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A very generous member on this site (phade), recently sent my grandsons, 11 and 13 years old, a trail cam. They have both spent a lot of time in the woods with me the last few years. Though they both enjoy the outdoors, the younger one, Zac is just nuts about deer and hunting. So this being their camera, we decided Zac would pick the first spot to place the cam. I let him lead the way in our woods out back. I told him that he was to pick the spot based on what he knows about our woods. So he did this all on his own, picking the exact spot, and even hung the cam himself. Thanks phade from me and the boys. #1- Nice doe #2- Up and coming buck #3- Same buck ? Not sure what do you guys think? #4- ?? #5- Can you find the deer? #6- My grandson Zac

For one thing you are basically talking about two different animals when you speak of western(longhorn stalking) coyote's and the bigger and certainly urbanized Eastern coyote/wolf hybrid. You are correct on attempts to kill them causes a higher breeding rate, but that could be corrected with a year around hunting, just like with raccoons. When prices are down then trapping is as well. They both have few natural predators and populations can explode. It may be cyclical but right now we are in a growth...There is no denying such things when there are so many cameras in the woods these days, an increase in confrontations with them. Now I just love the fact I was poo whooed years ago when I spoke of the things these animals were doing, Oh no they are afraid..they don't run and hunt in packs...they don't get that big....Ya right. It wont be until they evolve even further, or just manage to pull up more of there wolf heritage and look to people as good opportunistic meals, will people like you say hey maybe something should be done. I personally do not like having to warn the little 80 yr old woman at the gym about taking her pup out to potty at night,when she tells me she had a few sets of eyes pacing the wood line as she stood in the yard. I certainly do not enjoy seeing all the now DAY TIME pics I'm getting of them. hearing PACKS howling half the night. Let me say this one more time..Animals do not always do the things that the "experts" say they do..I would think that all these radio collard studies that have been going on would finally get ppl to realize this.Like Ohh we had no idea there was that big a population in Chicago,Toronto ,NYC...really Because 30 years ago there was a thriving population in Avon NY and most people knew it...I witnessed it nightly on my midnight bike rides around town...Time to wake up.

There is a stump in front of the tree. He stood on the stump and got it about six feet up. Said,he didn't want the deer to see the cam. At 11 he's learning fast!

First I would like to ask the staff to create a group called "Coyote Haters Club" and add anyone who wants to be in that group. Count me in! Second, they are a nuisance! They kill everything we try to hunt! So yes I am in objection to to those damn hell dogs killing deer, rabbits, squirrels, turkey and every other game animal I pay to hunt for! So yes I say let us have an all year season with no bag limits and this might seem harsh, but kill the pups too. If you want to get rid of cockroaches you don't just kill the one you saw in the sink. You have to annihilate the nests! Or the infestation will grow. Then again, maybe you are pro roach to.

I'd like to see his width but worth a second look at.

Seeing no poults at all this year so far. Did find a few nests that were destroyed in May and a few hens that were killed. We have fisher around now, as well as the usual fox, coyote, coon and other assorted varmints. Not sure what the biggest issue is. Perhaps it's a perfect storm combination of all of them.

Started my backsplash at camp... still need to grout... found thins nice tile with trout on it so I incorporated it into the backsplash.

From what I've seen of the science, once coyotes enter an area, they will continue to reproduce until you have a problem, whether they are hunted or not. Hunting them will not control them as quickly as one would hope, especially if year round hunting isn't allowed. But every indication points to the fact they must be controlled by aggressive hunting once they invade a given area, otherwise they will surely become a major problem. The question becomes, how many in a given area becomes a problem? I believe that can only be answered by the inhabitants of that particular area.

I think the last 2 pics are of daddy. Looks to be a much bigger bear than momma with the cubs. Any opinions on how big daddy might be? Thought I'd add a video of the 2 cubs fighting/playing with each other.

That's something I should try and learn to do better. Fortunately my father in law is very good at it. Last year he gave me an antique Buck folder that he had sharpened up so I could almost shave with it at the start of the season. Field dressing (3) bucks and skinning (4) has taken most of the edge off it now however. I really struggled with it when I dispatched the poor little button buck that a hit and run driver knocked the wind out of at the end of our driveway last winter. I think I will give it back to him for a little "touch-up", prior to using it this fall. I like that knife but am not overly impressed with how well it holds an edge. Maybe I can convince him to carry it, especially when I remind him that it was used on the buck that made the nice shoulder mount he currently has hanging up on his wall up there. Personally, I don't believe in that "Luck" crap. It is the man up stairs who has full control, determining where all the deer end up. I do appreciate a tool that does its job well however. This fall, I will carry another classic that my wife picked up for me at an antique show this spring. It is another classic, an "old-timer" by Uncle Henry. It is a "made-in-USA" version and appears to be in factory un-used condition. Them things were legendary for holding an edge and I cant wait to get it into a few fat does. It also is so sharp now that I could shave with it. I lost my "Sharp-finger" a few years ago, that had been my favorite hunting knife and really held an edge well. I will try and be more careful with this one.

