It Was A Mountain Lion!! If you did not see it but are familiar with the wild life around there, any ideas? I was born an raised in Orleans County NY near Lake Ontario. 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. The hair stood up on the back of my neck! I cant imagine escaped pets managed to find each other and breed, i am convinced they have always been here in hiding. However, these are far-off occasions and are a rare sight in the more rural areas of New York state. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. . First off there was multiple sightings of this animal in the same area on the same day. Records of three Dutchess county precincts, 1738-1799 Family History Library. I don't know if it is an escaped pet, a vagrant passing through, or a resident! Marker is in this post office area: Pawling NY 12564, United States of America. It was sitting on its haunches, leaning forward, and ears forward, looking down onto/across the highway. My Son use to come up to a Farm that my ex husband had ..him and his friends would do paint guns wars and ride their ATV on top of the hill behind our houseone evening he went out on the trails when he came backhe and his friend told of seeing a very large cougar as they rounded the corner, bolting off into the brush.that was the end of them coming to the farm to playand being a hunter back then i noticed a 5-6. ' I think that's proof enough. I was working in Bradford county PA close to the NY state border cutting lines (paths). 145 trails with 87 photos Follow the river to Dutchess County and discover new things to do, from touring grand historic homes. 4 bds; 6 ba; 7,690 sqft - House for sale. Dutchess County Mountain Bike, E-Bike, Horse, Hike, Trail Running, Dirtbike/Moto, ATV/ORV/OHV, Nordic Ski trails, New York. Today, while traveling south on Interstate 81, between Syracuse and Binghamton, I saw a Mountain Lion / Cougar/Panther, pick your noun. Not a deer (expected). Anyways what finally brought me to post was the fact that there recently was a Mountain Lion in NY. I don't think they've ever been completely gone and new ones migrate in to add to the population. Beautiful thing, but surprising! The color scheme is on brand, and its musculature is . I was sure someone was being killed. Not a dog, A cat 130-150ish. Maybe a mountain lion? He said I was just a smartass and to stop bothering him. Keeping you updated with the top news stories from around the web. Any information would be appreciated. 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. I went into the house called my dad on the phone(and said Dad there is a monster in the backyard). I don't care what the dnr says I'm not crazy. It was definately a black mountain lion, with the long tail. A viral post on social media reported a mountain lion was spotted in the Hudson Valley. You can take look at these false images below, which are provided for public awareness only. Or sign in with one of these services. 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. 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! Milan, My dad was also followed during the day while out squirrel hunting he could hear the crashing of sticks but only slight flashes of a brownish color fur, ,when he stopped walking it stopped,he was in a heavy thicket so couldn't get a clear look. I lived in Southern California for 12 years. That was supposedly followed up in either 2007 or 2008 with additional mountain lions, accompanied by wolves. Mountain Lions Not Just a Tall Tale in Adirondacks. Last year (2010) on route 17 driving south I almost hit a black bear crossing the highway near Hancock, NY. 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. . Listen anytime, anywhere. I called the police (I think Castle Creek but can't recall-maybe Broome county sheriff- not sure.) A friend told me recently that a mountain lion was captured on a 'wildlife camera' in Kingston. 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. Today, March 2nd, 2011 just before dusk we just sighted a large jet black feline, again massive (within 25 yards, same location as last). Sightings have been confirmed in Michagan one was killed on a Missouri or Indiana freeway. Today, while traveling south on Interstate 81, between Syracuse and Binghamton, I saw a Mountain Lion / Cougar/Panther, pick your noun. I heard them in the woods. When the animal turned into the woods he noticed the elongated body and an extremely long tail on the animal. Mountain lions were historically native to the area and are currently listed as extinct in New York, and McGovern a member of The Wildlife Society and her coauthors that work for the Wildlife Conservation Society set out to determine whether people would be supportive of mountain lions being reintroduced to the Adirondacks, either naturally or through assisted migration. My mom lives in Rome new york. 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 . Dutchess County has an extensive selection of farms. I hunt deer mostly then coyotes, turkeys and small game on occassions. Hyde Park, Buy. It left a foot print in the mud. For reference, last 30 seconds of this video depict what we just saw 2 hours ago.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUhGnInNRXo. 