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I've been watching several nice bucks all summer coming out of a marshy little wetland area at my best shed hunting farm. I finally bought a new Browning Trail Cam and set it up to get a closer look last week. It took 6 days...but the boys finally showed yesterday evening. There were no trees to mount the camera on where I wanted to put it so it's set up on a threaded stake right in the cloverfield where they've been coming out. It's pretty funny to see their reaction when they notice the plastic box hovering in the air and come closer to check it out. This one in particular peaks my interest. Love those big brows!!! He's not a high scorer by any means but he has a huge body and I believe that he's at least 5 years old based on the fact that he resided in the same area last year too. He sure looks like a fully mature buck with that big old roman nose... Shooter #2, he's definately got some good mass and lots of character!!! Couple of nice young bucks...

Showed back up again, this year with even more mass than before it seems, as well as some "junk".. i have history with this deer back to 2013, that I'm aware of. This fall he is 6.5yr or older. in 2013 he is at least a 3.5yr old.. Still have a few cards to pull. hopefully the other 2 old guys are on them..

Thanks to Phade my trail cams work again and I am able to receive pictures again!!!!!! Thank you Phade! Keep up the awesome work and looking forward to buying some more cams from you in the future! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Wind direction will be the most frustrating parts of any hunt. Nothing can irritate you like watching the wind switch 180 degrees a few times while you sit there using plans based on a weatherman's predictions. I hunt in narrow valley areas with high steep hills, and they definitely will do some weird things. I have one blind next to a 150' deep rock walled ravine that twists its way up the hill, Anywhere around that ravine will have constantly changing winds. And some of the biggest bucks in that area use that for a bedding area because there is no approach to that area that will not give them a scent warning before you get within shooting range. The good old milkweed seed test wil show you what you are up against and it can be a very frustrating story. There are also areas where the wind can be in one direction all day long and then late in the afternoon, the thermals take over. I don't know about flat land. There is none down out way ..... lol.

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I didn't realize you had info from the previous owner. That's a BIG deal, and you should absolutely use it. You might consider putting some flagging material like pieces of surveyor's tape or VHS tape on a stake somewhere in view of your cam shots as we get close to the season. Set them far enough away to not trigger the cam, but still be visible in the photo. Knowing the wind direction at the precise time a deer triggers the cam from a specific direction is valuable.

Because if you read the entire transcripts to see what he actually said it's nothing of what the media presents. A little context and it's what any normal person would say or ask. Here is the best fact.. the Republicans didn't want him the people voted him in as nominee, look at Hillary the DNC wanted her and fixed it to get her and the people hate her. Now poll numbers show her 5% bump but a little research shows her numbers went up 5 % but trumps didn't go down . A 5 % bump within your own party is not a victory dance.. it would be nice to see some media coverage of Johnson but that doesn't fit the media backers agenda. .. why report fairly and Unbaised...... when there is money and kickbacks to be made

Well what did they say when you introduced your self and expressed your concerns to them ?

What the hell was that..., a Fisher Price X-bow with flaming Nerf tips,lol

You've been drinking way too much MSM Kool-Ade, my friend, if you believe any of this. It's nothing more than today's anti-Trump talking points and propaganda.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today unveiled new regulations concerning deer and bear hunting, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. These regulations increase opportunities for junior hunters to take bears, rescind an antlerless-only rule from 2015 in portions of southeastern New York and the Lake Plains, reduce antlerless harvests in two management units in the western Adirondacks, and clarify when special season tags may be used by bow and muzzleloader hunters. “We rely on hunters to help us meet our science-based population management goals, and these new regulations will help us explore alternative season structures that will advance improved population management,” said Commissioner Seggos. “The youth hunt has been very popular with families across the state, and we’re pleased to offer this expanded opportunity for junior hunters.” The new bear hunting regulation now includes the taking of bears in the youth firearms hunt over Columbus Day weekend that was previously a deer-only event. The 2015 regulation that prohibited harvest of antlered deer during portions of the bow and muzzleloader seasons in Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 1C, 3M, 3S, 4J, 8A, 8C, 8F, 8G, 8H, 8N, 9A, and 9F has been rescinded, allowing the take of both antlered and antlerless deer during the entire bow and muzzleloader seasons in these units. In these WMUs, deer populations are above desired levels, and the antlerless-only rule was implemented in 2015 as part of a multi-phase process to increase antlerless harvest. However, reported harvest of female deer did not differ substantially between the WMUs with the antlerless-only periods and nearby WMUs without the rule, nor did the antlerless-only periods increase reported female take as desired. In contrast, deer populations in WMUs 6F and 6J have been declining, so harvest of antlerless deer is now prohibited during the early muzzleloader season in these units. Winter weather conditions are a primary driver of deer abundance in the northern part of the state, and the winters of 2013 and 2014 were especially harsh. Coupled with mild conditions this past winter, reducing the harvest of antlerless deer should prevent further population decline and stimulate growth. The DEC expects this change to be temporary. The final regulatory change is simply a technical correction to clarify that hunters who purchase both the bow and muzzleloader license privileges may use the Bow/Muzzleloader either-sex and Bow/Muzzleloader antlerless-only deer tags in either season or both in one of the seasons with the appropriate implement. This has always been DEC's intent, but ambiguity in the previous wording of the regulation could have led to confusion. Hunters who purchase just one of the special season privileges are still only allowed to use the Bow/Muzzleloader tag during that particular special season. Under the 2016-17 budget, Governor Cuomo’s NY Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative provides $3 million for State land access projects and $4 million for hunting and fishing infrastructure. The 2015-16 budget also created a new capital account, which, along with federal Pittman-Robertson funds, will be used to manage, protect and restore fish and wildlife habitat and will improve and develop public access for fish and wildlife-related recreation. This year’s commitment builds on the previous $6 million in funding for 50 new projects to provide access to approximately 380,000 acres of existing State lands for recreation, including boat launches, bird-watching areas, trails and hunting blinds, and $8 million for upgrades and improvements to fish hatcheries statewide. View full article

Be careful with that. With only 8 acres, they may do the same thing.

