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Pic of the deer going up to get the fruit is pretty cool.

If your parents are not okay with you hunting alone are you sure they're fine with you hunting with a complete stranger you met on the internet?

I think it's perfect and funny that he didn't- brought out the a^^ in a few people in a hurry, didn't it? It's not as though it says New Jersey under his user name or anything, does it?

I have seen a few thread that are "would you shoot this buck".While I love to see all the bucks,whether they are big,medium or small.Who cares!!!! If a certain buck walks in and you like him.....shoot him,if he walks in and he doesn't do it for you....let him live for someone else or another year.While I know you cant shoot trophies if you shoot small one,I also know that you have to keep the fire burning to shoot one.Basically is what I am saying is shoot what you like,don't listen to anyone else saying "He's not 3 or 4 or 5 years old let him walk".Do what makes you happy,its your tag,time,meat,antler and your hunt.I don't want to step on anyones toes and I love seeing and shooting big deer but its the experience in the woods that does it for me.My best days in the deer woods don't revolve around many big deer.Have fun...be safe... and shoot what trips your trigger!!SOrry if I have offended anyone,thats not my aim here.

Checked the cams this weekend. Clover plot batteries went dead:( The top food plot had several bucks all 1.5 years of age. Probably had 6 different small bucks and one giant! Here is the only picture I have of him, what do you think age a score would be? Thanks all.

http://youtu.be/x9dQ9MGkbLw

This weekend I picked up my Minnesota Bobcat from the taxidermist (Kurt Fox). Once again, Kurt did an amazing job. The pictures do it no justice. Kurt said it was the biggest bobcat he ever seen and/or worked on. Within the next few weeks I plan to have the skull officially measured by SCI for the record books since Boone & Crockett doesn't have a Bobcat category. It has a chance to go top 10 ALL-TIME. It will be close, we'll see what happens. Here's the original story of my 42lb. bobcat > http://huntingny.com/forums/topic/14081-minnesota-bobcat-hunt-pics/

Mine's a 45-70 Marlin 1895g. XS ghost ring for the thick stuff, and a 3x9 Monarch the rest of the time. Like to roll my own load with a 300gr. Partition @ 2200 fps..

I never complained about any deer I shot.

Sometimes I think that we are so involved in deer hunting and all the little twists and turns of management that we tend to forget that most hunters do not get as involved as we do. In fact most hunters still view hunting as a recreational activity and not a scientific study that they must devote hours of study toward (imagine that!). Nobody ever said that the sport of hunting required a PHD or some sort of dedication that requires them to become fanatical. It is not a case of hunters refusing to educate themselves. It is more a case of them keeping the activity in perspective and probably in the right priority within the other aspects of their lives. Don't forget that we are the fanatics and the abnormals in the sport. And that does not necessarily mean that the rest of the hunting population is involved in hunting incorrectly. And you are absolutely correct the majority level of participation of the average hunter in the science of deer management will not likely ever change. Should it? .... I don't know. But I do understand that most hunters barely have time to learn about hunting and absolutely no time to devote to the science of deer management. I think it is not so much a thing to criticize as it is a fact of life to be recognized. I don't see it as right or wrong, it just is.

Shoot what you like if it makes you happy, life is way too short to worry what others have to say. The whole hunting experience with loved ones is what should matter, its those memories that we hold on to, not the size of a bucks rack.

9/23/13 Well the season is coming quick!! I am pretty much ready to go. Need to pick up some hand warmers and some snacks but otherwise all set. Ramped up the shooting the last 5 - 6 weeks and the bow is shooting well with the new Americas Best Bowstring on it. Checked all the ladder stands and moved one, cleared my trails and lanes. As well as putting down a rubber floor in the tower stand and built some shelves. Got all that done a few weeks ago. Been seeing a ton of deer on the cams behind the house but only one that should of turned into a shooter, have not seen him hard horned. Lots of fox and yote pictures as well. Have one cam down in the hole I put in 3 weeks ago I have not looked at yet. Got both my doe permits this year and will grab some for 8F when the extras come out. I hope to hunt Howland Island more in bow season this year but we will see. It is always easier to hunt any of my spots 5 minutes from home so I just need to get my a$$ outa bed earlier! Might still throw out the blind if my 11 yr old thinks he wants to go some. He can also sit in the tower blind with me as well. I will be hoping for a good doe early and will be letting all 1.5 year olds walk for the bucks and see how it goes. I can not wait to get going even though the first couple weeks are not my favorite. Looking forward to reading everyone's journals as well as keeping you updated on how I am doing. 8 days to go!!

Calling card from a visitor to our hunting camp. Yes there ARE bears on The Tug.

really hope to see him. This is about 200 yards away from my favorite stand. My stand is right next to a big swampy thick area and in this pic he is coming out on the other side of it. Hopefully he chooses to come out my way at the right moment.

This Freak showed up on camera. Looks like he actually posed for us. Buck #2 on Hit List...

.30-06. Is there any other caliber...lol. I know it isn't fancy as you guys with the big magnums and exotic calibers but it shoots. I bought if from my now brother in law so he could make the final payment on the engagement ring for my sister. Shot so well I wouldn't sell it back to him...