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Took the wife to the other side of Mt Taurus and hiked Breakneck Ridge. Didn't bring the SLR but I did bring a selfie stick.

I have two different groups of 3 pups (based on coloration) and 118 trail cam pictures for the 2 mos I've ran cams in 2015. 8g is where I am at. We try to shoot everyone but typically only get/call 2-3 a year. The it season should be open year round and limiting when they can be called and harvested makes no sense. Good luck

May take awhile when you have NYBowhunters spilling all kinds of garbage and lies to the politicians in Albany.

I find it absolutely discouraging, you want to save bucks then why not drop it to 1 buck only.

Here in 4h, we are surrounded by AR's. Only a matter of time now before they implement them here. I usually let the young bucks walk now, but I can see where the choice should be up to the individual hunter. Especially the older new hunters coming into hunting. To old for the youth season, they are building experience and confidence in their hunting abilities. Just like any new hunter. The young bucks and doe's fit for that nicely. Then later in their hunting career they can choose not to shoot the young one's or just continue to put meat on the table. We should have a choice when we pay for the tags!

When did I know I had a coyote problem? When the dog started spending more time barking at the windows running from one end of the house to the other at night rather than sleeping. Hitting the outside lights at 3am constantly reveals the pack. Gonna be a BIG trapping/hunting season this fall.

When I see/hear them.... I shoot every single one I can...

Spent the week doing some work at camp.... coming along nicely.. kitchen cabinets... utility cabinet... and a buck

Hey everyone. New from brooklyn. Very nice site. Looking forward to learning and contributing.

I decided to build a woodshed to hold my firewood. The rubbermaid prefab shed I used to use can no longer support the loads of wood I stacked causing the walls to bow out creating large gaps and allowing rain and snow to come in. So this year I decided to build a wood shed. With the help of my son and his soon to be Eagle Scout friend we build the base, floor and posts last weekend. Today I plumbed the posts and secured them with 10' pressure treated 2 x 4's. Next weekend the T1-111 siding will be going up and the roof will hopefully be completed, leaving the doors for another weekend.

Go to archery shops and try as many as you can , when you find one that is comfortable to shoot you will know it. Brand name does not matter now days , too many good ones out there. And do not get caught up on the power hipe , you only need a 40 pound draw weight bow to down a deer.Speed is also not that imporntant , if you get a bow that fits you should go to a pro shop also to match the arrow spline ect. + broadhead weigh for the set up. And practice,practice.Start with a few arrows a day and work your way up.You do not want to pull something out of wack before archery season.

You and your science has been proven wrong my friend. You call all out war on them things and they will be eliminated one way or the other. They either pack their bags and move or they learn to move only under the cover of darkness, Keep their mouths shut and jump from stump to stump so they dont leave tracks. If the Op leaves those things and does nothing he will have no game to worry about for him or his buddies.

The DEC should play Give and Take , They will take away some of the Turkey hunting so why don't the Give us A longer Yote season. All year would be grate.

First week of turkey season, finding turkey egg shells in the favorite turkey nesting spots. Counted 21 poults with 2 hens yesterday. Quite a few poults for two hens. May have missed a hen. Starting to use their summertime roosting spot. Largest numbers ever here. Excited and can't wait to get some pics. Worked on habitat improvement here, for several years. I would hope something I've done has helped. Not taking any credit yet though.

The coyote is one of the most adaptable creatures on the planet. It has no natural enemy besides the wolf. The coyote is one of the last mammals to live when the world comes to its end they speculate. If your looking for a real challenge try calling them in the East. The ratio for a call in is about 1 to 15 calls/sets for pro in the East. There aren't a lot of coyote hunting videos produced in the East due to lack of response, population and they're more skittish than their western species.

PR arm of the DEC? Come on.....NY Outdoor News has regularly criticized DEC on many levels.....license system, various deer management issues, staffing, etc. Had to check in on this one...now, back to work... S

I just love my Mission Venture and they have come out with even more Fantastic bows..... http://missionarchery.com/bows/

Shoot them all.

So is there any game warden who will ever be able to tell the difference between a wound from one of these slugs and an arrow? heck even your average deer processor probably couldn't tell the difference. So for those interested in getting an early start on their gun season during bow season, these things will have some obvious benefits.....lol.

Looks like the cam. is just the right place.

Nice job and it looks like the cam was hung high in a tree. Way to go Phade!

Great pictures! And you have a lovely wife!

