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Remember this WHEN YOU DO YOUR TAXES IN APRIL) ! Remember this WHEN YOU DO YOUR TAXES IN APRIL) ! ! ! ! ! ! In case you didn't notice. Here is what happened on January 1, 2014 : Top Medicare tax went from 1.45% to 2.35%, an increase of 62 % Top Income tax bracket went from 35% to 39.6%, an increase of 13 % Top Income payroll tax went from 37.4% to 52.2%, an increase of 52 % Capital Gains tax went from 15% to 28% an increase of 87 % Dividends tax went from 15% to 39.6%, an increase of 164 % Estate tax went from 0% to 55%, an increase of infinity . . . Remember this fact: These taxes were all passed with only democrat votes No republicans voted for these taxes. These taxes were all quietly passed under the Affordable Care Act, aka OBAMACARE. . And THEY told you it wasn't going to cost you anything AND you could keep your own insurance. Silly people, you'll believe anything the anointed one will tell you.

My daughter sent me a picture of another moose terrorizing the skiers at our place in vermont

Health and happiness for me and my family and friends, and peace on earth. Material things I can get whenever I want or need them.

I am hoping to be alive and physically fit enough to hunt next year... No plans beyond that... I made it through this season, and even killed a few...<<BIG smile>>...

Right now I'm planning on some very serious turkey hunting in 4 short months.

Happy 50'th Birthday Lou! Thanks for all the great youth turkey contests over the years on this site!

Anyone that didn't see this result coming in NY was kidding themselves. What I find more humorous is the lack of attention being paid to the timing of the decision. I would guarantee that this "report" was all set to go well before November 4th. Funny it had to wait until after the election. Also, you would think Cuomo would have had the balls to put it out there himself rather than being delivered by his lacky.

Oops I better get going. walmart has lives on sale. I need ot get down there before they sell out.

I'd like to find a newbie or two to introduce to the sport..., or take a really crappy experienced hunter under my wing,lol. I probably wont even do any hunting/killing myself, but I would miss the preparation, scouting, seat time, and encounters, so I could never give up hunting without still being involved in those aspects of it.

So, my big buck dreams went unfulfilled for the late ML season, but I did manage to push a HUGE doe past my wife, who slipped an arrow into her and ended up with another bow deer for the year. This makes three for her with the bow this year, a ten pointer and two does. Not bad for her second year bow hunting. I did manage to sneak up onto more bedded does in the last week than I ever have in the past, and could have had three more does if we had freezers to fill. So all in all I count the late ML season a success, even with the weight of a buck tag still to carry in my pocket.

I've developed a simple motto over the years, if a corporation tells you its good for you and its what America needs "WATCH THE FUG OUT".

On another site I visit there was a thread about your first turkey harvest which brought about some good turkey stories...thought I would start a similar thread here with the NY turkey season getting closer... My buddy and I were and still are die hard bow hunters...we both live for hunting the whitetail rut and after a few years of bowhunting, more years ago than I like to admit, we decided to try some turkey hunting. The birds were becoming more prevalent in NY and we would actually see some during deer season. Well our first year was a bust...in fact we didn't even hear a gobble the whole season. The following year we seen some birds at a distance and heard some distant gobbles but that was it. So first two seasons we didn't even work a single bird. The following year I was determined that I was going to get my first gobbler. I read more about turkey hunting in magazines and books (Way before the days of computers) that off season than I did the previous two years combined. I bought a slate call and practiced incessantly with it until I was satisfied with the turkey talk coming from it. Then, finally the season was approaching - about a week away. I walked in to scout an area I planned to hunt and found what I thought could be a roost site. I prepped a tree in the general area that I would use to sit against, clearing the ground of leaves and debris and cleared a quiet path to make my way to the tree in the dark. When I was done, I figured what the heck, I'll crank out the crow call just to see. I about crapped myself when a gobbler hammered back. I quickly snuck out of there. Opening morning of the turkey season about a week later, sitting by my tree in the dark waiting for daylight, I just kept thinking of that gobble and prayed he was roosting nearby. As the day dawned and the songbirds were waking up the forest I finally heard some gobbling off in the distance, way off in the distance, but I remained hopeful that they would head my way at some point - afterall, the gobbler that I heard a week ago was in my area later in the day. As it got lighter I let out some a series of soft yelps and some clucks. No response. I repeated the series again with no response and then I decided that I would just call about every 15 - 20 minutes. So, as impatient as I was, about 10 minutes later I did another series of yelps and clucks. Again, no response. Then, as I sat there I caught movement to my left. My heart jumped out of my chest when I realized it was a turkey, then I saw a short beard sticking out of his chest. It was a jake and he was coming in quietly looking around for the hen he had been hearing. As he walked behind a tree about 20 yards away I brought up my gun and leveled it on the other side of the tree waiting for him to step out. A second or two later his head appeared on the other side of the tree as he stepped out. I steadied my bead on his neck...BOOM! He dropped and flopped around. I jumped to my feet and ran to him. I stepped on his head and grabbed his feet as he flopped around a few last times. Then, I hoisted him up and FINALLY had my first turkey! He was a jake, but I couldn't have been any happier with him! I was a turkey hunter, hooked for life.

