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. Cougars are commonly mistaken for wild bobcats, fishers and coyotes, as well as domestic housecats and dogs. This was early 1983 or 84. Local obituaries for the Poughkeepsie, New York area. It was around 10:30 am. Teen dies after falling through ice in Taconic State Park. October 30, 2015 by Dana Kobilinsky. Late last fall we were both shocked to see a large light brown feline of massive proportion walk past our house (within 20 yards in our backyard). YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. first step (like post above) is develop your "wish list" mission statement. Houzz nutzt Cookies und hnliche Technologien, um Ihre Benutzererfahrung zu personalisieren, Ihnen relevante Inhalte bereitzustellen und die Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu verbessern. "Hopefully, this large animal whatever it is just keeps going," he said. The hair stood up on the back of my neck! In the video, you can hear a man wondering if the animal is a "mountain lion." It bounded across the road, only touching the center of the road once. Hyde Park, It had a very long tail that had fur that wasstraight (not fuzzy or curly) and the tail was rope-like. I know other residents in the Windsor area who saw them and have video (I wish they'd share it online somewhere). 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. I found this site while researching for what I saw on the hill where I have land in Richford NY in Tioga Co. So, when the dispatcher mentioned things like mountain lions and panthers I was very surprised. In November I was driving from Syracuse toBinghamton, NY. Correction to post above . The Wildlife Society news, events, and happenings covered here. Covid-19 Information. That means that the one I saw could have been the adolescent offspring of the one seen by the earlier poster. Maybe there is an adolescent period when the body becomes solid color and the face is still round? . Here's the rest. Mountain lions are far from extinct in upstate NY. A coalition of concerned individuals and groups met to support the need to preserve the Dutchess Quarry Caves on Lookout Mountain in Goshen. 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. I knew it had to be a mountain lion. While DEC receives several reports of cougar sightings each year, it is mostly cases of mistaken identity of other animals. Route 9W is currently closed between Cornwall and Highlands due to multiple accidents on Storm Kinh Mountain. 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. "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. 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. It was on the left lying an its side, obviously dead and huge. 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. Click here to follow Daily Voice Northwest Dutchess and receive free news updates. 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. Above you'll also see links to pages with maps of all the different features in Dutchess County. I was 16 yo. 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. sure.But within 20 yards 2010 season i was absolutly sure this was a mountain lion or cougar. Another resident reported large paw prints. A couple of sightings involved captive mountain lions that escaped from licensed facilities in New York State. I admire you fellow New Yorkers up there and how you live. I will never forget what i saw and yes people dismiss it for proof. lots of na sayers out there but they are here. Not a cougar or a bob cat. LISTING BY: CORCORAN COUNTRY LIVING ML. I was sure someone was being killed. The face was rounded-a cross between a raccoon kind of face and adomestic cat. 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. One day some of the counselors reported that a townie claimed that he had seen a mountain lion locally. In November I was driving from Syracuse to Binghamton, NY. He was stunned by the size of the animal as it was only 60 yards away from him. She said she was so curious about it that she went herself duringher lunch hour but by then it was gone. They have been absent from this state since the late 1800s; however, there have been a few isolated sightings. Today, while traveling south on Interstate 81, between Syracuse and Binghamton, I saw a Mountain Lion / Cougar/Panther, pick your noun. 2ba. 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. I would not be surprised if a rich person in CT owned a mountain lion illegally. Bear Mountain-Beacon Hwy, Route 9D Scenic Byway: Putnam: 8.08 miles: Bear Mountain Bridge: Rockland, Westchester . Hello. Well I have not seen another mountain lion since the dead one I saw on i-81. I was moving too fast and, once I had processed what I saw, I had gone too far to see it. Dutchess Quarry Caves appraised at $1.27M. Residents who see what they think is a mountain lion should report their sighting to the DEC at . 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. !We live in Sodus NY between Rochester and Syracuse. Had to be impressed with the subtle colors in those TX photos though! Where do I get my dream home, do I build it? Many residents in Western New York claimed to have seen a . I cant imagine escaped pets managed to find each other and breed, i am convinced they have always been here in hiding. Stay connected and informed on wildlife happenings local to you. 