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Announcements

Sunset Cruise Thursday July 16th

Thursday, July 16th; 7PM sharp -9PM on the Miss Montauk: Montauk Marine Basin, 426 West Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954

Make your payment below to book. $30 per person. Kids 12 and under half price.  Payment in advance is required.

At a nominal cost, East Hampton Sportsmen’s Alliance members, family, friends and prospective members are invited to enjoy a night out – a sunset motor off of Montauk Point.

Non-members – Are you interested in outdoor traditional activities in and around East Hampton such as fishing, hunting and related social events? Come meet the group and have a subsidized evening out on us. Check us out here and consider joining.

Why is the cost subsidized? When members get to know each other better, it makes our Alliance stronger.

Payment in advance is required. Kids 12 and under half price.  Others, $30 per person.

2026 EHSA Sunset Cruise

On board the Miss Montauk!

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Other notes and details:

  • BYO food and drink; and maybe some for others.
    • Indoor seating and tables on board 
  • We are cruising, not fishing, so leave your tackle at home.
  • The boat will be spic and span for this cocktail hour event. No waders or deck boots required, but no high heels either.  
Announcements

FISH WITH A MONTAUK LEGEND this summer! Raffle to support EHSA

Raffle for a chance at a half-day inshore PRIVATE fishing charter out of Montauk with Captain Joe McBride, long time President of the Montauk Captains Assn, https://www.ehsportsmen.com/raffle1/. Enter as many times as you like. Benefits the East Hampton Sportsmen’s Alliance.

The trip is worth about $1,000. Winner will be chosen by a randomizer program and then notified on July 29.

Your choice of August or early September weekday. All equipment and bait for 4-6 people covered.

Click here to participate AND support EHSA.

Announcements, Education, Events, News

Clam School – Mentors Needed. June 13 or 14 TBC – Tide/weather dependent

Can you out-clam your neighbors?

If the answer is “yes,” the East Hampton Sportsmen’s Alliance may need your help.

We’re looking for a resident clam whisperer, shellfish savant, or otherwise accomplished mud enthusiast to lead a clamming teach-in somewhere on the East End this June. The goal is to pass along a little local knowledge, get members and families out on the water, and enjoy a social gathering while the East End is at its best.

Bragging rights are welcome. Expertise is preferred. Waders are optional.

If you want to get involved, email us at easthamptonsportsmen@gmail.com

Announcements

Gerard Drive Trash Clean Up – May 9th @ 10AM

Join us!  We are sponsoring the first spring litter pickup on May 9th at Gerard Drive.  This clean up is in partnership with the East Hampton’s Litter Action Committee. 

We will meet at 10AM at the Gerard Point parking area at the end of the road near the inlet. There are three general areas of focus:
(1) the Gerard Drive roadway;
(2) the Gerard Point beach and parking lots; and
(3) the environs on town properties of which there are five. 

Vests, pickup tools, gloves and bags will be provided. Gratitude guaranteed

Together, these efforts protect water quality while preserving the character of our community.  

Hunting

Abundant geese for 2026 hunts

We filled four pits over the course of the season, putting a lot of smiles on faces and meat in freezers. Three out of the four were limits+. These hunts are a thrill for new and veteran hunters alike and we hope to have at least this level of participation next year.

Friday after Thanksgiving. Limited out by 8AM. First blood ever for Levi
Sunrise warm up for a day filled with tall tales.
Vintage 10 gauge double trigger side by side gets the job done.
Tutelage
Goose breast pastrami in the making – slice it thin
Lots of meat per bird compared to duck
Livers and hearts – seared on a skillet. Literally the best part.
Legs – Confit
Announcements

Chowder Chowdown

It was a beautiful autumn day and Terry made another amazing chowder! The annual Chowdown benefits the Springs Food Pantry and was very well attended – over 20 chowders and 350 tickets sold. We also got a lot of interest in our organization and hopefully new members!

Announcements

Join us. Easy fishing outing on a summer afternoon

Come fish.  About half a dozen EHSA members are taking this summer Thursday afternoon 8/21 to add fish to the freezer on the Lazybones (1-5 PM, 474 W Lake Dr MTK) and invite others to join. 

It’s not the serious outing that this fall’s planned full-day Blackfish trip will be, but this is SO easy – your tackle/bait or theirs, THEY worry about finding fish for you and you leave with clean, bagged filets ready for the grill.  Pricing below – pays for itself with fish flesh?  Play hooky and enjoy the second to last week of summer.  

Education, Events, Hunting, Opinion

The annual LI Youth Hunters Ed Program is incredibly good.


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.

https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2025/2/dec-announces-youth-conservation-program-dates