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. 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. 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. The legs were long. The main reason people believe that there is a mountain lion population is that there have been some reported sightings. Enjoy! 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. There are two animals that occasionally are reported in Dutchess county. (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. Male mountain lions average around 130 pounds . . 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. Local obituaries for the Poughkeepsie, New York area. I love it. Halfmoon is located in the southern part of Saratoga County. 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. Each sighting involved cougars that are not native to New York. or just google mountain lion, greenwich ct you can find multiple stories. 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. My only question was it was the color of a yellow lab. I saw one one day with a friend, it was big, large dog sized, black with a long tail. She said she was so curious about it that she went herself duringher lunch hour but by then it was gone. Hello all. It had a very long tail that had fur that was straight (not fuzzy or curly) and the tail was rope-like. For helpful information on identifying mountain lion tracks and more, visit the Missouri Department of Conservation Mountain Lion Signs webpage (leaves DEC website). New York; Dutchess County; Dutchess County Real Estate Facts. 1 dead after school bus crashes into police patrol car in NY. One thing the team tested was whether people considered the presence of mountain lions as an example of good stewardship of the land. 100% positive, absolutely no doubt. 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. However, the DEC can't confirm the animal seen in the photo was really spotted in the region . Amazing sight and never will forget this beautiful creature. 41 33.473 N, 73 33.837 W. Marker is in Pawling, New York, in Dutchess County. 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. They Live! Categories: Articles, Wakin . So, when the dispatcher mentioned things like mountain lions and panthers I was very surprised. It doesn't matter if it's in the summer or fall, Dutchess County has the best farms around. If you did see it, or heard someone else talking about it, what was it? Has anyone heard of mountain lion attacking a horse on turkey hill in berkshire ny? Route 9W is currently closed between Cornwall and Highlands due to multiple accidents on Storm Kinh Mountain. Or something else? 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 would not be surprised if a rich person in CT owned a mountain lion illegally. She was driving to work during the early morning 2 days ago and she absolutely most definitely saw a mountain lion. 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. All I got was a few snide comments. My fish don't grow bigger, stories don't change, I couldn't make up better, So: That's it. Youre not alone, Find the right local pro for your project, Mein Benutzererlebnis mit Cookies anpassen, Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers, Outdoor Lighting & Audio/Visual Specialists, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUhGnInNRXo, http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/hc-milford-car-vs-mountain-lion-0612-20110611,0,2357918.story, Great Design Plant: Virginia Mountain Mint, Great Design Plant: Retreat to the Shade of Hardy Catalpa, Houzz Tour: Ultramodern and Artistic in the New York Woods, Houzz Tour: Creek Views Star in a Modern New York Home, Classic Summer Furniture: The Adirondack Chair, World of Design: 15 Swimming Pools With Dream Views, Great Design Plant: Columbine Grows Happily in Shade and Sun, Houzz TV: Take a Leaf-Peeping Road Trip in New England, 6 Reasons Im Not Looking Forward to Spring. It was thin and the fur on it was not fuzzy but short. Upstate is a perfect environment for such an animal to thrive. It had a long tail and was yellow. They can have dark fur, almost black and are a very large type of animal from the weasel family. The busiest season is Apple-picking Season. Said: Hoped that as it was start of Deer Season someone might spot it too. Our properties back up to the Hamlin Marsh in the Town of Clay NY. Mountain Lions were common in the Catskill Mountains in the 1700's and 1800's. They were hunted to extinction in the 1800's and early 1900's. Around 1900, New York State paid a large bounty for each Mountain Lion killed in the Catskill Mountains. from that area?". You probably won't find a mountain . I think that's proof enough. If you check out this link http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/hc-milford-car-vs-mountain-lion-0612-20110611,0,2357918.story. My father was born an raised in WV so he's seen panthers/Cougars while growing up. 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. 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. 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. If you did see it, or heard someone else talking about it, what was it? Up until now, when ever I've seen reports of sightings, I've taken them with a grain of salt. He coon hunted extensively. Amazing and beautiful. 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. That area has so much super remote places they have lots of space to hide. Bobcat Spotted in Dutchess County. Tracks are typically domestic dog or coyote or unidentifiable. 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. Accessibility Tools. No more! Then I started to google more seriously because it began to bother me that I could not figure this out. 100% positive, absolutely no doubt. If Turnpike Rd. The DEC has never released cougars, despite what you may hear to the contrary. Captions next to the images indicate where the original photo was taken. I saw one last night near Binghamton. Mountain lions, by contrast, weigh 140 pounds on average. I wish he was still with us to finally see others are now confirming what he had said for yrs. 845-486-3913. 