Exactly, but whatever floats your boat.

Eeyore from winny the pooh, although his tail seems to have surprisingly remained attached

If you could somehow hold off on shooting that deer he could really turn into something special. He's only 2 and could be ridiculous looking if he had another 2-3 years to grow up. Pretty cool deer.

You should hold out another three years, the bigger ones make bigger targets for poor shots like you..hehe Cool angle, makes it look Muley like.

Had some visitors today and they weren't shy. Got these right off the back deck =)

Thought I would share this. Was hit about 2 miles south of sandy creek on us rt 11.

Wooly --- I take it that you tried it all ready !

You need to educate yourself a little on deer biology. There are many "versions" of the whitetail. The north generally has bigger bodied deer than the south for obvious reasons. Although rack size does not generally change based on area. The giants in the midwest are mostly due to the large, large flat areas of food and decent rainfall. Not to mention the food type that influences antler growth. D&DH tv had a good show on this a few weeks back. They are also far enough north to grow big deer, but not so far that the deer cannot survive the harsh winters. In addition there is more undeveloped land for the giants to grow and hide in then states like NY. I have not lived, nor hunted in Iowa, but I imagine that there is not nearly the food plotting going on there that takes place in drier areas of the south.

I still use the same stuff that I started out with ..... hot-melt glue. In fact some of the sticks are the one's that I originally started out with 50 years ago. I have never had an insert come out without re-applying heat. Of course I am talking only about aluminum shafts. Hot melt glue- can be removed or re-oriented simply with heat. Because of the waxy consistency, the glue holds up to shock and shear loads. Super-Glue and other forms of irreversible adhesives- Not known for holding up under any kind of impacts. It also is kind of permanent even when you don't want it to be. I have had times when I wanted to tune my broadheads a bit by rotating them all into the same orientation. You don't have that option if you are using some of the irreversible adhesives.

Hey Deerthug, I think you are on to something. How about the white jump suit and buy some RIT Dyes. First a plastic tub filled with a diluted green dye so as to take the white out of the white suit and dunk it in the tub and let it soak it up. Sueeze it out and then dry it. Next take and lay the suit on a plastic covered table. Then have 3 containers with brown, gray and green dye and then using sponges and paint brushes (paint sponges) just start camo coloring the suit with the 3 colors. You can make branches and blotches and just have fun. Hang it up and let it dry.

Bought this for 50 bucks this weekend. Laying out in the weeds at my neighbors house. He said it hasn't run in two years. We got her to turn over and run for maybe 5-10 seconds. Will only run if you pour gas in carb. Tires are holding air and ll cables and blades work. I think she needs a new carb. 8 hp Briggs and stratton. sweet deal if you ask me.

I took this as payment for a job I did, just needed a new carb. Works like a dream

I love fall. It's still real green and thick in the wood though. Couple more days until early bow, can't wait.

Picked it up today. Runs great...just needed some brake fluid and bled the front brakes...nothing wrong with it.

Super glue Better yet Super Glue Gel.

I welcome the fall. It is one of my favorite seasons. However the colder weather is a reminder of the kind of crap that follows fall ...... lol. It begins to stir visions of white-outs and frozen fingers and plowing and impassable roads, stuck cars, and that helpless feeling as your car turns sideways to the road in an uncontrollable skid. Yeah, I know ..... what a wet blanket! But as soon as I get on stand all those ugly thoughts disappear.

Aardvark, being chased by chupacobra

Nice finds crappyice! I would leave that skull grungie and put it on the porch for Halloween!

Disagree for statewide and disagree for private managed land. Prefer using age a criteria - certainly more difficult, but much more of a payoff imo. I'd rather one or two 2.5 get stuck instead of say a 3.5 because of an aging mistake rather than setting a 4 a side rule and losing 1.5 basket 7/8s that make up about 25% of the 1.5 population in my neck of the woods.

The hunt was in NJ... This is an awesom forum and I have been sharing my hunts here for a couple years, thanks for the support and all of your awesome comments... got the HuntingNY.com T shout out at the end of this video!!!

Me,Myself and I at 72 have been dooing that for a week or more weather permiting .

Hello all I started a new page group on face book called Northern Majestic Outdoors. Just another form of social media to promote this great sport we all love so much. By all means not trying to take away anything from HuntingNY.Com just figured another avenue for those who are not on here. I would like to post success pics of everyone and anyone along with a short discription. So send me pics gsperanza&rochester.rr.com. Also would like to promote business's and clubs and events all hunting and fishing related. The seasons are soon upon us so good luck to all and be safe.

It was an old savage 110e in .243 win with a bushnell 3-9x40 with 100gr. Remington core lokts but my father asked for it back because he might start hunting again. So I bought a Browning xbolt micro hunter 7mm-08 with a Nikon prostaff 3-9x40 with 140gr. Federal fusions that I am hoping is as reliable and lethal as that old savage.

Disagree. Everyone should have the RIGHT to decide for themselves.

Remington 7600 30-06 carbine. Nikon 2-7x32 scope. Federal Fusion 165gr.

