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Three years rifle hunting and only seeing small bucks this seven point gave me a shot at 40 yards. I am very happy with my first buck with the rifle. Chris

Shot this wide 8 pt yesterday not long after getting in the stand around 9:30am. He was grunting and following a group of does. He walked into a clear lane at 30yds and I let a 125gr Sonic head fly, hitting him right behind the shoulder with a complete pass through. He gave a slow short run before stopping and falling over. This wasnt his 1st time having an arrow flung at him as you can see the huge gash along his left side belly, took a nice chunk outta his rt leg too. Didnt slow him down a bit. Hes now my best buck to date with any weapon as he beats my 2010 bucks 18" inside width by over an 1" The sharp rear molars tell me hes most likey 2.5 yo. Local: Rockland co. Bow: Martin Nemesis 35

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!

Second of the year with my Matthews in 7R. Hardest shot I've made so far ever in my third year bow hunting. He was angling from my right to behind my stand out of range. As he was finally close enough I had to stand up, turn to about 5 o'clock (not fall), draw, stop him walking, aim and shoot in just about one motion. Found him down 80 yards away.

So im 15 and this is my first year hunting ive been out 10 times and today was my second shot at a deer. I was heading out and in the last field i saw a buck chasing a doe so i sat kneeled down under a pine tree and grunted at him he starts coming up the hill twoards me, then i rattle at him and he came straight to me at 35 yards i grunted he looked at me broadside and i let one rip right over his back! Even tho i missed that was the coolest expieriences of my life

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

Are you serious? Why not! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not prior to the hunt but at the actual time the deer come around my stand. My best kill shots were when the deer came in and there wasn't a lot of time to think.

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.

http://www.spiedie.com/ Go to the site above. Place an order for the state fair spiedie sauce. Marinate some venison for 2 days in the fridge. Fire up the gas grill and go to town. You won't be disappointed. Or check your local stores.

3 point 11/2 at 420

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.

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.

Oh ya just got home...3 inches of snow and wait for it.....The corn has been cut!!!!!!! still snowing and a bit breezy...going out after I eat lunch

20 deer in a season is not a trmendous feat................................when you see on average 12-18 on any one sit on stand. Lots of guys around here shoot that many and more every season. The perception of an exploding population that is expanding it's range has alot to do with overdevelopment of existing habitat.The deer will adapt and seek out new habitat as the old is developed. Land access is not that hard....................if you put in the time and try. #10 was shot in a small woodlot surrounded by vineyard...........................75 feet from a house.(right now there is a monster bedded with a doe 45 yds. behind my buddy-the waiting game begins........) That's suburban hunting.It's alot different than the gun hunting I grew up with in Columbia County. Again...lots of misconceptions on this thread.

They cut in the 20s here last week. One field was over 30. Thats alot of propane.

If you can hunt 7j I'll gladly pass on a doe tag so you have a reason to keep going out.

I been doing this along time. I don't get nervous about a hunt excited yes but never nervous. As long as you are prepared there is no need to get nervous.

We've used deer carts,and plenty of man power ,other times we've brought rope systems and set up a 4 to 1 to haul them up. But my friends from out west laugh at us dragging deer out,they cut them up on the spot and pack out the meat . Really a couple guys could just put the meat on their backs and walk out . My friend Jay is Moose hunting in Wash. State this week, he got 1 of 50 tags. He'll pack the meat out by himself , but plans for two days to do just that. Here a buddy from Montana with his elk shot 1.6 miles from camp,4 tips to pack out the meat ,hide and rack again by himself took a day. Us flat landers need to tough n up!

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.

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

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

Hes a great taxidermist! I dropped off the 10 point I have in my profile and he did a great job on it. He was very professional and the turn around time was exactly as he told me which was pretty darn quick.

