Maybe there is an adolescent period when the body becomes solid color and the face is still round? Get the best local news, weather coverage and more with our free mobile app. It was on the left lying an its side, obviously dead and huge. It was around 10:30 am. It was moving very swift and quick, something ive never seen before. Anyways what finally brought me to post was the fact that there recently was a Mountain Lion in NY. - Ok, you want proof, here's proof. Photos were taken by authorities of the scene and the prints. Also, if the one I saw was young, it would not have been as visible to a driver on I-81 6 months earlier. 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? A mountain lion shot and killed by police last spring in Chicago was traced back to animals from South Dakota. The home is roughly 46 years old. Up until now, whenever I've seen reports of sightings, I've taken them with a grain of salt. It leaped across the road right in front of her. from that area?". We did not have time to grab a camera. 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. Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term, Coops! The head was rounded with pointed ears. I'll be going out tomorrow morning to try and find tracks in the frozen snow. The one I saw was not so big that it would have been very visible to drivers if it were on the top of a hill. As we neared closer to it we could see that it wasn't a Dog, Deer the body was low and long. Greene NY. Love to see Pic's of those tracks. In fact, I would have been quite surprised to hear that they existed in this country at all..anywhere. He had the same experience talking with the DEC that others on this thread had - they denied they existed here. 639. My wife and I saw one between Milford and Mt. . At 2,311 feet, you're standing on the highest point in Dutchess County, so you've got that going for you, too. . Someone told New Canaan police that a mountain lion was spotted on Gerdes Road, just north of the Darien-New Canaan border, at about 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14.. 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 . Looking for events or weekend things to do in New York Hudson Valley area? In the video, you can hear a man wondering if the animal is a "mountain lion." Some sightings are unbelievable. One thing the team tested was whether people considered the presence of mountain lions as an example of good stewardship of the land. A couple of sightings involved captive mountain lions that escaped from licensed facilities in New York State. I also took a picture of a large scat that was found on my neighbors back yard. Each sighting involved cougars that are not native to New York. I also noticed someone who bought a log home mention they have had to stain a lot and someone talked about caulking cracking in a used one. 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. Started to comment on the great photography of the Cent. All of Cuomo's press conferences (that I have seen) have had everyone practicing social distancing. 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. This is a follow up to my post above. I don't care what the dnr says I'm not crazy. Clinton, Hudson Valley Post sent the photo, seen above, to the New York State DEC and they confirmed the animal is a mountain lion. 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. Article. As cats of any size are extremely elusive. I walked about a half mile downstream until i saw a big cat identical to the one i saw on Buyea Road. Beautiful animal! / Endwell Greens. (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. 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. So, when the dispatcher mentioned things like mountain lions and panthers I was very surprised. 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. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on Trulia. I was sure someone was being killed. They believe this lion was released or escaped from its owner/handler. No more drafts where it is tongue and groove. 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We caulked with Energy Seal on the outside of the house with their product for tongue and groove homes in the summer of 2000 and today in 2022 it is still going strong. There is ZERO chance that it was anything else. In 2015, one passed through the Lake George area. Because the order is to wear a mask or face covering when you are unable to practice social distancing. Not as much any more. Not a deer (expected). 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. Dutchess County has an extensive selection of farms. A $29 ticket buys you an all-you-can-eat buffet of bangers, knotwurst and kielbasa plus BBQ. I lived in Southern California for 12 years. Is that a bobcat? I purchased a product from a company called Perma Chink. If you check out this link http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/hc-milford-car-vs-mountain-lion-0612-20110611,0,2357918.story. Many of these photographs were copied from previous news reports or articles from western states where native populations of cougars exist. Cougars are commonly mistaken for wild bobcats, fishers and coyotes, as well as domestic house cats and dogs, the DEC said on the agencys factsheet. I am amazed at how NY says there are no mountain lions and passes it off as a lynx - what about that tail or a fisher - come on. TX entries, so different and in its own way lovely. Mountain lions are far from extinct in upstate NY. Reports Of Mountain Lion Sighting Prompt NY DEC Investigation. Location. Tracks are typically domestic dog or coyote or unidentifiable. Such a great variety. She said someone probably took it for the fur. Length varies from 5-9 feet (150-275 cm); this measurement includes the 26-32 inch (66-82 cm) tail. Think of this process like planning a really expensive vacation! Submit your photographs and findings to DEC via the contact information at the right of this page. Mountain Lions weigh from 80-225 pounds (36-103 kg), averaging 140 (64 kg). We looked above and around never seeing it. Indem Sie auf Annehmen klicken, stimmen Sie dem zu. 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 . Halfmoon is located in the southern part of Saratoga County. Previous Events. But purchased their top of the line product and it has lasted double or more. 