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Had this coyote come by me this morning. He was headed in the opposite direction, so I lip squeaked to see if he would come back. Within seconds, I saw him bounding back! He kept stopping to look and listen, then would come a few yards closer. He was on a trail coming at me head on and I was concerned that he would bust me, so I took him through the chest. He was 25 yards away. He went about 8 yards and collapsed! First blood with the crossbow! The bolt went through him and you can see the end of it sticking out his hind quarter.

3 point 11/2 at 420

I've been hunting the Iroquois Wildlife Refuge for a couple bow seasons now, and finally put it together. In my tree all morning, only seen 1 doe run by, and I finally see a deer moving slowly about 35 yds away. Where I am that's about as far as I can see in any direction. It slowly feeds it's way towards me, and at 20 I can see its a buck. It lifts it's head up and stares in my direction for a good 30 seconds, then starts walking right at me. By now I have my bow in hand, but haven't had a chance to draw. He comes in to 15 yds, watching me, and doing the head bob, and I think he busted me. Can see he's an 8-point. He doesn't spook though, just turns and walks behind a big ash tree, and turns back straight at me again to watch from next to it. After a 60 second staring contest, him probably wondering just how that fat guy got way up that tree, he slowly walks past another big ash, and I finally can draw. He comes out from the tree broadside, 15 yds looking ahead of himself, away from me, and that's where he got a rocket through the lungs. Ran a wobbly 30 yds, went out of sight, and heard the big crash a few seconds later! It's a pretty unique place to hunt, but I definitely will be back now!

Killed this deer in PA, not NY with a crossbow earlier this week. I switched over to crossbow here 10 years ago when they became legal. If this is NY only, I'll take the post down.

a buddy asked if I could make some killings arrows for a buddy of him. He had been helping him get ready for the winter and would not take any money for the help. As we get older ( 73 me), it sure does help to have some younger guy or family that helps us seniors out. So I got out my arrow making outfit and made him a doz Easton 400 carbon hunter arrows, with 2 inch BH vanes. Well I got a message back that he had had taken in Iowa a 140+ buck with the arrows I made up for him. Says they sure were killers, as the buck only went 40 yards after being hit with the arrow...

8 point in 8G First swamp buck! 1030 AM this morning

While pulling in the lane this morning, a nice buck was chasing a doe around my clover plot. I watched them for what seemed like 2 min. They were only 50 yards from me! Actually felt bad for the doe! Every time she looked at my car it was like she was thinking, "Can ya help me out here?" LOL I'm hunting in a stand 75 yards from where this all happened. Its right next to a bedding area. Thought it was going to be an exciting morning, but I haven't heard or seen a deer yet! Did see a coyote earlier. Lip squeeked it in. Its now piled up 30 yards away!! Sent from my VS980 4G

Ha-ha .... Normally I would be bouncing off the keyboard over these outrageous confessions of Biz-R-OWorld, but I am getting beaten own and buried by these self absorbed and self centered attitudes. I think his I-don't-give-a-crap attitude is way more prevalent than we could ever imagine. As disgusting as it may be, he is not alone when it comes to irresponsibility in a participatory government. Look at the voting percentages, particularly these non presidential elections. There is no excuse, but there is no denying that his attitude is much more widespread than we would like to think. And then we sit back and wonder where our rights have gone. It's pretty obvious now isn't it?

A wild Maine bear can run for miles and miles, whereas a fenced in bear can only run until he hits the face. Pretty big difference in my opinion as well as the record vooks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If I knew nothing else , all I need to know is that the way the safe act was brought forward and enacted was illegal and all those involved should be removed from power, preferably prosecuted.

Took this buck with my Carbon Express Crossbow Monday morning 3 November. It is my first cross bow deer. I initially resisted the move to a cross bow but felt I was an interesting piece of weaponry and liked what I heard about its reputation for clean kills. I hunted two very enjoyable days in the ADK's last week but Monday was my first day hunting in the Southern zone this year near our present home. Got my butt into the woods early in morning in spite of 15- 20 degree F chill factors, NW wind 12 -15. Climbed into my tree stand at 0630. Didn't see a thing, 1000 hours came and went with no sign of deer and I started thinking about coming out of the tree stand and heading down to the house to dig some potatoes for supper. But told myself " the deer could be moving this morning because it is cold, you lazy comfort loving son of gun, you are going to stay in this tree at least another hour!" At about 1030 I saw a medium sized doe moving coming toward the stand. She looks back over her shoulder. Suddenly a buck emerges! He is on her trail! He proceeds closer to the stand but is moving quickly. At 20 yards I made a "verbal buck grunt". He stops. I fire an arrow into his rib cage and hear a "thwack". The buck runs to the west and I see him slow down as he goes out of view. I wait 10 minutes and get out of my tree stand. I locate the arrow that I fired and determine it has passed completely through the animal. I believe the arrow took out both lungs. I walk to where I saw him last and find him there only about 35-40 yards from the shot. I said a prayer of thanks for the animal and the way it all went down so quickly for the deer.

