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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

Doing our part for the environment at Accabonac

Once again, on Saturday May 9th, EHSA took the lead in a community initiative supporting our natural environment. The Accabonac Harbor area, where many of us live, fish, hunt, oyster garden and watch the sunset  is one of the most beautiful settings in town. We led a group of friendly, ecology minded community members on a lovely spring Saturday morning, removing bags and bags of litter left by thoughtless people. We received thanks and recognition in the East Hampton Star. Join us next time. Where have you seen a particular need around town? Suggest a site 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.  

Announcements

EHSA commended by East Hampton Town

On Monday, November 24, 2025, representatives from the East Hampton Town Litter Action Committee, Christine Ganitsch and Tina Plesset, joined EHSA’s monthly meeting to present their Community Partner of the Year award to the Alliance.

EHSA spearheaded the collaborative initiatives to clean up Barcelona Point and Soak Hides Preserve; and also participated in similar work at Maidstone Park.

Members who have participated include Louis Forte, Terry O’Riordan, George Eldi, Rob Stanich, Brace Krag, Patrick Furlong and Bill O’Leary.

We look forward to long term cooperation with the EH Town Litter Action Committee and other local partners.

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.  

Announcements

Meeting Monday June 28

Note Alternate venue:

EHSA Monthly Meeting – Note alternate location

July 28, 2025  7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
34 Buell Ln Ext, East Hampton, NY 11937, USA

Regular monthly membership meeting; this time at Bill’s house, 34 Buell Lane Extension.
Just enter at either side gate and walk back to the pool area.
Bathing suits optional!See more details

Announcements, Education, Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife

DEC answers community questions at the March meeting

On March 31, two local officers of the DEC attended the meeting to explain their responsibilities and answer questions.

It was interesting to learn about their “typical workday,” as it turns out there is no such thing, since they are responsible to respond to calls at any hour. They are the first responders in the field.

They call upon the expertise and guidance of the respective DEC divisions such as wetlands, licensing and forest rangers.

There were a number of questions on fishing and hunting quotas, sizes and other related topics. In many cases, these guidelines are set by either the state or Federal Government and the role of the DEC is to enforce them.

Some good questions were asked about the local problems with phragmites which are prevalent in our local waters. The renewed presence of foxes even came up, they are being seen more in numerous places. We plan to make this an annual event and invite community participation.