EHSA and the EH Town Litter Action Committee removed fifteen garbage bags of disgusting litter from throughout Maidstone Park – one of East Hampton’s signature spots. Why it is necessary to educate people that using idyllic public spaces as their personal garbage cans is not cool is beyond us.
Bring your questions and suggestions as we discuss all topics with these fellow sportsmen.
Discussion will be driven by what Members care/ask about, but count on learning about at least these topics:
– Fishermen/boat captains always have comments on slots and limits and timing of the announcements.
– How the state run spring turkey sites gone (e.g. Barcelona Neck). Is that oversight still needed?
– There are areas of state land in Montauk such as Hither Hills that seem like more hunting should be allowed.
– There are areas of EH/MTK that seem in need of prescribed burns to avoid wildfires. Are downed pine beetle trees a risk?
– Recreational lobstering topics.
– Any examples of avian flu on waterfowl populations observed?
– Any chance of an increased bag limit on Canada geese? Tons of them around.
– Any special insights on lack of ducks?
– Any examples anywhere of successful anti litter campaigns or enforcement?
– Non resident, comercial-looking, fishing/shellfishing in our waters. What’s up with that?
– Upstate, the duck and goose seasons are short and too early. Tons of geese everywhere. Does complaining/suggesting to DEC help in maybe making changes?
Please arrive early or on time, as we expect a big turnout and have a lot to cover.
DEC’s Hunter Education Program is offering a free two-day hands-on youth hunting safety course on April 12 and 13. It is held from 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on both days at the Peconic River Sportsman’s Club in Manorville.
Participants will be taught and supervised by a plethora of certified Hunter Education Instructors, including professional trainers, state game wardens, and senior Peconic River Sportsmen’s Club members. This heavily resourced NY state program is leaps and bounds more valuable and meaningful than any online or local option. Get sense for it here.
Open to ages 12 to 16 who have not yet already completed Hunters Ed. The class is limited to 30 participants.
Applications must be returned by March 24, 2025,
Participants who successfully complete the program will receive their Hunter Education Training Certificate. This certificate is required to purchase a hunting license, and is valid for life and in all states.
Part of the “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative.
In July, The East Hampton Sportsmen’s Alliance entered its first ever boat in the Montauk Grand Slam fishing tournament, which takes place annually over two days. Twenty eight crews competed to land the highest combined weight of four species – Sea Bass, Fluke, Bluefish and Porgy – in pursuit of an $8,000 prize and 364 days of bragging rights. The Alliance sponsored the boat’s entry fee, with any winnings to be split between EHSA, as a fundraiser, and the fishermen.
Captain Patrick Furlong was lauded for putting into service his newly re-powered boat, the Golden Goose, and for being game to navigate far and wide in pursuit of Grand Slam glory. The other two EHSA crew members were Peter Van Scoyoc and David Yonke.
The crew fished hard in what was a fun, but grueling two-day event. Most competing entries had larger boats and crews, with eight or more lines in the water, compared to EHSA’s three. By landing all four species, a feat that only about half of the boats pulled off, and finishing in the middle of the pack at the final weigh in, the EHSA boat punched above its weight.
Fishing twenty-two hours over a two-day period, the team traveled nearly 50 miles to near-off-shore locations from Cartwright and the Frisbees to Submarine Buoy to Cerberus and everywhere in-between. The team managed to land nice Fluke and Porgies bottom fishing high-low rigs with clams, squid and artificial lures on the first day, but struggled to find bluefish and sizable sea bass (although 50+ fish were caught). On day two the team was able to locate a pocket of legal sea bass, finally putting a ~2 pound fish in the boat Sunday morning. With three of the four species in the bag, EHSA turned to trolling for the thus-far elusive bluefish. Finally, about two hours before the tournament end, the Alliance crew put a size-challenged 1.1 lb Blue in the boat, completing the four species Grand Slam. Other species caught over the weekend ranged from lizardfish and sea robin (which served as excellent bait) to rays, sharks and mackerel.
We count a good number of experienced fishermen amongst the ranks of EHSA members and are looking for added support next year for Patrick, Peter and David in next year’s effort.
Sorry folks, due the rough weather forecast (small craft advisory – too rough for kids) we are postponing the kids fishing trip Tuesday out of Montauk.
A rain date before school starts will be announced shortly.
PURCHASE/RESERVE HERE: http://ehsportsmen.com/shop
Put in the comments how many kids you’re bringing
OR call or text Terry at 631 905 2490
bol3000@yahoo.com so we know you’re coming and reserve your spot.
Annual Kids Fishing Trip
East Hampton Sportsmen’s Alliance
Miss Montauk – 426 West Lake Drive
Tuesday evening, August 15, 5PM – 9PM
Rain Date Aug 16th
Up to 3 Kids Free
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.
Members (Must be current on dues)
Adults – $75
Non-Members
Adults – $90 each
Kids – Up to three per adult FREE, $30 each thereafter
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.
Annual Kids Fishing Trip
East Hampton Sportsmen’s Alliance
Miss Montauk – 426 West Lake Drive
Tuesday evening, August 30, 5PM – 9PM
Members Kids Free
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.
Members (Must be current on dues)
Kids – Free. Up to three per adult
Adults – $60 each (slightly subsidized)
Non-Members
Rods, bait, tackle and gratuity included
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).