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. A couple of sightings involved captive mountain lions that escaped from licensed facilities in New York State. Mountainview Garden Apartments has rental units ranging from 279-1400 sq ft starting at $1325. While DEC receives several reports of cougar sightings each year, it is mostly cases of mistaken identity of other animals. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance supervises support programs for families and individuals. Translation Tools! DUTCHESS COUNTY 22 MARKET ST POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 Phone 845-486-2000: Manager: JEFF DURAND 263 NEW HACKENSACK RD WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590 Phone 845-463-6000: Airport Operational Statistics. These places are great for a family fun - filled day of picking your own fruit. 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. One night his dogs treed something but it defiantly wasn't a coon. Listen anytime, anywhere. The fur is usually a tawny golden color and the animal has a distinctive long tail. I do not believe that they are both mirages. 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 . Eastern cougars (mountain lions) do not have a native, self sustaining population in New York State. 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. However, the DEC reports there have been isolated sightings that involved cougars that are not native to New York. I no longer believe that I did see a mountain lion. 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. Hahaha, enjoy the ride! The color scheme is on brand, and its musculature is . When taking photographs of tracks, please include an object of known size, such as a quarter or ruler, next to the track. . Reports are not categorized, except by the calendar year," Lori Severino of the DEC told Hudson Valley Post. It appeared as if they were playing. It was obviously dead but its face and bodywere intact. Indem Sie auf Annehmen klicken, stimmen Sie dem zu. $419,900. 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. Not sure LOL. It Was A Mountain Lion!! It became a huge news story down here. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. 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). 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. But, for the most part, people were fairly similar, in their perceptions, she said. Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term, Coops! The face was rounded-a cross between a raccoon kind of face and a domestic cat.-sweet and round. I went into the house called my dad on the phone(and said Dad there is a monster in the backyard). It was thin and the fur on it was not fuzzy but short. 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. Sink your feet into the . FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC NEW YORK APCH AT 516-683-2448 OR 121.8. 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. 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 . I first thought it was a black bear, until it turned around and ran in the woods. Wish I had the B****! 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. 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. Your photos may be featured in an upcoming story! Is that a bobcat? Then one spring standing in his front yard he saw what he thought was a cougar crossing the hay field and then across the road. Covid-19 Information. But the stench followed us to the entrance of the park. I do have an uncle that swears he saw a mountain lion standing on the side of the Taconic State Parkway on his way home from the country one weekend. 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 saw it at around 10:40am Tuesday morning. Test-to-stay keeping exposed NY students in the classroom. I was late too. I found this site while researching for what I saw on the hill where I have land in Richford NY in Tioga Co. I was amazed to see the lack of concern for mountain lions that roamed in the hills. Not as much any more. For reference, last 30 seconds of this video depict what we just saw 2 hours ago.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUhGnInNRXo. Local police, Sheriff and State Police were on scene.There were large cat's paw prints in the snow and on a vehicle. Or a tail so long and distinct!! Touch for map. He noted the animal had a large rounded head with rounded ears and was bigger than a large dog. There is ZERO chance that it was anything else. 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). Another bogus lion sighting report. Further, women were more likely to perceive risks associated with mountain lions compared to men. 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. Anyways what finally brought me to post was the fact that there recently was a Mountain Lion in NY. The sighting on Gerdes Road is the third in the past month and very close to the most recent one, on . I believe there is actually a good population. 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? We then both realized that it was a Mountain Lion and declared it out loud at the same time. 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. I was born an raised in Orleans County NY near Lake Ontario. 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. 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. 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! I keep doing google searches looking for evidence that others saw what I did on the side of the road that day. So, I think it was probably young-although the pictures of the young mountain lions suggest that they are not solid in color. As stated previously "something I've 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. You can find multiple stories sight and never will forget this beautiful creature same time to! 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