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. She said someone probably took it forthe fur. This 15-mile Empire State Trail section is an off-road paved trail, welcoming bicyclists and walkers of all abilities. 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? Some sightings are unbelievable. and the dispatcher showed interest. 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. He had some injuries deep gnashing but nothing life threatening. For helpful information on identifying mountain lion tracks and more, visit the Missouri Department of . 845-486-3900. Much like the earth quakes there, there was a time that it just was not really talked about in an informative manner. Greene NY. Love to see Pic's of those tracks. 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. "People are saying, literally, they saw a lion," Tollisen told the newspaper, adding that another resident became alarmed after finding large paw prints. I called the police (I think Castle Creek but can't recall-maybe Broome county sheriff- not sure.) Length varies from 5-9 feet (150-275 cm); this measurement includes the 26-32 inch (66-82 cm) tail. Its color was pretty uniformly red-not mixed or strips or anything like that. 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. Categories: Articles, Wakin . I keep doing google searches looking for evidence that others saw what I did on the side of the road that day. Hudson Valley Post sent the photo, seen above, to the New York State DEC and they confirmed the animal is a mountain lion. She said someone probably took it for the fur. Anyways what finally brought me to post was the fact that there recently was a Mountain Lion in NY. That's why I did the search. A $29 ticket buys you an all-you-can-eat buffet of bangers, knotwurst and kielbasa plus BBQ. When I first saw it sneaking along a field edge thats what I thought it was, a lab. They have stain too. One is the Eastern Timber Wolf and the other is the Catamount or mountain lion both of which are believed to have been extinct for the last 100 years in the Eastern United States. Follow the river to Dutchess County and discover new things to do, from touring grand historic homes. Such a great variety. 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. The most interesting finding, according to McGovern, was that the less people knew about the species, the higher risk they perceived about them. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance supervises support programs for families and individuals. Home Values By City. 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. This is directly on the NYS DEC website. from that 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. New York State officials released in-depth details about an impressive investigation following reports of a mountain lion in New York. Listing by: Jonelle Real Estate. Barton Orchards in Poughquag, NY is open daily during the U-Pick Season. 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. Click on the pins on the map to see the name and a link to more information about that place. So, I think it was probably young-although the pictures of the young mountainlions suggest that they are not solid in color. . This is not true. 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. I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. 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). I purchased a product from a company called Perma Chink. There are many images of mountain lions circulating on the internet with false claim they were taken in New York. It was defiantly a young one because of the size. Just saying but some of you encountered Bigfoot. What I saw was clearly most similar to a mountain lion. POLL: Do you see fall colors where you live? Mountain Lions in New York. I was just reading the start of this thread and read the one from Marathon. 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. So I hope this offers some info to folks who need it. It was thin and the fur on it was not fuzzy but short. If you check out this link http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/hc-milford-car-vs-mountain-lion-0612-20110611,0,2357918.story. However, the DEC reports there have been isolated sightings that involved cougars that are not native to New York. 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. As of right now, there is a 0 recorded population of mountain lions living in New York. -Sweet and round. It doesn't matter if it's in the summer or fall, Dutchess County has the best farms around. 193 Stormville Mountain Road, Stormville, NY 12582. Test-to-stay keeping exposed NY students in the classroom. My mom lives in Rome new york. I am in northern WESTCHESTER COUNTY and took this picture of a bobcat sauntering past my bedroom window at 11 am. We are proud to serve New City, Palisades, West Nyack, Highland Mills, Tappan, Thiells, Blauvelt, Circleville, Tomkins Cove, Orangeburg, and cities throughout the Lower Hudson Valley. $3,750,000. 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. 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 only after I looked at pictures of all kinds of animals that I started to read about Mountain lions in NY. 