New York State officials released in-depth details about an impressive investigation following reports of a mountain lion in New York. We have watched them at my dad's in Conklin. 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 lions (Puma concolor) scat revealed that the animal had traveled 1,800 miles in the last seven years to areas such as Minnesota, Wisconsin and, surprisingly, the Adirondacks in New York, where not much is known about the mountain lion population. In the late 1800s black panther were all over Allegany county and troublesome, it's in the town histories. The sale was on the agenda for the Orange County Legislature's Rules Committee on Wednesday. Wish someone would explore the woods off I-17. It offers 15 acres of Hudson Valley history, with the Mount Beacon fire tower and the Beacon Incline Railway as local icons in the region.You can stop at multiple observation platforms, climb to the top of the fire tower, and even take a trail over to the Fishkill Ridge Conversation Area. 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. Around 1930, all of them were hunted to extinction. 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. 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. I have posted these places hoping tohear from others who saw what I did. She said someone probably took it forthe fur. If possible, photograph the animal. My father was born an raised in WV so he's seen panthers/Cougars while growing up. 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. Ronald Kette. 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. I have seen a bobcat up close and personal, it actually stalked me so quietly I didn't even know. My wife and I saw one between Milford and Mt. All Dutchess County Government employees are employed under the labor agreements listed above. Enjoy! More details on their natural history and distribution are available on the Eastern Cougar page. The DEC has never released cougars, despite what you may hear to the contrary. 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. Few years ago I talked to an older DEC officer while taking care of his wife. It Was A Mountain Lion!! Hello. 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. 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. If the other poster saw the parent in May and I saw a dead adolescent one in November I bet that there is one that has set up a resident in the area. 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. I live in Rochester, N.H. Last year in 2018, I saw a (black)Mountain Lion in my back yard. I no longer believe that I did see a mountain lion. Upstate is a perfect environment for such an animal to thrive. I wish he was still with us to finally see others are now confirming what he had said for yrs. Eastern cougars (mountain lions) do not have a native, self sustaining population in New York State. Wish I had the B****! No more! 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 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. For helpful information on identifying mountain lion tracks and more, visit the Missouri Department of . Back in the early 1980s I was getting ready for work , I lived at the edge of the Alabama swamps in East Shelby New York I heard what sounded like a small child screaming from behind my neighbors house . I'll be going out tomorrow morning to try and find tracks in the frozen snow. It was 40-50 pounds, catlike round face, round tail that swept up at the end, very smooth fur, and very muscular. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. I believe there is actually a good population. 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. Maybe a mountain lion? Amazing sight and never will forget this beautiful creature. When I first saw it sneaking along a field edge thats what I thought it was, a lab. Up until now, whenever I've seen reports of sightings, I've taken them with a grain of salt. "People are saying, literally, they saw a lion," Tollisen told the newspaper, adding that another resident became alarmed after finding large paw prints. She said she would have someone check it out. But this does substantiate previous claims of sightings, at least in my humble opinion. Up To 8-Foot Long, 160-Pound Mountain Lion On The Loose In Greenwich, Conn. June 9, 2011 / 11:45 PM / CBS New York. It was obviously dead but its face and body were intact. I watched it for about 10 seconds until it dissapeared into the woods. 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. @dreambee, it is a big process but worth it in the end if you work with the right "team". Listing by: Jonelle Real Estate. 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. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. 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. We also dont know if theyre native, formerly captive animals, or if there is anything there at all.. It had a very long tail that had fur that wasstraight (not fuzzy or curly) and the tail was rope-like. Mountain lions are far from extinct in upstate NY. It was not a large house cat, it was unmistakable. Many residents in Western New York claimed to have seen a . Hudson Valley Post sent the photo, seen above, to the New York State DEC and they confirmed the animal is a mountain lion. "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. 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. 100% positive, absolutely no doubt. Previous Events. We then both realized that it was a Mountain Lion and declared it out loud at the same time. 