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. Halfmoon Supervisor Kevin Tollisen said Thursday evening that he instructed staff to post the notice online after several residents called Town Hall, as well as the towns animal control officer, to report seeing a large animal in their neighborhood, according to the Albany Times Union. Stissing Mountain Rd. 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. . I am an avid deer hunter, been hunting very hard and a lot for 20+ years now. A research expert later said the animal in the video is not a mountain lion. An absolutely beautiful animal, well muscled, excellent specimen. programoffice@dutchessny.gov. I watched it for about 10 seconds until it dissapeared into the woods. 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. a Dutchess County resident since 2000, formerly of Brewster and Yonkers, passed . When I first saw it sneaking along a field edge thats what I thought it was, a lab. In the late 1800s black panther were all over Allegany county and troublesome, it's in the town histories. I do not believe that they are both mirages. I checked for tracks but couldn't find anything other than deer tracks. " Residents who see what they think is a mountain lion should report their sighting to the DEC at . 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. For reference, last 30 seconds of this video depict what we just saw 2 hours ago.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUhGnInNRXo. This Parade is the third largest parade in New York State with 6 divisions - it consists of numerous marching bands, police and fire departments, civil servants . When taking photographs of tracks, please include an object of known size, such as a quarter or ruler, next to the track. It was bigger than a German Shepard too. I was late too. Another bogus lion sighting report. . Just a few places have needed touch ups. 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. Share your pictures of fall foliage and decor in the Comments. Hello. There was no question this thing was not a regular house cat and far from domesticated. Yikes!!! All rights reserved (About Us). If you did not see it but are familiar with the wild life around there, any ideas? 213 Stissing Mountain Rd. It was thin and the fur on it was not fuzzy but short. The Saratoga County Sheriffs office shared the posting on its Facebook page as well. Reports are not categorized, except by the calendar year," Lori Severino of the DEC told Hudson Valley Post. What do you think? We are new residents in the Catskills, living on the southern foothills of Mombaccus and High Point - Tabasco, NY to be exact. The face was rounded-a cross between a raccoon kind of face and adomestic cat. It was around 10:30 am. Click on the pins on the map to see the name and a link to more information about that place. It had a very long tail that had fur that wasstraight (not fuzzy or curly) and the tail was rope-like. They Live! Said: Hoped that as it was start of Deer Season someone might spot it too. Any information would be appreciated. It had a very long tail that had fur that was straight (not fuzzy or curly) and the tail was rope-like. (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. October 1: Oktoberfest at Putnam County Golf Course. The legs were long. We had a blast designing and building our home and would do it again in a heartbeat! I totally believe you have seen or heard Mountain Lions PA gas them too but some of the experiences are Bigfoot. I live in upstate NY. Correction to post above . I talked to and old timer who grew up in that area and he confirmed his own sightings over the years. Amazing sight and never will forget this beautiful creature. 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 ? When we built we spent a lot of time interviewing builders, interior designers, landscape arch. We then both realized that it was a Mountain Lion and declared it out loud at the same time. 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. Driver Ticketed After Mini Cooper Gets Stuck On Hiking T, Husband, Wife Die After Falling Through Ice In Region, Jury Convicts Gunman Of Attempted Murder In 2 Shootings In Regi, Dutchess County Woman Charged In Shooting Of 35-Year-Old, Polic, Horrific Crash: 1 Killed, 1 Injured After SUV Crashes Into Tree, Woman Who Works As Police Officer Identified As Driver In Fatal. Then I started to google more seriously because it began to bother me that I could not figure this out. Touch for directions. AWARDS. I love it. Has anyone seen a mountain lion in upstate ny? Your photos may be featured in an upcoming story! October 30, 2015 by Dana Kobilinsky. If you have sighted a large feline in our area, please chime in! Wish I had the B****! We have watched them at my dad's in Conklin. . 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 . The hair stood up on the back of my neck! 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. Maybe there is an adolescentperiod when the body becomes solid color and the face is still round? Thanks for the great 'Tour' everyone! I keep doing google searches looking for evidence that others saw what I did on the side of the road that day. He had some injuries deep gnashing but nothing life threatening. 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 showed what was believed to be a mountain lion. Milan, Enjoy! New York; Dutchess County; Dutchess County Real Estate Facts. 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. It was only after I looked at pictures of all kinds of animals that I started to read about Mountain lions in NY. That area has so much super remote places they have lots of space to hide. "We have received information from residents that there . The description sounds so similar to what I wrote and to what the other guy (see my post above) wrote (and said). Then I started to Google more seriously because it began to bother me that I could not figure this out. It was the summer of 1969. There are two animals that occasionally are reported in Dutchess county. 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. I looked for that one but no luck. Is an Abandoned Hudson Valley Building Getting Destroyed? We also dont know if theyre native, formerly captive animals, or if there is anything there at all.. 2ba. It had a long tail and was yellow. and the dispatchershowed interest. Hudson Valley Post sent the photo, seen above, to the New York State DEC and they confirmed the animal is a mountain lion. Today, while traveling south on Interstate 81, between Syracuse and Binghamton, I saw a Mountain Lion / Cougar/Panther, pick your noun. 