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. New York State Department of Transportation coordinates operation of transportation facilities and services including highway, bridges, railroad, mass transit, port, waterway and aviation facilities . Another bogus lion sighting report. Not the color I thought a mountain lion to be. FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC NEW YORK APCH AT 516-683-2448 OR 121.8. What you're describing sounds more like one of those than anything else. We are new residents in the Catskills, living on the southern foothills of Mombaccus and High Point - Tabasco, NY to be exact. Wldnerness: Can you put me in touch with any of the state Dec/Rangers/etc from that area?". All I know is what we saw in broad daylight and it was NOT a Fisher, a Bobcat, a House Cat, or a figment of our imagination! And now, a mountain lion was killed in Connecticut in a road accident. But purchased their top of the line product and it has lasted double or more. No more! My first thought was that I saw three black feral cats. Dutchess Quarry Caves appraised at $1.27M. Attend our 30th annual conference November 5-9, 2023 in Louisvlle, Kentucky. Mountain lions, by contrast, weigh 140 pounds on average. Wish someone would explore the woods off I-17. The Wildlife Society news, events, and happenings covered here. She said she was so curious about it that she went herself duringher lunch hour but by then it was gone. Anyway, I love the forum and will continue reading now till I read them all. 1. Captions next to the images indicate where the original photo was taken. And no, John Mer, what I saw and what this guy and what the Crokit saw, all within 8 miles of each other over a span of 4 years was not a Coyote with a swollen face. 193 Stormville Mountain Road, Stormville, NY 12582. 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. I will never forget what i saw and yes people dismiss it for proof. 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. So to say they don't exist is BULL. She said someone probably took it forthe fur. NEW - 1 DAY AGO AUCTION 0.34 ACRES. Halfmoon Supervisor Kevin Tollisen later confirmed he told his staff to post the notice on Facebook after a number of residents reported seeing a large animal in their neighborhood. 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. However, the DECcould notconfirm the animal seen in the photo was really spotted in the region because the person who took the photodidn't contact the DEC so theycouldn't investigate. 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. Click here to follow Daily Voice Northwest Dutchess and receive free news updates. Started to comment on the great photography of the Cent. They have been absent from this state since the late 1800s; however, there have been a few isolated sightings. While DEC receives several reports of cougar sightings each year, it is mostly cases of mistaken identity of other animals. 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 bounded across the road, only touching the center of the road once. !Scares me to think how I used to ride my bike with my brother through those country roadS!! I saw one one day with a friend, it was big, large dog sized, black with a long tail. Then I started to google more seriously because it began to bother me that I could not figure this out. But, for the most part, people were fairly similar, in their perceptions, she said. We have watched them at my dad's in Conklin. 2,069 Results. There is so much hilly land up here and alot of deep woods for them to hide. We looked above and around never seeing it. 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 . NY man stabs 3 . GREENWICH, Conn. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- There has been a wild animal alert issued in . You cant go to the person who lives next door to say, Hey what do you use? For helpful information on identifying mountain lion tracks and more, visit the Missouri Department of . Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term, Coops! Pine Plains. 845-486-3900. Test Pic upload. Has anyone heard of mountain lion attacking a horse on turkey hill in berkshire ny? Winters used to be very tough. But the long drooped tail and arched back said that they must have been juvenile mountain lions. -Sweet and round. over 40 years ago while returning for a annual hunting trip. NY 12543 Tel . Once while hunting a huge hill towards dark I had something come down the hill in a cat like posture and walk but it was too far to tell what it was and get a good look at it's tail but it was big, bigger than the bobcat I saw. I was moving too fast and, once I had processed what I saw, I had gone too far to see it. 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. It was the summer of 1969. After the first year we moved in I found a company that makes fantastic products for log homes. Mountain Lions weigh from 80-225 pounds (36-103 kg), averaging 140 (64 kg). If you did see it, or heard someone else talking about it, what was it? 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. So, I think it was probably young-although the pictures of the young mountain lions suggest that they are not solid in color. 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. New York Set To Open First . I thought I was crazy until my dads buddy who lives 5 min from sighting told me hes seen a couple around on his way to work. I wastraveling at 65mph and by the time I had processed what I saw it was too lateto easily pull over. These two sightings are at identical places. Dutchess County Tourism Calendar of Events - things to do in Dutchess, check back often as the calendar updates frequently. Hahaha, enjoy the ride! 