Liane Danchak with her 10 point buck !

On December 8, 2021, Mark Puerschner presented a $1,000.00 check to the Sullivan County Federation of Sportsmen from the Correctional Officers and staff of the Sullivan County Correctional Facility Maximum Security Prison. The contribution is earmarked for the annual Kay Danchak Memorial Outdoor Youth Expo that is held each September. Next year's youth event is scheduled to be held on September 10, 2022 at the Grahamsville Fair Grounds. Mark was the Federation's 2020 Sportsman of the year. From left to right, Linda Loughrey - Federation Treasurer, John VanEtten - Federation President and Mark Puerschner.

On June 11, 2025, the Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs awarded scholarships to three Sullivan County Class of 2025 graduates.  Katie Dauch was awarded $2,500.  She will be attending SUNY Morrisville this fall.

(pictured L to R): John Van Etten, Federation President; Marlene Osterhout, Federation Secretary Treasurer (and Katie's Mom); Katie Dauch, Assistant Treasurer; Twila Herbert, Scholarship Committee co-Chair; Carl Lindsley, Scholarship Committee Co-Chair.

2025 Youth Ice Fishing

On Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, the Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs of Sullivan County, Inc. along with the Ted Boniface family, Enviro Ventures, NG Gilbert, the 10 Mile River Boy Scout camp in Narrowsburg, NY and Fur, Fin and Feather who co-sponsored the 2025 Youth Ice Fishing Contest. To our delight, 162 children were in attendance.  A new record for this event.


The largest fish measurements went out to:

Jacob Hessinger for a 27" Pickerel 

Henry Krum for a 14 1/4" Crappie 

Hudson Boniface for a 7" Panfish

Parker Ruvino for a 13 1/4" Perch

 

There were many prizes given to many, many participants. Food consisted of hot dogs, hot cocoa, tea, many cold beverages, along with a large assortment of chips, snack cakes and candy. 

We'd like to give a huge shout out of thanks to all the Federation members for participating through volunteer efforts and everyone that had a hand in making this event a success. 

With our most sincere appreciation and thank you,

 

Marlene Osterhout


 

Susan Otto, Marlene Muthig, Linda Loughrey, Sharon Carroll at the 2023 Kay Danchak Memorial Youth Outdoor Expo

                        

Billie West, Bill Danchak, Jack Danchak, Linda Loughrey at 2020 Coyote Banquet

FEDERATION FISH STOCKING - APRIL 2025

Good times at Coyote Banquet

Coyote Weigh-In Committee