There, I fixed it for you

I've never rinsed a deer out in my life... never had an issue.

I went up to Roxbury to hunt my cousin's camp and was told that he had a few Porcupines that kept eating all of his wooden tree stands and said to take one out if I saw him coming through. While sitting in one of his wooden stands the first day, a huge one come in right for me. I got him with my bow at 30 yards and decided to Euro the skull. I thought i'd share because it looks pretty cool. very similar to a Beaver.

30lb male.

A pair of fives ain't so bad when the next card's an Ace! Happy B-day!

The wife got one down this morning.

I think that tradition does frame what we think of as fair chase. If we look at how deer and other game are hunted in other states, that differ from our tradition, we likely have different views. Some may view the running of deer or bear with dogs as not fair chase but then turn around and enjoy a great afternoon running snowshoes with a few hounds. Is it really different because of the species? I find myself conflicted on the response.

Looking at these so called "rubs" reminds me of a time long ago, I was hunting at 3 rivers up in Phoenix and I came across a city boy who was deer hunting and we had a couple inches of show on the ground and he called me over to show me some "huge" buck tracks he was following and asked if I could help him track it,,,,,I didn't have the heart to tell them they were rabbit tracks in the snow,,,,,, Not one of these trees is a deer "rub"

My wife always teases me about traveling far to my hunting spot when she travels 10 min from the house to Nassau county and see's deer. Btw, that's sagamore hill in the back round, Theodore Roosevelt's home

Reason I posted cause this could be us one day. Also there clubs in ny that donate to help maine hunters a guides win this. I've hunt twice in Maine. This would have hurt a lot of good people. Also look how much Hsus spend on trying to shot this bill down.

Yeah I know you aren't one of the complainers... but I stand by what I said... at least you had the guts to be truthful about not voting and give a reason why? I still don't understand it... but I can respect your guts to not hide from it. But based on the fact that you didn't vote and fight to help your fellow gun owners... I wouldn't want to be trapped in a fox hole with you... can't trust a man that won't stand with his fellow gun owners.

Who cares about Hsus loosing a battle to end hunting in a different state? Well that's a silly question.

No you aren't. You are the type that likes to make management opinions based on what YOU see as right not what the needs of the species are. Did you know the Dec is open to discussion on alternate bear management options in NY to stop the growth of bear populations in areas of the state where they do not want more bear?

Bear hunting in Maine is about wildlife population management and tradition. It's not reasonable to compare Bear to deer or turkey but your type always does. Did you know that Bear populations in Maine continue to grow under its current management system? I'm especially happy that Hsus lost this battle in Maine.

When a state has a bear population that is at capacity, and the dense woods, that expand for millions of acres, demand these practices to control the population of bears, it is not about "fair chase", it's about sound wildlife management. If you don't like snares, baiting and hunting with hounds, you don't do it. But telling others what should be allowed by law is an arrogant attitude. Maybe we need to enforce fair chase for rats in NYC as well. No more poisons or baited traps. We can work much harder to control the rat population that way.

I feel no sympathy for you and your problems. Yes I agree that if someone is illegally removing your signs and trespassing then do what you have to to bust them and press charges so the community knows you mean business. But when you call them your deer and people have no right to do a legal activity, that is total BS. If you don't want people looking on to your property than do something about it, but if it is open and I see a deer, you bet your tail I am going to stop and take a look at it. As long as I can legally park on the state owned shoulder and not disrupt the flow of traffic, I will light the deer or gawk in broad daylight. Telling someone that they can not do a legal activity because you don't agree with it doesn't make any sense to me. But if you are into that whole dictator thing I am sure Gov. Cuomo can find a nice job for you. Also if you want to solve the problem with grains I would say go for it, while you are sitting in a cell, I would be back in the same spot admiring the nice deer you will never be able to harvest =p

First archery deer / buck. Been hunting for about 17 years and had a few opportunities but could never connect. I started hunting a new property last year which is almost 70 acres mostly wooded with one big swamp and one small swamp. Saturday I counted 5 different bucks, something I never encountered. First two bucks were a nice basket six and a beautiful ten behind him. They were about to come into a shooting lane but winded me and took off. One hour later another six snuck up on me while I was watching some turkeys and I was able to stand up and take a shot but misjudged the distance and it went under him. Went home for lunch by 12 and came back in by 130. Nothing in site all afternoon then out of nowhere off to my left walking along the swamp came a spike with a six behind him and literally came within 7 yards. They came in so fast and so close that I wasnt even going to attempt a shot because I figured they would see or smell me immediately. The spike spotted me and ran out in front but the six got distracted for a second by the spike and gave me a chance to draw. Unfortunately as soon as I released the deer jumped forward and my shot went further back than I would have liked. Arrow didnt pass through and I watched him running with it for about 50 yards behind the rib cage. Of course he ran into the swamp and I couldnt hear him anymore. I let an hour and a half go by then got down and started looking for blood and of course could not find any. I went to the last spot I saw him and found my arrow with some blood and what looked like intestines. We briefly searched the swamp but it is near impossible at night so we decided to pull out and head back first thing in the morning. Long story short he made it through the swamp and found him on the other side with a gut/liver shot. First archery deer/buck. No monster but it felt great. Lots of big bucks under my belt with a gun but this one feels more accomplished.