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. He called DEC they came took plaster of it but refused to confirm it was a cougar. I told my wife to get my rifle , I went out onto my front porch and seen my neighbors cat trying to fight with a cougar it had to be at least 8 foot long from nose to tail , There was no way I could have missed him from where I was. Tracks are typically domestic dog or coyote or unidentifiable. Correction to post above . This rail-trail section begins at a parking area in Pawling, at the intersection of Route 292 and Holmes Rd. I checked for tracks but couldn't find anything other than deer tracks. " 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. 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 . Appalachian Trail Map - Dutchess and Putnam provided by the Trail Conference This free map of the Appalachian Trail through Dutchess and Putnam counties is provided by the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. The animal appeared focused on a trail of a possible prey. Wildlife experts were able to find tracks and scat from this lion. 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. Where do I get my dream home, do I build it? . In June 2019, the Town of Halfmoon warned residents that other residents reported "sightings of a mountain lion." . Sign up to stay up-to-date on wildlife science, news and events. Thanks for the great 'Tour' everyone! 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. Maybe a mountain lion? Its color was pretty uniformly red-not mixed or strips or anything like that. I have posted these places hoping tohear from others who saw what I did. Local police, Sheriff and State Police were on scene.There were large cat's paw prints in the snow and on a vehicle. 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. Eastern cougars (mountain lions) do not have a native, self sustaining population in New York State. One day, even the government will admit they are here. As I rode toward them they walked slowly into the tall grass off the road. He also noted the catlike gate of the animal. Dana Kobilinsky. Just a few places have needed touch ups. Well, Marathon is only 8.9 miles from Whitney Point, NY. AWARDS. The legs were long. A coalition of concerned individuals and groups met to support the need to preserve the Dutchess Quarry Caves on Lookout Mountain in Goshen. "Hopefully, this large animal whatever it is just keeps going," he said. Rumors have been circulating for the past few years that the DEC has released cougars to control deer populations. I was late too. I am in northern WESTCHESTER COUNTY and took this picture of a bobcat sauntering past my bedroom window at 11 am. What I really wanted to say is my input and give everybody a link to a fisher video. Check the following online services to see whether you can use one of them to complete your business without having to make a trip to one of our offices. Stay Connected By simply subscribing through our website, you will be able to choose topics of interest, such as emergency notifications, public advisories, meetings, events, newsletters, public surveys, press releases and much more. It was defiantly a young one because of the size. So, when the dispatcher mentioned things like mountain lions and panthers I was very surprised. 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". I saw it at around 10:40am Tuesday morning. Book a free, on-site estimate today on any one of our services. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. I am an avid deer hunter, been hunting very hard and a lot for 20+ years now. This was a huge red cat. At 40 yards away from his position the animal turned into the woods onto a deer trail. 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. Enjoy! It became a huge news story down here. 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. This is not true. We offer a wide array of junk removal services to best help you reclaim your space from old junk. In November I was driving from Syracuse toBinghamton, NY. The GPS coordinates are 41.9917586 (latitude), -73.755407 (longitude) and the approximate elevation is 873 feet (266 meters) above sea level. What do you think? 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). We were going to call 911 but the screems seemed to be getting further away. Route 9W is currently closed between Cornwall and Highlands due to multiple accidents on Storm Kinh Mountain. Touch for map. Select a location in Dutchess County, to find cancellations, delays, early dismissals, emergency information . Mountain lions are far from extinct in upstate NY. He noted the animal had a large rounded head with rounded ears and was bigger than a large dog. Both sightings lasted about 20 seconds. 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. The fur is usually a tawny golden color and the animal has a distinctive long tail. She said she would have someone check it out. Car Show. 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. Think of this process like planning a really expensive vacation! Find the right local pro on Houzz to kickstart your project. I have lived in a log home for almost 23 years. Wed appreciate a like.. Recent researchon suitability of habitat in the Northeast for mountain lions seems to point to a section of the Adirondacks as crucial habitat. Lastly, very sadly as many have said would happen, this mountain lion was killed by a car. 