NY should have a draw, and everyone would appreciate their bucks more if they could only shoot a buck every 4-5 years Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Out of the three I would go with the Franchi 20ga. A lot of the Spanish made guns are good but I would be leery of a brand I never heard of. Something seems screwy with the Browning, and 16ga ammo can be hard to find. Franchi is a good quality gun and 20 ga ammo is everywhere. Good luck.

Awesome grampy! Great pics. Thats how we teach, let them lead and then just guide them when they get off track!

You just defeated your own purpose! Deer are not targeting people as a food source. When was the last time a fox or a squirrel attacked a human? Why don't you preach this to the parents of that 2 year old that a coyote came right into the garage, or better yet, talk this to that dude that was attacked while walking to work! And don't try that "Isolated Incident" crap anymore! It works like a busted toilet! Did I EVER state killing a coyote would help me or anyone kill a deer, rabbit, etc...? No, I did not. I did make a mention that they sure as hell do make it harder for us! Yes, yes I did! Now you will say again, I don't like the competition. NO! No I do not! To be honest, I don't think of them as competition! I think of them as a plague that once it takes over, that's all there is left! I absolutely refuse to make a comment on "Gods Dogs"! I have never shot first and ask questions later at anything! No I have never watched them, not like you mean. Let me ask you this Curmudgeon? Are you a hunter or do you just want to protect everything that can and will kill what you hunt?

20 gauge is my choice for field hunting of any kind, ammo limitation is a drag but it's light easy to swing and your shoulder will thank you.

Some nice deer in that whole area! I doubt you will have a hard time selling it for a profit. Even with no power. I still wouldn't do to much, maybe clear the area for a driveway/parking area and let the next owner decide what to do. They may not even want to put a camp on the land. Just hunt it. So the less you do the more if that makes sense.

Everything done by government has some political aspect to it by definition.

The Browning and the Franchi are both quality semi autos that are recoil operated vs. gas operated. Both are quality guns and will give you a total of 5 rounds without the plug inserted. I would lean toward either of these guns for what you are hunting for vs. the double barrel, which will limit you to 2 rounds and different choked barrels. What will determine what is best for you will be the fit of the gun to you and the barrel length and choke. You will want a modified or improved cylinder choke for upland hunting if the gun has fixed barrel chokes. If the gun has screw in choke tubes, that will not be a determining factor. Barrel length should be either 26" or 28" for upland hunting. I have owned both of these guns and if I were you I would try them for fit and would go with which one fits you best. If the Franchi fits you best, go with it. I would only use high brass shells for pheasants, and would use either high brass shells or low brass shells for grouse and rabbits depending on the distance of the shots and the cover.

My plan is to hunt as often as my wife will allow.

Not sure where I read it...I read a lot...but a study done on turkey egg predation . Deer raid turkey nests and it isn't just a fluke type thing....I know they will eat baby birds and even frogs. Eggs should have occurred to me...

Here is the link to the online article. http://www.outdoornews.com/July-2015/DEC-creates-buck-zones/

On the section of this site that solicits suggestions, I have previously suggested a delineation between Gun Laws, Hunting Laws, and "Politics". I still think that is a good idea. Politics is too broad of a term to throw around as much as it is relating to hunting policy. In different contexts, it can refer to party; but it can also refer to political pressure by stakeholders - either through advocacy or lobbying. It can also mean other things. So, by assigning everything a catch-all along with the different contexts which the term politics can be construed, it enables people to connect totally unrelated things. When items are conflated that way, nothing gets done. I am not sure if I posted on here the report we compiled which clearly shows that political party majority in the Legislature and/or assigned to a governor has no bearing on the success of pro-hunting or anti-hunting items. We also published a page titled 'Our Elected Officials in the Field". We found that far more democrats actually hunt, then republicans. Governor Andrew Cuomo, as a matter of fact, is a hunter. Other things are operating as well. Some critics of hunters and some outspoken hunters agree on one thing ; that as a rule, hunters do not like environmental regulation, do not like black people or other groups, and a number of other stereotypes. Although that stereotype is not only true, but fairly common, it does NOT represent millions of hunters. Some hunters who embrace that stereotype are facing cognitive dissonance and to hold on to how they perceive the world or want to influence how they want the world to be. To reconcile their own dissonance or try to exert influence, they piggy-back all sorts of issues with hunting issues. The existing lack of delineation between topics is very facilitating for those who wish to do this, and obviously they do not want any change.

More exercise before going afield ! Riding the couch too much lately !

Ain't Neva Scared. Can't think about things like this. It's a shame it happened, but you gotta live life (unscared). Many times on the train I'm sitting next to an odd character with a backpack, I can't worry about if it's a bomb etc. Cant live your life consumed with worrying Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There should be anytime of year season on them.

That could leave you in the dark

Old bar room deer head and 5' model canoe ... couple more angles in cabin