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Bears and Bear Drives in Sullivan County History
A vivid account traces multiple bear drives in Sullivan County from 1885 to 1891, highlighting Clarence Shattuck as a notable twelve year old hunter who outshot a big bear at Little Pond swamp. The piece also recalls earlier drives near Gray Swamp and Eldred, and notes subsequent bear activity in Beaverkill regions, with veteran hunters affected by the boy’s daring success.
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Sullivan County
Hunter
Postmaster Shattuck
Harwood
Gray Swamp
Lew Boyd
Eldred
New York Sun
Reeven Hawkins
Little Ponda
Forestburg
Haniins
Jack Boyd
Hartwood
Clarence Shattuck
Boye
Huntera
Clarence
Little Pond Swamp
Sted Gordon
Sted
Stod Gordon
Alder Hole
Clarry
Beaverkill
Jim Smith
Livingstone Manor