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. Mountain lions, on the other hand, weigh in at between 130 to 150 pounds for males and between 65 and 90 pounds for females. Recent researchon suitability of habitat in the Northeast for mountain lions seems to point to a section of the Adirondacks as crucial habitat. These places are great for a family fun - filled day of picking your own fruit. Not sure LOL. Both cats presented us a profile view and walked away diagonally. The GPS coordinates are 41.9917586 (latitude), -73.755407 (longitude) and the approximate elevation is 873 feet (266 meters) above sea level. 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 State Department of Transportation coordinates operation of transportation facilities and services including highway, bridges, railroad, mass transit, port, waterway and aviation facilities . These two sightings are at identical places. Mountain Lions in New York. Next Events . 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. The Wildlife Society news, events, and happenings covered here. This 15-mile Empire State Trail section is an off-road paved trail, welcoming bicyclists and walkers of all abilities. Around July 10, 2019, my wife and I were driving west on I-90 near Syracuse. She said she would have someone check it out. Lions being here many of the reasons you gave of why mountain lions are not in the state were true. The animal was camel colored. The site has recently been appraised at $1,270,000. October 30, 2015 I have homing pigeons, It was laying in the grass staring at the homing pigeons, it rose up from the grass as I walked towards it, when I relealized what it was, I walked backwards away from it, it slowly sank back it the grass( it was tall we had not cut it yet). 2,069 Results. DEC staff will only investigate reports where physical evidence of tracks, scat, or hair exist; or when a captive animal has been reported to have escaped. 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. Their tail can stretch nearly three feet. Had to be impressed with the subtle colors in those TX photos though! 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. However, these are far-off occasions and are a rare sight in the more rural areas of New York state. What you're describing sounds more like one of those than anything else. I've heard reports of a FisherCat in the area, and several reports of them in the region. I live in Rochester, N.H. Last year in 2018, I saw a (black)Mountain Lion in my back yard. As many of the other who have posted against Mt. Maybe a mountain lion? Sign in with Facebook 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. Mountain lions, by contrast, weigh 140 pounds on average. I was working in Bradford county PA close to the NY state border cutting lines (paths). One of the most recent reports of a mountain lion in New York happened in early 2022. He could tell by the way they were barking and growling. I was late too. 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. ' The town supervisor told the newspaper the Facebook posting was just a precaution. Accessibility Tools. Stay connected and informed on wildlife happenings local to you. Amazing and beautiful. 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. My first thought was that I saw three black feral cats. . I cant imagine escaped pets managed to find each other and breed, i am convinced they have always been here in hiding. I would also like to add my observation of the disappearance of morning and evening sightings of multiple deer crossing my property along with the lack of signs of coyotes in the last month. !We live in Sodus NY between Rochester and Syracuse. Our properties back up to the Hamlin Marsh in the Town of Clay NY. But, the face was round and did not have the long muzzle that the pictures show. 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. 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? An absolutely beautiful animal, well-muscled, excellent specimen. At 40 yards away from his position the animal turned into the woods onto a deer trail. 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. The official word is that mountain lions were declared extinct in Connecticut back in the late 1800s but sightings have become much more prevalent. My only sighting in 51 years of hunting. Enjoy food, fun and music down by the lovely Hudson Riverside. I have read about 3/4 of the posts today and still reading. I will walk Patterson Creek (Fk it) Tomorrow & I'll post pics. He coon hunted extensively. 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. Dutchess County Department of Social Services. Attend our 30th annual conference November 5-9, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. One day, even the government will admit they are here. 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). 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. Poughkeepsie. It is probably coyote or possibly a mountain lion. Hello. on the animal. I will never forget what i saw and yes people dismiss it for proof. I got off my 4wheeler and walked in after them. The sale was on the agenda for the Orange County Legislature's Rules Committee on Wednesday. I was moving too fast and, once I had processed what I saw, I had gone too far to see it. Placing a can or bucket over the tracks may help preserve them until they can be examined by DEC wildlife staff. I had no idea there was any controversy about whether they exist or not. 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 . In June 2019, the Town of Halfmoon warned residents that other residents reported "sightings of a mountain lion." 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. 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Click here to follow Daily Voice Northwest Dutchess and receive free news updates. It was less than 100yds off the West side of the road, sitting on top of a section of rock/cliff that the highway had been cut through. In 1969 I went to a summer camp in Mountaindale, NY. It was on the left lying an its side, obviously dead and huge. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure to follow Hudson Valley Post on Facebook, download the Hudson Valley Post Mobile App and sign up for the Hudson Valley Post Newsletter. Translation Tools! On the other hand, reports of mountain lion sightings persist throughout the state and the eastern Rensselaer County region. Find the right local pro on Houzz to kickstart your project. 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. 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