First you failed to mention the pro open carry rally that was going on outside the Target store led by Open Carry Texas at the time of this photo... everyone in the store knew why the guys were in the store with their weapons... the only opposition to the rally was the group Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense who were not at the event... planned event.. nobody walked in unexpectedly carrying an AK47.. Target was aware of and notified of the rally... I'm surprised a gun owner would take a stance based on a photo without telling the whole story. I have no interest in owning an AR... but who are you to tell anyone what they need to protect themselves?... If you're going to argue that we all only need only 45's when an AR, or any other weapon of choice, can handle the same 98% of situations... then maybe you better bow out .. your stance is getting to sound a little pro gun control anyway.

This shows what happens when you let the little deer go. http://whitetailoverload.com/watch-spike-buck-turn-into-monster-boone-crockett-buck-pics/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is only a guess, but maybe they put them on private land because they could find more fields and open spaces on private land in comparison to state land that might be more wooded?? I would also imagine that one could get access to private land at a lower cost than paying a money hungry state like NY. There's always someone desperate privately that's willing to allow use of their land for little to nothing. NY would probably charge a windmill or fracking company thru the nose for the use of it's land, thus they rather go the private route.

Do you believe these same folks could apply that logic to say, Voter ID's? It is our right to vote but should take some responsibility to prove we are who we say we are? I have heard the argument that that would unfairly put burden on the poor or urban population. The same clams could be made for things like pistol and gun permits and those have real costs but one could argue are more needed by the urban poor than any other demographic. I am just so sick of all politics that is done under the cover of night and behind closed doors. I would have more respect for the "Anti's" if they laid out there proposal, tapped one of their "bought and paid fors" on the shoulder to sponsor it and changed the Constitution, rather than side stepping it. If the support they claim is there, is really there, it shouldn't be a problem. THAT is how our government is supposed to work. (OK, I interrupt my delusional fantasy with our regularly scheduled posts)

A moose tag in Maine..and maybe a cure for all diseases...but mostly a moose tag in Maine.

I have yet to actually shoot a turkey but I will never forget the first time I went out. I was about 15 years old. I woke my grandpa up about 45 minutes earlier than necessary and he laughed at me... I had a diaphragm call but didn't know anything about different types of calls or anything. We walked out and found a place to sit, and I called a bit. And a bit more. And a bit more. Finally I decided to be quiet for a bit so I leaned back against a tree and the next thing I knew, I was starting to drift off. Out of nowhere, I heard a gobble! My head jerked up and without thinking I whipped around to where my grandpa was sitting and said "Was that a turkey??!" and he laughed at me and nodded. I never got to see the darn thing but I was so excited to know that at least they were there! My grandpa has since passed away and he will be on my mind when I go out there this spring!

Here is my stance. It is Constitutionally guaranteed. There is also a process to change the constitution. If they want it changed then go through the process. PERIOD. The constant sidesteps around the constitution are what I really have an issue with. Lay out what they want in detail and set it as the new standard. Let the people decide.

I sure hope they recruit from outside the area.........

I do. In fact I worked at Honeywell in Buffalo for a number of years. The very company that partnered with DuPont to replace the CFC's with HCFC's and is now attempting to replace the high global warming HCFC's with HFC's. which cost more and don't work as well of course a great success story really.

I'm having a hard time understanding where you are going with your arguments. Are you just generally against all guns or some guns or what is all this talk about how much evil that is perpetrated by guns. I think we know that, but what is your point?

Democracy is three wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for dinner. We live in a Republic, not a democracy. "Majority Rules" is not always the case, and many times for good reason.

NOT that kind of experienced you dirty ol' man!

They don't have a problem with background checks as much as the information required by the person who is being checked... I have no problem with checking my background... I have a problem with having to give up anything other than my ID so they can check on me... they don't need to know what gun I'm buying or how many... they just need to give the okay or not that a gun can be sold to me...

LMAO!! Where the hell did that come from???

NY open for business....

My soon to be bother in law is very high up the law enforcement ladder on a national level. He also takes his job extremely seriously. If he was to see a post like that, there is no doubt in my mind that he would investigate who these three LEO friends are. You should be careful boasting about such things on they internet. That being said, I believe the old saying runs true, empty cans rattle the most

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or what if your neighbor says "hey, let's go for a drive", and proceeds to do 60 mph in a 55 mph area, chances are it wouldn't even phase you.....same neighbor says "hey, let's go for a drive" and then proceeds to pull up to a field, whips out a rifle and spotlight and proceeds to look for a deer to kill, my guess is you would have a much different reaction, would you not?