Halloween buck I found last evening at a State Forrest. 30 yds. pass through with 100 grain Rocky Mt. fixed blade. Deer trotted 30 yds. looked around, laid down and that was all-no tracking needed, never had that happen before.Decent body on him but I was too tired to weigh him when I got home.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goBXdYIOqUY

we've debated it many times here. In the end I don't think it can help. So if I can hold it I do. Ultimately, my comfort matters so I pee. They're only deer.

That has a thumbhole stock....is that one of them there Assault crossbows?

Niceeee. I would almost rather shoot a yote first lol.

Happy Birthday Joe!

Told my wife I'm at the speed limit (55)... but that means next year I'll be speeding!!!

Take it for what it's worth.

Saw that this morning. Starting Wednesday of next week only in the 30's for highs. Snow/snow showers Saturday.

I don't think anyone is resting on their laurels or thinks the work is all done. What I don't like are those messages that sound like all is lost no matter what we do in NYS. That message will definitely turn out to be a self-fulfilling prophecy if we don't occasionally stop to count our victories. It is very hard to maintain the loyal opposition when there are those that are constantly shouting in our ear that all is lost.

regular string D-loop is quiet and works well enough. also it's a lot cheaper and won't put as much wear and tear on your release. that's my opinion.

I really don't see the deal hear.Leave the other hunters alone.Trapping a bear is the same as trapping any other animal.Why because its a bear is it different.I will tell you as other will also that hunting baited bear isn't a guarantee .If you think it is you are sorely mistaken.The bear are just as tough to kill.Really its no different than waiting for a deer by a apple,white oak,pear or beech tree,its also no different than planting a late season food plot for deer hunting thats full of oats or sugar beets to lure them in to kill them.

Not a monster by all means but after many years being disabled happy to see my husband drop this 4 pt with his 10 point crossbow

To make sure you're the person signing your name at that voting station... remember laws aren't just made to solve a current problem.. they are also made to combat a future problem. With the large amount of illegals in the country and those coming in every day and with the current surge of politicians sucking up to them... it is a great idea to avoid any future problems. I remember back when I registered... I filled out the registration form off to the side with nobody present... when I handed it in nobody even checked to see my license or my SS card to make sure the numbers were real.

I don't believe "fair chase" can be legislated. Nor do I think it should be. One man's ethics may not be the same as another's. Fair chase is an ideology in the mind of the hunter. As long as the method of hunting is legal, it's up to the man to decide if he agrees with it. Any hunting method short of trailing and stalking could be considered unfair by some of the true purists. Using blinds, scents, stands, decoys and calls might be unfair in the eyes of some. If fair chase is your goal, you decide what that requires from you, but you can't dictate to others what it requires from them.

Aquired a new piece of land this year in 7S and did some scouting..Found a nice grove of Oak trees bearing acorns adjacent to thick cover in a transition from hardwoods to pines.I hunted it a few times without much action until Monday morning.The wind blew hard all weekend then finally monday it dawned calm and clear.Setup my climber with the wind in my face and set in..I had things to do back at the cabin and only intended to hunt till 9am. Well 9 am comes and I stand up and take the arrow off the Excalibur and put it in the quiver,,As i'm pulling up the rope I hear movement to my right and I see the back of a deer through the pines only about 15 yds away! I gently take the arrow back out of the quiver put it on the crossbow and flick off the safety. i got deer walking right to me along the logging road only 10 yds away.First in a range was a doe and a yearling..another doe..a small button buck...then a nice big doe bringing up the rear. I put the crosshairs on her and let it fly.I saw the lumenok make a perfect shot and she ran 20 yds and fell over..she got back up and stumbled and fell for good. Venison for the freezer!.now its time for some horns.. Excalibur Matrix 310 , Illum.Diablo arrow and Excalibur Boltcutter 150 grn fixed broadhead.

No. What we need is a magnitude 10 along the Hudson

Good post woodcock. I like to hunt in the adirondacks for grouse. They seem to be plentiful. It is the quality of the hunt. Traveling a little further is just fine with me. I stay at my sisters and drive from there. There is a lot of opportunities to hunt in ny. When I hunt a large parcel like tug hill, adirondacks, I due my homework and study the area. I always prepare and have a map and pencil/pen to take notes. I to avoid stocked areas until the weekdays. As brooklyn said, deer hunting on state land is like commiting suicide. I like hunting northern tier. No one goes and its rifle.

Real problem is New York City....It will only happen in my dreams, but if we could succeed and become the 51st state things may change....Sad to say, until then, we have to suck it up, or move.

It's a shame less then 50% of people vote though. And I agree, join the NRA and donate as well.

http://www.primalvantage.com/heh00592.html Could get one of these...

http://huntingny.com/forums/topic/25198-first-deer-with-a-bow/