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I am in the military and will be moving to the West Point area in late September. I am still reading over the regulation, but does anybody have any information on good hunting in that area? I am a rifle hunter, but am thinking about branching out into the bow arena when I get there. I am looking for large game and would really like to get another large bear to rug out to put on the wall next to my Alaska bear. Any information or where to look for info is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Anthony

I could never even mistake a man wearing a fur coat for a deer... again its a case of a guy thinking that getting a deer is more important than safety... it only takes a second or two to be sure of what you are shooting at.. if you aren't sure you shouldn't be shooting... no deer is worth killing someone over. I think there are no accidents when it comes to this ... it is 100% avoidable!!!

In my opinion, way too complicated to be as versatile as a climber, and way too expensive to take the place of a regular ladder stand or hang on. I put my ladder and hang on stands up by myself 90% of the time. When using a climber, you should have your harness on and strap attached to the tree. You should also have a length of strap that connects the top section to the bottom section, so that the bottom cant drop to the ground on you. As long as you are safe, you dont have any more opportunity or chance of falling in a climber as any other stand.

God rest his soul not sure what to say.I think for 84 if he was still that active god bless him.It's still a really terrible accident.Safty is so very important accident's can happen at any time its just so unfortunate that he hunted all his life and died that way.My prayers go out to his family.I hope some one somewhere doin the heater in the stand setup takes notice and refects back on this before lighting ther heater.

Doe, after the ordeal last weekend, I decided this week that I was going to take the first deer this weekend that presented the opportunity. Well, besides a fawn. I have to say I am a little miffed that the bigger guy didnt step into my lane first, but I dont regret taking the shot at all. Its my first buck with the stick and string, and my first one from the ground. Doc, Yep and let me say, its great! Now I see why you guys that ground hunt do what you do. It felt just as, if not more exhilarating than any of my encounters with big bucks from a stand has. Ive actually been trying out stalking and still hunting this year by leaving my stand a little earlier on alot of days and hunting my way back out of the woods. Almost had a doe Friday evening by doing just that. I think Im getting hooked! Thanks everyone. Gotta get out to the garage and get him quartered and in the fridge before it gets warm out. The heart sammy was great last night. Sauteed it with onions, garlic, butter and red wine.

DuckHunt. I am also new to hunting (started hunting 2 months ago) and I'm also from NYC so here's what you need to know. #1. Gun license and hunting license are completely independent of each other. You can technically hunt without a gun license and you can own a gun and not hunt. #2. You want to apply for your gun license as soon as you can. It takes about 10 to 12 weeks to process. You can forget about getting a handgun/pistol. In NYC, that's almost impossible. Rifles and shotguns are easier. You would have to go to the rifle and shotgun office in Queens. Here's the info. They open late on Mondays. http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/permits/rifle_licensing_information.shtml Technically, once you apply, you can purchase a shotgun or rifle. If stopped, police can check and find out that your license is in the processing stage and you would be fine but I wouldn't chance it though because they have to take your weapons into their possession until they can clarify that you have applied and who know how long that would take or how you would be treated during the process. #3 Obtain your hunting license. Again, you don't need a gun license to apply for a hunting license. To apply for a hunting license, you need to complete the hunters safety course. Here's a list of state-wide course schedule. http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9191.html If you don't see one near you or at a appropriate time, check back ever so often because they update it as new courses are offered. Once you pass the test you will get your hunter's safety certification in the mail in a couple of business days. This allows you to go to any local retailer that handles hunting licenses and by a license. The hunters safety certification is good for life. Hunting licenses are only good for the hunting year so you will have to buy a new one each year. You can also purchase it online. If you are going to trap and/or bow hunt, you need to take a trappers class and/or bow hunting class respectively. #4 Rifle and shotgun purchase. New York State has the strictest gun laws in the country. New York City is even stricter. You have to remember that NYC seperates itself from the rest of the state. You can carry a shotgun without a license in Westchester but you can't in the Bronx. Know the law before you purchase. Read the entire Penal Code 260 regulating possession of fireamrs. .htm'>http://wings.buffalo.edu/law/bclc/web/NewYork/ny3(.htm Rule of thumb. If you are not sure, ask. You can message me if you want. Second rule of thumb, if you go with a semi-auto, 20 million restrictions apply so tread carefully. If you stick with bolt-action, pump action, break-action, lever action, or single shot...you're much better off. Hope this helps.