I was just there a week ago today,The river is loaded with steelhead. The flow was real low and made for tough fishing and the fish were real picky and not very aggressive. We still went 6 for 11. When I go up in spring ,I like to go the last week of March ,I feel that is the best time for steel. You will get some dropbacks and fresh fish then. Last March when I went I was 12 for 18 and three that I lost were because I screwed up. All fish taken with beads on the center pin. I have always fished with (Salmon river Guide) The guides name are Shane and Richard Thomas.. Check them out on (www.SALMONRIVERGUIDE.COM)II have gone with one or the other and have always had a good time and always a lot of fish.This pass week makes it 8 years in a row that I have gone with them. They will work very hard to get you fish and are on the river everyday and know the fish are holding.Also you may want to check out (www.salmoncrazy.com) . Tight lines and good fishing. NOODLE ONE

As long as I am in the woods with family/friends and not at work, I will take whatever mother nature has to offer. But I do like hunting in the snow.

For those who got caught in the glitch last sat while applying for leftover dmp's: Call DEC 866-472-4332. Tell them the tags you got and those you wanted. They will arrange for exchange.

One other that popped into my mind is the sunrise/sunset rules. I'd like to see the 30 min before and after added.

My sons at one of our farms, where precip. stopped around 7. I'm at the other where it's rain- snow mix. He's seeing buck movement and other sittings. I'm drawing a blank. Came in to let thing simmer, then back out again when rain lets up.

I am gearing up for some squirrel hunting!

Nothing from the Washington Post is a good read

Dinsdale was spot on with the procedures. Missed this thread, as I work at JFK. But you could not have got better advice.

When he finally catches that darned gray squirrel he's been chasing all fall? I get such a kick out of those two always flying here and there, it seems as thought the gray squirrel is just toying with that pesky little red. Another thing; those red's seem to be the poster child for ADHD in the animal world. They are wired............... Love those little buggers!!!

I shot him at 9 am all alone no does around he wasn't smelling ground or air just walking through. My freezer is full thank you for the offer on the 7j tag but I have no where to hunt there. Thank you everyone I am glad I found this forum. Everybody here is willing to help out when they can and share ther experiences good and bad.

I just found out today that i will actually be able to get out for opening day. I dont care if theres snow on the ground, as long as theforecast temps hold up, ill be happy.

They drove right past a deer farm on their way. We are about 45 miles away.

Very Nice!

I count down to hunting season all year. ..as soon as it ends I'm upgrading rigs and working on plans for next season....unfortunately for me more than likely this will be first year in my 16th gun season I will not be hunting with my dad as he's been pretty sick in and outta hospital for last few months....i hope and pray I'm wrong but it's not likely....but I'd rather him get better now and miss one than not have many more after this....good luck all the guys and gals out there and let's see what this season brings to our tables and walls... ????

Congrats! Big neck on that buck!

Nice deer I hunt that area pretty frequently

I just got into a big voter fraud argument with a libtard. They are in complete denial that there is voter fraud. They really think it's a lie perpetrated by FOX. These people are brain washed, and cannot think for themselves.

99.9% LOL! That's BS right there, and no sense in arguing with someone who thinks that! Maybe in your own head, but not anywhere near 99.9% of the hunters who hunt.

Brilliance

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.

He went with the Vortex Crossfire II. He liked mine on my 7400. I was hoping he'd go with the Burris Droptine, but Dicks has a great price on the Vortex prices and the glass is super quality. I think it was $150 and they had a 20% off thing he found on line. The final price was like $120. He did well with it. Not bad for moving a sub panel and installing a 220 line.

My guess is two and a half year old. A very cool looking buck!

I use federal fusion 150gr.

All my practice this offseason paid off this morning!

I spent the weekend volunteering at the NYOU handicapped bowhunt this past weekend. My hunter Alec had a fantastic weekend .He's a great kid and we had a good time together.It was a most rewarding weekend.The Hickling,Norton and Wengert families of Edmeston hosted the event.You could not find nicer or more generous familys.Eight handicapped hunters attended the hunt this year.Thank you George Bolender of NY Outdoors Unlimited for organizing the hunt every year.

I would be concerned about travelling into NY from PA with handguns, there have been more than a few cases of non residents getting pinched at the airport travelling with handguns.....

He did say he was bringing pistols with him. I would imagine this would open up a whole other can of worms, both at JFK airport and abroad? Don't know where he is heading to, but I don't think many places abroad look too kindly at people bringing in pistols. Maybe a few spots in Africa it would be OK, but Europe has very strict gun laws just about everywhere, most especially for pistols.