SSWA News

Green Key Card needed at Southaven Park.

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:16:24 GMT

It was brought to my attention that this Fall, all duck hunters signing up for the lottery at the park each session, will NOW need to have a Green Key Card to pay the $10.00 fee. All non-residents or people without a green key card will now pay $20.00 a sessiion. Suffolk County residents can get their card at the West Sayville offices (located in the west sayville golf course). get yours today to pay the lesser price.

Our Members make it happen!!!

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:12:56 GMT

I would like to thank all the members who helped out Sunday, Oct 24th at the SSWA's 30th Anniversary Duckboat Show and Waterfowl Festival. The day was a big success with the most delightful weather (thank you again GOD). Our members came through to provide the man, and women power, to make our show happen. Our success year after year is a direct result of the help at the show. If the stations are well manned, we can get the most out of the day (either monetarily or helping spread the word about the SSWA).

Thank you again to: John Adams, Erik Tallbe Sr. and Jr., Ron Sineo, Richie Franks Jr. and Sr., George Duguid, Billy Hartman, Mike Marran, Jim Marron, Erik Kyle and Kody Tirpak, Joe Leggio, Steve Schratwiesser, Steve Jendricks, Murney Lewis, Joe Noble, Al Tuzzolo, Tom Gresser, Ronny Pliszak, Danny Karam, John D'Avino, Susan Tallbe and son-in-law Rob, Michelle Ashley and Sabrina Adams, Marty Hartmann, Kelly Hamilton with the decoy painting.Thanks to John Ferguson for the tent and Kenny Strnad for the Pepsi. If I forgot someone please let me know and I'll correct it. Once again, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!!!!

Look for SOUTHSHOREWATERFOWLERS ON FACEBOOK

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:52:17 GMT

Look on facebook for the new page for the SSWA. You can use it as a forum where you can post messages on the wall for everyone to see. If you are a member in good standing, you will be accepted as a friend if you request it. check it out.

look at SOUTHSHOREWATERFOWLERS.

Handicapped-access Blind is dedicated!

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:19:27 GMT

The dedication for the Wounded Warriors Project of a handicapped-access duck hunting blind and fishing platform at Southaven County Park occurred on Monday, November 29th. The ribbon cutting ceremony happened at 2pm, officially opening the blind. Curt Matzinger, past president of SSWA, spoke on behalf of the SSWA as several SSWA members looked on. Officers John Adams, Ron Sineo, and Erik Tallbe were on hand as well. During the ceremony, the Suffolk County Parks Commissioner presented the SSWA with a Proclamation signed by the County Executive, Steve Levy. Curt Matzinger accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the SSWA.

This officially makes blind #9 available for the rest of the duck hunting season. THe SSWA invites all of its wounded Warrior friends, and other handicapped sportsmen and women to take advantage of this newly retro-fitted facility. The lottery for blind use occurs every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday during the duck hunting season. More information can be found by checking the Suffolk County Parks website, or by calling the Southaven Park Check Station at (631) 854-1414. Remember that a green Key Card is required.

Special congratulations and thanks to Curt Matzinger and John Adams for their efforts and determination to see this project come to fruition. Thanks to all the SSWA members who assisted over the past 2 year period to help make this project a reality.

Wounded Warrior Picture Gallery

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:04:48 GMT

Go to the Gallery section and check out the pictures from the Blind 9 Project - Wounded Warrior Project that was completed and dedicated on November 29th, 2010. We are so proud to be a part of this great co-operative effort between the SSWA, Suffolk County Parks, Riverhead Building Supply, and St. Charles Hospital. We cannot do enough for our wounded men and women of the armed forces and we hope they can utilize this plarform to reconnect with the great outdoors.