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. Few years ago I talked to an older DEC officer while taking care of his wife. Officials shared photos from the investigation and reported that the animal was noticeably smaller than a mountain lion, and it was actually a cat. My home is tongue and grove and it was drafty. 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? That area has so much super remote places they have lots of space to hide. Marker is on Quaker Hill Road (County Road 67) 0.2 miles west of Glen Arden Drive, on the right when traveling east. Our properties back up to the Hamlin Marsh in the Town of Clay NY. The DEC has never released cougars, despite what you may hear to the contrary. 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. Previous Events. Mountain lions, on the other hand, weigh in at between 130 to 150 pounds for males and between 65 and 90 pounds for females. They found that many people thought the animals would be a good indicator of the health of the land if they were to come back on their own. Press-Republican. Living in Westchester just 8 miles from the I have seen numerous foxes and coyotes. I have read this forum numerous times because I thought I saw a mountain lion in Rockland County NY, at the very Southern most part of Harriman state park, off on the other side of the fence from interstate 87. Then I started to Google more seriously because it began to bother me that I could not figure this out. When taking photographs of tracks, please include an object of known size, such as a quarter or ruler, next to the track. 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. More details on their natural history and distribution are available on the Eastern Cougar page. Upstate is a perfect environment for such an animal to thrive. a few houzz links in tag# format (sorted by tag#). Canopus Lake, Carmel. There is ZERO chance that it was anything else. Not sure LOL. I lived in Southern California for 12 years. Hello. Take your time and enjoy the meadow-like summit, with views in all directions. So I hope this offers some info to folks who need it. 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. "People are saying, literally, they saw a lion," Tollisen told the newspaper, adding that another resident became alarmed after finding large paw prints. Other nearby . Many of these photographs were copied from previous news reports or articles from western states where native populations of cougars exist. It had a long tail and was yellow. 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. The official word is that mountain lions were declared extinct in Connecticut back in the late 1800s but sightings have become much more prevalent. Wish I had the B****! "JustwonderingEast Syracuse, NYhuge red fox, moutain lion or lynx on I-81 (S) near Castle CreekNov 9, 2011Did any one see a dead huge cat like animal on the southbound side of I-81 about a mile closer to Syracuse then the exit for Castle Creek. Again, no time for a camera. It was on the left lying an its side, obviously dead and huge. I know Tracks - Fox & and foot past week driveway. Maybrook resident Drew Kohol shot a video of what he thinks is a mountain lion. 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. Home Values By City. A mountain lion at the Wild Animal Park in Chittenango, N.Y. Michael Greenlar | mgreenlar@syracue.com SYRSYR. Advancing wildlife conservation policy issues. I just started really getting into coyote hunting last year so maybe this winter I will see something cool since I will be doing it more often now. Your photos may be featured in an upcoming story! But, the face was round and did not have the long muzzle that the pictures show. Halfmoon is located in the southern part of Saratoga County. Siding ideas for mid century modern that's been "updated". However, the DEC reports there have been isolated sightings that involved cougars that are not native to New York. New York. My dad was an avid hunter an spent many days and nights in the woods back in the 70 an 80's. October 30, 2015 by Dana Kobilinsky. Many residents in Western New York claimed to have seen a . However, the DEC can't confirm the animal seen in the photo was really spotted in the region . 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. In the late 60's a friend's pony was found dead in the blood stained snow on West Hill in Camillus, NY. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. Last week my neighbor was in my backyard trying to get some pesky messy geese to fly away when he spotted a large animal walking along the grass line next to the woods behind his house. 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. It leaped across the road right in front of her. One set of what appeared to be baby prints right along side a huge set that joined in, they were next to some deer and coyote prints and the adult cat tracks were a good bit larger than either. I live in upstate NY. "Just wonderingEast Syracuse, NYhuge red fox, mountain lion or lynx on I-81 (S) near Castle CreekNov 9, 2011Did any one see a dead huge cat like animal on the southbound side of I-81 about a mile closer to Syracuse then the exit for Castle Creek. Then she started listing the kind of animal it could have been. Dutchess County; Orange County; Putnam County; Rockland County; . October 1: Oktoberfest at Putnam County Golf Course. Hudson Valley Post sent the photo, seen above, to the New York State DEC and they confirmed the animal is a mountain lion. 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. 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