin and the fur on it was not fuzzy but short. These people are morons. This past Saturday nite around 4am there was a bone chilling screem (not a roar) and woke both my husband and I.We turned on the outside lights to see if we could see anything, but everything was quiet. @dreambee, it is a big process but worth it in the end if you work with the right "team". 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). The Wildlife Society news, events, and happenings covered here. Pleasant Valley, I first thought it was a black bear, until it turned around and ran in the woods. They also found that people who were more knowledgeable and perceived lower risk were more likely to support natural colonization. What's happening: Swimming and picnic areas are two of the biggest attractions at this 14,086-acre park, which spans Putnam and Dutchess counties. 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. I just want to say that I SAW a Black Panther today!! The New York State Commercial Driver's Manual (CDL-10 and CDL -10S) covers all of the elements to successfully complete the new skills test. I found this site while researching for what I saw on the hill where I have land in Richford NY in Tioga Co. Tracks are typically domestic dog or coyote or unidentifiable. 4 bds; 6 ba; 7,690 sqft - House for sale. Wldnerness: Can you put me in touch with any of the state Dec/Rangers/etc from that area?". on the animal. This rail-trail section begins at a parking area in Pawling, at the intersection of Route 292 and Holmes Rd. We got a great left side view and profile. I had no idea there was any controversy about whether they exist or not. Lastly, very sadly as many have said would happen, this mountain lion was killed by a car. The Saratoga County Sheriffs office shared the posting on its Facebook page as well. Find list of school closings and delays for Dutchess. 6 Animals we Never Want to Run Into. Hyde Park, Not the color I thought a mountain lion to be. It became a huge news story down here. These places are great for a family fun - filled day of picking your own fruit. 845-486-3913. Dutchess County Department of Social Services. Phenology Data and Tools for Wildlife Conservation and Management, Removing beaver dams to protect massive brook trout, Featured in This I got off my 4wheeler and walked in after them. I live in hornell I moved there a year ago from the city .no one ever told me about the lions i saw it on the back road on webb crossing I was about 10th yards away and it was tan and had a white marking down it face so I called the DEC and they told me I was nuts I told them fine I will kill it and bring it to them they said no they can't be killed and they hung up I knew rite there they were hiding something e. Cougars are migrating east from the western US. 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. We then both realized that it was a Mountain Lion and declared it out loud at the same time. In the late 60's a friend's pony was found dead in the blood stained snow on West Hill in Camillus, NY. It finally changed when people started getting attacked on the regular. My home is tongue and grove and it was drafty. Our properties back up to the Hamlin Marsh in the Town of Clay NY. "Hopefully, this large animal whatever it is just keeps going," he said. 100% positive, absolutely no doubt. She said she was so curious about it that she went herself duringher lunch hour but by then it was gone. Up To 8-Foot Long, 160-Pound Mountain Lion On The Loose In Greenwich, Conn. June 9, 2011 / 11:45 PM / CBS New York. Correction to post above . Definitely FisherCats here near Binghamton. 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. What I saw was clearly most similar to a mountain lion. Dutchess County, New York, U.S., Quaker Records, 1745-1898: 5,324: The records of Christ Church : Poughkeepsie, New York: 918: History of the Reformed Dutch Church of Rhinebeck Flatts, N.Y. 188: Records of the Dutch Reformed Church of Fishkill: 177: View all Dutchess directories & member lists (12) In about ten minutes, you'll stroll out into what must be one of the nicest viewpoints in the Hudson Valley, or anywhere else. All of Cuomo's press conferences (that I have seen) have had everyone practicing social distancing. Winters used to be very tough. County Route 103: Dutchess . She said she was so curious about it that she went herself during her lunch hour but by then it was gone. 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. It was only after I looked at pictures of all kinds of animals that I started to read about Mountain lions in NY. According to the DEC, mountain lions are not native to New York State and have been absent from the Empire State since the late 1800s. Touch for map. I admire you fellow New Yorkers up there and how you live. Many residents in Western New York claimed to have seen a . Their tail can stretch nearly three feet. Sorry, my message got cut off. After the cat was spotted in the backyard of a a retired state Department of Environmental Conservation colonel, the man and another DEC official tracked the animals footprints to an area where it had bedded down outside the village. Another bogus lion sighting report. Lions being here many of the reasons you gave of why mountain lions are not in the state were true. I totally believe you have seen or heard Mountain Lions PA gas them too but some of the experiences are Bigfoot. Placing a can or bucket over the tracks may help preserve them until they can be examined by DEC wildlife staff. 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