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. When he posted the video to his Facebook account . Last year (2010) on route 17 driving south I almost hit a black bear crossing the highway near Hancock, NY. i thought I saw a deer in the ditch, but as I went by, the figure looked back at me and it was definitely a mountain lion. I was amazed to see the lack of concern for mountain lions that roamed in the hills. I don't know if it is an escaped pet, a vagrant passing through, or a resident! Few years ago I talked to an older DEC officer while taking care of his wife. 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. This is a follow up to my post above. Wildlife experts were able to find tracks and scat from this lion. Thanks for the great 'Tour' everyone! 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 went into the house called my dad on the phone(and said Dad there is a monster in the backyard). I caught a few glimpses as they cheeped through the underbrush and watched them till they disappeared, about 10 seconds. Maybe there is an adolescentperiod when the body becomes solid color and the face is still round? This was in Jersey Hill State Forest, near Birdsall, NY (Allegany County)! 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. 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. If you did not see it but is familiar with the wild life around there, any ideas? I saw it at around 10:40am Tuesday morning. Amazing sight and never will forget this beautiful creature. I've seen a wolverine in Saugerties & they are reputed to live in Shokan also. There was no question this thing was not a regular house cat and far from domesticated. He noted the animal had a large rounded head with rounded ears and was bigger than a large dog. Mountain lions, by contrast, weigh 140 pounds on average. We've been here not even 5 months and marvel at the bountiful wildlife. New York Set To Open First Cannabis Dispensary Outside of NYC. Milan, I know exactly where I saw the dead animal so a wildlife person or ranger could easily investigate. NY 12543 Tel . My home is tongue and grove and it was drafty. Kohol said he immediately got back inside his car. It was 40-50 pounds, catlike round face, round tail that swept up at the end, very smooth fur, and very muscular. You probably won't find a mountain . Mountainview Garden Apartments has rental units ranging from 279-1400 sq ft starting at $1325. I was moving too fast and, once I had processed what I saw, I had gone too far to see it. However, the DEC can't confirm the animal seen in the photo was really spotted in the region because the person who took the photo hasn't contacted the DEC so they can investigate. 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. My fish don't grow bigger, stories don't change, I couldn't make up better, So: That's it. This scenic route follows the Maybrook Trailway north and west from there, passing by dense woods, farm fields, ponds and wetlands. Apparently someone picked it up, probably for its fur, because it was gone soon thereafter. Think of this process like planning a really expensive vacation! * For more Upstate New York outdoors on Facebook, go to Upstate NY Outdoors on NYup.com. What you're describing sounds more like one of those than anything else. I think that's proof enough. TX entries, so different and in its own way lovely. In about ten minutes, you'll stroll out into what must be one of the nicest viewpoints in the Hudson Valley, or anywhere else. If you did not see it but are familiar with the wild life around there, any ideas? Why wouldn't they continue on NY, with its vast state parks and overpopulation of deer? Not afraid of dogs, coyotes, or much else, either. I am an avid deer hunter, been hunting very hard and a lot for 20+ years now. I do not believe that they are both mirages. Homes for Sale. Wish someone would explore the woods off I-17. Officials shared photos from the investigation and reported that the animal was noticeably smaller than a mountain lion, and it was actually a cat. The head was rounded with pointed ears. Nothing I have ever heard before or since compared to the screaming I heard in the middle of the night. Zillow has 1075 homes for sale in Dutchess County NY. 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). I also took a picture of a large scat that was found on my neighbors back yard. It turned and walked into the swamps below my home. Stissing Mountain Rd. An absolutely beautiful animal, well-muscled, excellent specimen. I was late too. 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. 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. . As cats of any size are extremely elusive. I have read the threads above. My uncle saw a mountain lion in East Chatham late at night, crossing the road in front of him, in 2010. 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 believed to have originated in South Dakota. Range (1) Ridge (6) Summits (90) Dutchess County, New York is home to 99 summits, ridges, ranges, trails and other mountain features. Another sighting involved a wild cougar that traveled from South Dakota to New York. 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.

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