JimmyDaSavage

Not sure if anyone saw this but it was in the paper yesterday and online. I copied and pasted the article and attached the pic as you have to be a subscriber to read the article online. The first officially confirmed Long Island coyote sighting was announced Monday by the Department of Environmental Conservation in Bridgehampton, and the agency is investigating whether others are in the area, a spokesman said. "To the best of my knowledge, this is the first confirmed sighting in Nassau and Suffolk counties," Bill Fonda of the DEC said in an email. "DEC would not expect to see a coyote in Bridgehampton, but there have been many reports of coyote sightings on Fishers Island." DEC staff examined a photo provided by an area farmer and confirmed it a coyote, Fonda said in an email. "When staff go out they will look for other things like paw tracks . . . that might indicate that this animal is in the area," Fonda said. Richard Wesnofske, 50, a farmer who said he saw the creature in his potato field in adjoining Water Mill, snapped a photo with his iPhone around 7 a.m. Monday, June 24. The creature gave him a glance, said Wesnofske, and looked to be "in no hurry to run away. . . . [it] went about his business and didn't seem affected by seeing me." Wesnofske said he sent the photo to a hunting guide. The guide, who said he had seen a coyote in recent years, sent the photo to the DEC. Mike Bottini, a wildlife biologist in East Hampton, said he's been expecting a coyote "would make it out this way," having heard of their presence in Queens and Manhattan and seen evidence -- tracks, scat and photos -- of a breeding population on Fishers Island. It could have either swum the Long Island Sound or crossed from New York City, said Javier Monzon, a postdoctoral fellow at Stony Brook University and a coyote expert. If the coyote took the city route, it would be surprising for it to be first spotted so far east, he said. Coyote characteristicsLooks similar to a medium-sized German shepherd. One distinguishing feature -- runs with its tail down Makes yipping, yelping, howling sounds Lives in mated pairs, family units, usually not in packs Eats mostly rabbits and rodents, but also grasshoppers, berries, melon, carrion, cats, small dogs, pet food, garbage Sighted in New York City and its northern suburbs; also on Fishers Island Source: NYS DEC, Cornell Cooperative Extension

Holy cow one of the best story's I have read in a very long time. Can't wait for more!

I went out to Hither Hills a few times and did not see one deer. My dad and brother saw a few but no shot chances. Was a rough one. I bow hunt out there and do really well though.

That's awesome when they slow it down.

Going out Monday on stand by. Hoping to get a spot. Been out 4 times and have not seen a deer yet. My worst season to date. Will see what happens.

LET'S GO RANGERS!

Sounds like a lot of people are seeing deer in otis pike and rocky point. Tough to get shots off though as the deer seem to be highly spooked and on the run from pushes. I have hunted twice so far in montauk and have yet to see a deer. Hoping Wed. for a broadside shot. One can hope lol.

Best of luck Whelen. I will be out there Wednesday. Bring one home!

This was randomly in my backyard yesterday on Long Island eating something it had caught. I have never seen one around here before.

congrats!

Congrats. She posted her pic on the long island facebook hunting page and got a bunch of congrats. Sounds like you had a fantastic and wild day. Late season gun is so much fun!

Best of luck. Knock one down!

Did not see anything at Hither Hills in Montauk today. My brother saw a deer late but it was running. The state land property was like a war zone. Tons of shots. Figured a lot of deer had to be taken. When I got back only 2 were reported. a 31 lb yearling and a 1.7 year old shed buck 83 lbs. Lots of deer still around I guess. Going back out with my dad tomorrow and will see what happens. Good luck all!

So excited for tomorrow.

Where is everyone Hunting at. I will be Hunting in Hither Hills out in the Montauk area. Looking forward to it and best of luck to everyone!

I will be out Monday the 7th, Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 16th. Hoping for the best!

Congrats man. Awesome buck!

Wonderful let the criminals know which houses to rob and which not to. Very smart uh huh.

Congrats on the first with a bow. You must be so pumped up right now. Enjoy!

This is the first photo I can find of myself with deer. I am in the middle. Taken in Vermont circa 1982. Of course not my deer but my dad and grandfathers who got me into Hunting from a very young age. I was very happy on this day.

My dad has a barrett wildcat crossbow. He has had it for a long time. I never got into it cause it was not allowed but I will definitely give it a try if it becomes legal.

I am using a gun but when I went to sign up yesterday for the late season shotgun on Long Island the DEC officer told everyone definitely no crossbows. That sucks bucks but you will get to use it sometime soon!

Signed up for my spot today. Got the one I wanted. 2nd Wednesday Jan. 16th in Hither Hills.

Bow- one doe opening day on Long Island. Saw some nice bucks but not in range. Vermont rifle season- 4 point Buck Long Island Shotgun season in January- We shall see!

My brother picked today at 8am and got the spot he wanted for opening day Jan. 7th. My dad picks tomorrow at 2:30 and I the o so lucky one get to pick Wed. at 2:30 lol