BIRDS OF PREY, A BIG HIT AT THE MEETING

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:05:01 GMT

THE MARCH MEETING WAS A SPECIAL TREAT WITH A GREAT PRESENTATION ON BIRDS OF PREY. THERE WERE LIVE HAWKS, FALCONS AND OWLS OF VARIOUS TYPES, AND THE PRESENTERS DID A GREAT JOB, AND KEPT THE AUDIENCE ON THE EDGE OF THEIR SEATS FOR OVER AN HOUR. MANY THANKS TO GEORGE DUGUID, WHO ARRANGED FOR THE PRESENTATION! kEEP CHECKING THE PHOTO GALLERY. AS CURT HAS PROMISED TO POST SOME PICTURES IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

Waterfowl I.D. Class April 9th

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:58:08 GMT

Long Time SSWA member George Grivas announced to me he will be giving a Waterfowl Identification Course to be held on Saturday, April 9th, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 340 Union Blvd, West Islip 11795. Anyone interested in signing up, call George at 718-470-0571. It's a great way of learning how to identify waterfowl, both on the water and in flight. Call now. Class is filling up.

SSWA Dinner at Fisherman's Catch Restaurant

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:16:47 GMT

The SSWA held it's 7th Annual Dinner at the Fisherman's Catch restaurant in Point Lookout. We had a full house(max capacity) attending. From the feedback that I received, All the guys and their "Waterflowers" had a really good time. Thanks again to Bruce Larsen, owner of the Catch, for another terrific meal and night. Everyone had fun with the raffles and auctions, and hopefully, everyone went home with something. Honoree Steve Sanford and family all enjoyed the night alot. Steve is committed to the SSWA and to conserving and preserving the duck hunting tradition. Steve is doing some pen and inks that we can use on our next shirt. Thanks again to all that attended. Steve did a watercolor on a thank you card to me, and I have it framed and on the wall already. thanks Steve.

Plaque to be placed at Handicapped - Access Blind

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:38:56 GMT

On Tuesday, April 12th, I attended a Suffolk County Sportsman's Advisory meeting, and the Suffolk County Parks Commissioner was in attendance. I presented the plaque on behalf of the SSWA. It commemorates the Handicapped-Access Blind at Southaven Park. The Parks department will be setting this plaque in a Boulder which will be positioned at the beginning of the handicap ramp to blind #9 at Southaven Park.

SPRING YOUTH WILD TURKEY HUNT ON STATE MANAGED LANDS IN SUFFOLK COUNTY - APRIL 23 - 24, 2011

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:11:52 GMT

REQUIREMENTS:

Hunters must be 12-15 years old, and must have completed the Hunter Ed. course, and must have both a junior hunting license and a turkey permit.
12-13 yr olds must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or an adult over 21 yrs of age, with written permission from the parent or legal guardian,
14-15 yr olds, same as above, except that the accompanying adult can be over 18.
The accompanying adult must have a current hunting license and turkey permit. The adut may assist the youth hunter, (including calling) but MAY NOT CARRY A FIREARM OR BOW, or kill or attempt to kill a wild turkey during the youth hunt.
SHOOTING HOURS ARE FROM 1/2 HOUR BEFORE SUNRISE TO NOON EACH DAY.
The bag limit for youth weekend is one bearded bird. This becomes part of the youth's regular season bag limit od 2 bearded birds. A second bird may be taken beginning May 1, in upstate NY.
All other wild turkey hunting regulations are in effect.

PUBLIC HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES fOR YOUTH TURKEY HUNT IN SUFFOLK COUNTY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DEC MANAGED LANDS:

OTIS PIKE
ROCKY POINT
WESTHAMPTON
WEST TIANA
BARCELONA NECK
SARNOFF

A SEASONAL ACCESS PERMIT will be required to hunt the above mentioned DEC managed Lands during Youth Turkey weekend. THE EAST HAMPTON COOPERATIVE AREA IS NOT OPEN FOR THE SPRING YOUTH TURKEY HUNT.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO REPORT TO THE CHECK STATION ON THE MORNING OF THE HUNT. Parking aeas will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Permittees must park at numbered parking areas only if the site quota is not filled.

ALL VEHICLES must be parked in appropriate designated parking areas with vehicle pass visible through the windshield.

Access only on same side of road as parking site.

PARKING PROHIBITED 1 hour before and after shooting hours.

SUCCESSFUL HUNTERS ON STATE LAND MUST BRING THE HARVESTED BIRD TO THE RIDGE CHECK STATION so that the DEC can record biological data to help evaluate the seasn. THE check station will be open from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm on both days. Also, All birds harvested must be reported by phone or via the internet within 48 hrs. (1-866-426-3778)