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. October 30, 2015 View 213 Stissing Mountain Road, Pine Plains, NY 12567 property records including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. This was early 1983 or 84. I just want to say that I SAW a Black Panther today!! I am an avid deer hunter, been hunting very hard and a lot for 20+ years now. You cant go to the person who lives next door to say, Hey what do you use? Tracks are typically domestic dog or coyote or unidentifiable. But the long drooped tail and arched back said that they must have been juvenile mountain lions. Today, while traveling south on Interstate 81, between Syracuse and Binghamton, I saw a Mountain Lion / Cougar/Panther, pick your noun. POLL: Do you see fall colors where you live? 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. I was late too. Find list of school closings and delays for Dutchess. 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. Sightings have been confirmed in Michagan one was killed on a Missouri or Indiana freeway. Mountainview Garden Apartments has rental units ranging from 279-1400 sq ft starting at $1325. 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. Wldnerness: Can you put me in touch with any of the state Dec/Rangers/etc from that area?". In June 2019, the Town of Halfmoon warned residents that other residents reported "sightings of a mountain lion." Bobcats are plentiful across Connecticut and are between 18 and 35 pounds. I was born an raised in Orleans County NY near Lake Ontario. All I got was a few snide comments. I was moving too fast and, once I had processed what I saw, I had gone too far to see it. I called the police (I think Castle Creekbut can't recall-maybe Broome county sheriff- not sure.) Wildlife experts were able to find tracks and scat from this lion. The main reason people believe that there is a mountain lion population is that there have been some reported sightings. The GPS coordinates are 41.9917586 (latitude), -73.755407 (longitude) and the approximate elevation is 873 feet (266 meters) above sea level. There is so much hilly land up here and alot of deep woods for them to hide. Wildlife Professional January/February Issue. 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. Listen anytime, anywhere. 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. I called the police (I think Castle Creek but can't recall-maybe Broome county sheriff- not sure.) 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. 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 ? I would say its back would have been about 2-3 feet off the ground had it been standing. 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). 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. Living in Westchester just 8 miles from the I have seen numerous foxes and coyotes. There is no doubt there are Mountain Lions in Otsego County. In fact, I would have been quite surprised to hear that they existed in this country at all. Kohol said he immediately got back inside his car. 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. Dutchess County Jail. Sign up to stay up-to-date on wildlife science, news and events. Book a free, on-site estimate today on any one of our services. And now, a mountain lion was killed in Connecticut in a road accident. !Scares me to think how I used to ride my bike with my brother through those country roadS!! They've also been seen in Saugerties. My home is tongue and grove and it was drafty. I checked for tracks but couldn't find anything other than deer tracks. " Recent researchon suitability of habitat in the Northeast for mountain lions seems to point to a section of the Adirondacks as crucial habitat. Cougars are commonly mistaken for wild bobcats, fishers and coyotes, as well as domestic housecats and dogs. I purchased a product from a company called Perma Chink. It was bigger than a German Shepard too. I looked for that one but no luck. That area has so much super remote places they have lots of space to hide. Mountain lions, on the other hand, weigh in at between 130 to 150 pounds for males and between 65 and 90 pounds for females. i found a video that has questionable proof that the . The legs were long. If you did not see it but are familiar with the wild life around there, any ideas? 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. Advancing wildlife conservation policy issues. He also noted the catlike gate of the animal. There are many images of mountain lions circulating on the internet with false claim they were taken in New York. This man had no reason to lie and I truly believe what he saidmakes total sense. 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? 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. Stissing Mountain Rd. All photos below have been circulating amongst the internet with FALSE claim they are from New York. Captions next to the images indicate where the original photo was taken. The most interesting finding, according to McGovern, was that the less people knew about the species, the higher risk they perceived about them. Every bobcat, coyote, big dog, etc that is spotted; People cry "Mountain Lion" PURCHASE Deep in the heart of estate country, among the mansions, country clubs and schools of Purchase, lurks, maybe, a lone predator with an insatiable appetite for squirrels, raccoons and other small mammals. 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