Having fun isn't a goal, it's a guarantee! My goals are at least 3 deer with one being a nice buck, taking my son out as much as possible, and learning more.

Asking for opinions is a good thing, lets you know if your decide to pass it that maybe others would as well, after taking a lot of deer my interests have changed where I am getting more enjoyment in scouting and making set ups for others to use, and am estatic when they connect. unfortunately it seems true 10% of hunters take 90% of the game. little knowledge or help is passed on to new .inexperienced hunters. so they turn to media and become experts by watching hunting shows and whitetail, then they tell you how nys can have bucks like the Midwest!! While they themselves have harvested under 20 deer in their lifetime. and the progression of learning to fill tags/becoming more selective in harvest and weapon used / to passing on the knowledge you aquired in a lifetime is broken . I haven't seen a hunting show that shows scouting and how they decided to hang the stand since the late 80's early 90's ..its all become about the harvest and look how big. so younger(not age experience)hunters think that's all there is to it. BY the way the rule on my place is shoot it if your happy with it just don't complain or whine when someone shoots something bigger. its fun watching friends become more and more selective as the years go by, even the meat hunters in camp have figured out a 4.5 year old gives a lot more meat than a 1.5...

Joe I have a lot of apple tree experience.... and myself and a friend are actually working on an article on this very topic. There is a ton to it, but anyone with the drive can do it. You need to get the correct rootstock and variety of apple first and foremost. Look for b118, 111, or emla7 rootstocks. You can have apples the first or second year, but you shouldn't let the tree bear fruit as it needs to devote energy to roots and wood. You want the tree to grow as quickly as possible. We have not formulated our Spring Field Day for 2014 yet, but there is a chance we would do a apple tree seminar. I would be willing to share more, but time is little tight. Here is a enterprise on b118 planted 4 years ago, stacked, window screen, and fenced. Here is that same tree this year, just a few weeks ago. After rootstock, variety is very important. You want disease resistant trees. Liberty, Enterprise, Goldrush, are good starters. Good Luck and email me if you want to bounce ideas around.

My goal is already here for me, and that's the ability to be able to get out hunting in the woods this year!!.The cancer kept me down and out last year...but not in 2013!! LET'S GO OCT 1ST!!

I save up a bunch of PTO for this time of year. I am looking forward to getting the frack out of town, camp up a storm, eat like a king, and hunt till my tags say when.

The short version of a long story. Started out in the housing projects as a child. I won't go into that saga! At 12 or so I started mowing lawns and shoveling sidewalks. Then started my own "worm business", picking at night and became pretty well known as the kid to go to when the bait shop ran out. LOL. Spent a summer on an uncles dairy farm and then several summers cleaning stalls on an area horse farm. Worked doing residential and commercial heating and boiler work, got my state certification in all position welding and worked as a pipe fitter. Then went to work in a factory where I basically bathed in toxic chemicals and ran lead and other heavy metals thought my hands every day for about eight years for a guy who became a multi millionaire while I worried about developing cancer, as several of my coworker friends did, and died. It was there I was quite an outspoken rebel as I protested the unprotected exposure to the stuff we worked with. It was there in a fit of rage one of the big bosses cornered me at my work station and yelled in very direct offensive terms filled with expletives that I was "nothing but a machine operator and that's all you'll ever be....on off on off ...click...click...click...click.. Now shut your f...n mouth and run the f... n machine". After all those years, I quit. In part because of the my being viewed as "nothing" and also out of need to take care of my then handicapped son. I became an LPN. I loved nursing! I rather make half the money and help people than poison myself for twice as much for people who viewed me as non human and all to make one man rich, and a handful of his henchmen financially comfortable. Since that time, over the past 23 years, I've worked my way through college from LPN to Masters Degree Board Certified Psych NP, and will be completing my doctorate hopefully in a little over a year. It is very long hours, huge responsibility, and very stressful most of the time. But I still love my work and the feeling of helping others! I'm very lucky to have found my niche in life. Oh, and once I finish my doctorate I would love to write a book about my experience, especially my time at the factory. In fact I would dedicate the forward to the man who said I would never be anything, and remind him of what he said to me that day, and sign my name and list after it.... A.A.S., B.S. Nursing, M.S.N., FPMHNP-BC, LPN, RN, DNP. Click.....click!!!! Oh.....and for the record, I'm 54. Message here is to believe in yourself even when others don't, never give up your passion or dream once you have found it no matter how hard the path, and you are NEVER too old!

Oh I understand the skepticism completely, and we will see how it all pans out, Im just saying, the genetics seem to be there, as the one shot last year has held up as a legit wild deer to this point. Im sure it was scrutinized.

what a small head for that rack though... can we confirm this isn't a penned in deer like the douche from watertown last year?

I don't think I'll ever buy a sub-$100 cam again. Even in areas of high theft. Mediocre performance doesn't get what you need reliably. My best suggestion is the Covert MPE5 or MP6, or the Spypoint G4. These would be the "lowest" level cams I would ever consider buying/using. All basic consumer level game cams will have a high return rate. Nobody makes a cheap camera well. Why? Because it's cheap.