On Tuesday 4/11 the East Hampton Town Board voted unanimously to permit Turkey hunting to residents with a town hunting permit on the town lands that already permit small game hunting. Thank you to the Maidstone Gun Club, the Montauk Boatmen and Captains Association, and every other local institution that came out in our support. The town lands will however be closed to hunting beginning the Thursday before Memorial Day.
Our 4/24 meeting will be a SIX (6) PM at Ashawagh Hall featuring guest speaker and Turkey Hunting expert Brian Leslie. We will also have Turkey meat snacks thanks to a Wild Fall Turkey generously donated to EHSA by Rich Hamilton.
The Maidstone Gun Club, where many of us socialize and practice shooting, is under attack by outside forces. They have created a separate account for the sole purpose of managing and maintaining their ongoing substantial expenses to defend the club.
Please consider donating to the fund. No amount is too small. Donations can be sent to PO Box 1588, East Hampton, NY 11937. Checks should be made payable to Maidstone Gun Club Legal Defense Fund.
Should you wish to make a cash donation or inquire about wire transfers, please reach out to Stephanie via phone: 631-537-7887 or email: maidstonegunclub@usa.net.
Per resolution of the Directors of the EHSA, membership is no longer restricted exclusively to East Hampton Residents.
Residents of Southampton, and locations further afield with an interest in preserving our local fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities are welcome to join as Associate Members and to participate in any EHSA activities.
Members must be at least eighteen (18) years old, be a legal resident of the Town of East Hampton or own real property within the Town of East Hampton.
Associate Members must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
Members and Associate Members must pay any initiation and/or annual membership fee or assessment as determined by the Board of Directors and meet any and all other requirements as determined by the Board of Directors as they deem appropriate.
Future Directors will be elected from the pool of TEH resident Members.
Winter is coming…and so is Canada Goose season. We have three dates reserved again this year in the goose pits of Water Mill.
If you are an EHSA member and would like one of the goose hunting spots, email bol3000.yahoo.com@hubspotstarter.net and send us your preferred date(s).
Goose Dates: Early morning until about noon
Sunday, December 11
Sunday, December 18
Sunday, January 15
Exact costs and other details to come. You must register your interest now, or we will have to give up unclaimed spots.
This is one of our most popular events and does fill up, so sign up here and have fun while also supporting the Alliance’s mission to perpetuate our local outdoor heritage. The Miss Montauk always does a great job of finding catchable fish for the kids. Here are a few pictures of what it is like.
Click through to sign up and also pay your dues if needed. Non Members CAN take this opportunity to join EHSA and get the deal of the century (do the math).
Monthly Meeting of the #EastHamptonSportsmensAlliance
Mon July 25th 7:00 pm
SCOVILLE HALL (NOTE CHANGE IN VENUE), 17 Meetinghouse Lane, Amagansett
GUEST SPEAKER: @mikeinthefield Mike Wright, Author of “In The Field” weekly at 27east.com/sports Mike will discuss local fishing action and best practices for releasing sportfish unharmed
Each year the EHSA sponsors an annual “Take a Kid Fishing Trip” which is 100% free and paid for children by the EHSA and its donors.
The trip will be aboard the Miss Montauk on Tuesday August 16th, sailing at 5pm and returning to the dock at 9pm. All bait and tackle is included, though those who want to bring their own gear are welcome to do so.
The EHSA Monthly Membership Meeting is on Monday, April 25th, 2022 @ 7:00pm, Ashawagh Hall, Springs
Special Guest Speaker: Dan Rogers, Esq.
Dan Rogers is representing local Baymen & people who have and are still challenging the judicial system about access to “Truck Beach”, Amagansett, NY.
This issue can have far reaching impacts on some of the traditions that Town residents have enjoyed for generations as far as access to waterfront/beach-like lands for recreational and/or commercial use of marine waters in our Town.
Hope to see y’all there!
EHSA Board of Directors
Hunting, fishing, shellfishing and other wildlife activities within the Town of East Hampton, New York and nearby areas.