Was out today and took advice from everyone who messaged me. Yup I got a squirrel. I will post pictures when I get home. Thanks for the advice everyone. Me 1 squirrel 0 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2nd Fox today

well this article was about gifts not what we are doing on the holidays, so I don't think you were taking a jab at me but regardless we go to mass most sundays and certainly on christmas.

Just for the record, I for one would have NO problem with voter ID's.

Another year above ground !

the public views different offenses differently. I'm not sure how hard that is to grasp. I get in the paper for child molestation or rape and you might think differently than if I was pulled over and blew a .09.

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Take me, Wooly... I'm experienced but I can be very CRAPPY.. I like to shoot stuff, and I am sure you would enjoy dressing them and dragging them out for me.. I have also been told that I am kinda CUTE.....<<wink>>.....

I have been reading these and trying to figure out just how to put it....there really is no way to explain it either it's in you or not...i don't hunt to kill things altho that has its bennifits as for filling the freezer or population control. But I live for Family, outdoors and motorcycles. That's what I work 40-60 hours a week for. When I get up at 5 to hit the stand and watch the sun come up and the birds start chirping and the woods get active it gets the blood pumping with or without target animals present. I have spent many many days in woods with friends and my dad and uncle and soon my son will join. It's a art it's a passion it's a skill to find what your looking for in either hunting or fishing or trapping. Pics will last a lifetime so please remember to take pics

Low prices at the pump will last 3 to 6 months before there's a major correction by the powers that be. A stagnant economy in the private sector in NYS will be handed down for generations. If people stay around long enough to even care. I'm too old for a government job, dammit!

Because even the smallest of concessions is immediately trumpeted as a huge win by the anti's who have absolute control over most media outlets in this country. The average Joe with no horse in the race is going to side with whoever seems to be winning. Tiny steps turn into huge victories. Never give an inch. Criminals generally don't use legally purchased firearms anyways.

Oh yes, it's her right & I have tried to "train" her. Some folks just aren't suited to self defense. She folds when quick thinking/action is required.

Very poor analogy. You will never win anyone over with stuff like that. Those killing people with firearms for the most part had intent, while those killing people with cars for the most part did not. I for one will NEVER be convinced that one couldn't kill human beings way quicker with firearms, than with anything else that is easily available to the general public. Not arguing the 2nd amendment or the NRA here, only that it's just stupid to say that one can kill people just as easily with some other object. There's a reason that the majority of murders are with firearms(stats prove this out). That's because they are the most efficient at getting the job done.

Exactly! that's why I suggested they may not enjoy you sharing that they provide certain information in exchange for hunting rights.

A lot of accuracy is in the fit between the stock & the action. No replacement stock will have a presice fit & Boyds stocks, while decent, are still what you would call a utility grade stock. An aftermarket stock with precise fit would be expensive. I doubt if you will improve the results you cite above. You may or may not see a degradation. (if it ain't broke you can't fix it) If you are experienced at inletting, you have a good shot at duplicating the above results with a stock that will fit your pysical characteristics better.. I would think that a slug gun would have a higher comb than a wingshooting shotgun. My 1st choice would be to mount the scope as low as possible. Is that the case right now? If the scope is as low as possible, a lace on leather cheek piece would raise yur cheek weld. I used one on an 870 Express that had a 1-4X20 Leupy mounted on it. Just some options that you might consider.

I can't wait to see some pictures of some fresh bone ill bet you find one or two tomorrow. Good luck ill be following this thread it's one of my favorites each year.

seriously? Who cares if they're happy. They broke the law...

just this post and responses to it are reason enough why the crossbow has no buisness in the archery season at all. put it in the regular season where it belongs.

glassed two long beards working across a field. couple other guys I was with called and called to them. gobbling but they were on a mission and wouldn't change direction. they packed it up to head back to the truck as it was 11:30am. The longbeards disappeared from view heading down into a swamp at the bottom of the valley. I sprinted down the valley to the other side of the swamp. setup a hen decoy out in an adjacent field and I sat tucked into a small brush pile at it's edge. the setup had me next to a barway that connected two fields and the end of the swamp. I called with a mouth diaphragm and they came in hammering through the swamp. they both passed behind me just on the other side of the brush pile, spitting and drumming. came out of the swamp by the barway. the first one was at five steps in front of me. the second one behind it wasn't even into the field yet before the first one started putting. so I let the first one have a 12ga load of Federal 3" #5 heavyweight at around 5 yards. I aimed at the base of the neck because I was afraid I'd miss that close. the second bird flew off. the first didn't flop or flinch but went straight to stone dead. I've since learned that's not the typical encounter when you kill a turkey. lol it got me hooked though.