Upstate NY Hunter Threatens Officer After Illegally Taking 2 Deer

Not only did this hunter break the law, but he put this officer in an scary situation.

It's nothing new... dumb hunters getting caught doing things they shouldn't be in New York State. From posting illegal takes on social media, to using noodles to bait a bear... the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has seen and handled it all.

But this hunter went a step farther than just breaking the law.

Aggravated Hunter Causing Chaos

Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Vencak recently got insight on a hunter from Otsego County who took two bucks illegally during archery season. The officer was able to contact the man, but immediately ran into trouble.

According to authorities, the suspect was extremely uncooperative. He went as far as threatening Officer Vencak, forcing him to call in other officers for backup.

Luckily, those reinforcements came to help in full force.

NYSP & Ranger to the Rescue

Lieutenant Terrell, from New York State Police, quickly responded to the scene, alongside Forest Ranger Laymon. They were able to get the subject to comply, though it was clearly a difficult process.

Officers determined the subject never bought archery privileges for the season... charging him for hunting without a big game license and for taking two deer other than permitted by law.

The case is still pending in the Town of Milford Court.

27 Images of Upstate New York's Most Magnificent Landmarks

I've lived here my entire life, and I'm not sure I realized just how beautiful the Empire State truly is. There's no shortage of stunning landscapes and breathtaking views throughout the great State of New York.

It doesn't matter where you live, or where you travel, New York residents are never far from a gorgeous beach, a picturesque state park, or an awe-inspiring mountain.

In 2018, a photographer named Demetri Andritsakis made a 3-and-a-half-minute drone video highlighting many of New York's breathtaking views called "Upstate New York By Air".

Andritsakis submitted it to the 2018 New York State Fair Drone Film Festival, and deservedly so, he received a Gold Medal honor for his aerial work throughout upstate New York.

From the Adirondacks to the Catskills, Albany to Buffalo, and everything worth seeing in between, check out these spectacular pics featuring 27 of the Most Magnificent Landmarks in Upstate New York.

Gallery Credit: Brian Cody TSM Albany

13 Of New York State's Most Wanted Criminals- December 2023

Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 12/01/2023:

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

Gallery Credit: Dave Wheeler

Holy Buck! New York Hunter Bags Biggest Deer of His Career

A New York hunter bagged the biggest deer of his career. Tom Kaczmarek has dozens of archery record book bucks but in 2021 he brought down an 11 point buck every hunter has been watching. Check out the big one and all the others he's killed over the years.

Gallery Credit: Credit - Polly McAdams