They have always overlooked Obama's crimes. Upright: "There is a statute that prohibits us from engaging in Iran dealing with dollars, so [Obama] had to print the money here, ship it over to Switzerland, turn it into Swiss francs and euros, and ship it over to Iran. If a private company had done this, it is called money laundering. The CEO would be in jail right now." —Charles Krauthammer

if the property they hunt on is mostly wetlands, that may be the only huntable area on their side...who knows, or maybe they located where the deer are.......it sucks, but as long as they are on their property and doing nothing wrong it's really not unethical, maybe not very neighborly, but that's about it. I guess it's really not much different then you wanting to hunt that line and shutting them out of it....like already mentioned, set up a clearly visible stand early before the season or get out earlier in the morning...........and I know not many people try this unheard of technique, but try talking to them before doing anything that creates bad blood.

You need to get to know thermals as they will at times override the prevailing wind direction given for a day. With a 450 elevation change...its going to take some serious thought and experience to get it right. If the rocky side is a hard break, meaning deer cannot transgress it - then it is a very helpful bit of knowledge if they are moving to your plot in daytime hours.

Yep, time to try and be neighborly. With only 8 acres, youre going to want to try and secure recovery rights at least.

I'm having that exact problem at another spot right now (30 acre alfalfa field)...it's got more bucks than any area I have but they keep skipping my cams. Not much you can do other than be patient. The area in the pics isn't that big. There's a 2 acre marsh behind the cam where the deer are bedding, it's all cattail and scrubby stuff. Off to the left there is a small woodlot. The cam is on a point that juts out where I've been watching them come out all summer. They tend to feed along the edge of the brush. I'm right on the brush line so the deer you see aren't in the middle of a big fieldthere are right on the edge of cover. Like I mentioned, it took six days to get them on cam.

Never hunted in your end of the county. These deer are 8R. Been seeing lots of good bucks this year despite the drought!

Region 8 There is another bachelor group hanging out on this farm just up the road with a couple of beautiful 10's. Wish I could get pics of them but I'm only going to concentrate on this one spot because my uncle hunts there. He killed this buck back in '13 in the field that my cam is set in...

one thing for certain, you definitely have Coyotes in the area.

Used to be my favorite part of college...Aug Thru Oct then may till end lol Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Lol. I didn't even notice. There was probably 30 girls in the 200sq ft store. It's NYC. Skirt season began months ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My biggest NY buck is only a basket 8, but seen I only get out a handful of days per deer season I hold out for a buck. I stopped shooting 4's and smaller a few years back. Doe gets my blood pumping, but no interest in losing the day or even a few hours shooting one. I get a dmp tag each year incase I ever saw a piebald or really injured doe. I'd probably shoot a small buck if I got a good shot with the Xbow tho. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't eat the horns and sadly only have seen perhaps 3 wall hangers in my life while in the woods deer hunting. And I average over 100+ hours a year lol. Ray Charles would have a better chance at shooting one than I

Clarifying for some who might read this topic: Regular season gun antlered tag becomes either sex tag during late muzzleloader season So in theory if you have a Regular season antlered tag leftover and late either sex muzzleloader tag (all this during late MZ season)you could shoot 2 bucks/ one of each or 2 does. I think bow tags add a wrinkle but I'm referring to shotgun/rifle and ML only hunters Glad to see doe only first 2 weeks of bow season and doe only in certain zones in late bow/ml season gone. I remember guys didn't even hunt their good stands first 2 weeks as not to get busted or blow a good set up on a buck when they couldn't shoot bucks. Others didn't even hunt late ml season.

Aaah! The Kool-Ade is delicious this time of year.

Let's see if this will work . Remember , you cannot SELL any tags ( just a reminder ) Post away .........and good luck .

I have up for sale a complete set to get someone into the hobby of reloading. I only loaded for one caliber .30-06. Great starter set for someone just starting out. Here is a list of what is included:1: RCBS vibratory case cleaner (also have a box of walnut tumbling media that will go with this)2: Book: The ABC's of Reloading3: Book: Lyman Reloading Handbook 46th Edition4: Books: Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading both 3rd and 8th editions5: Redding single stage O frame press6: Hornady Powder Measure7: Lyman case trimmer8: Hornady powder trickler9: RCBS case deburr tool10: Case filling funnel11: Case lube pad and case lube12: Primer tray13: Sinclar Stainless ultimate trimmer with .30-06 case holder14: RCBS Reloading Dies for .30-0615: Lee Decapping Die16: 2 plastic storage organizers17: 2 case holding trays18: 1 ammo box, holds 50 rounds19: Hornady powder beam scale. Update (found the tray that goes with the beam scale so that is now complete)All in good useable condition. I'm looking to sell this all as one lot. I've looked up the price of all of this new, and took 50% off new price and did not even figure in cost on some of the smaller items. With that said I'm firm on a price of $350 for everything listed here. Please contact via email only at [email protected] . I'm located in Sherrill, NY Thanks for looking

The Latham field and stream store is open in Latham farms, very impressed.

I just drooled. Looking good Grampy

That cam is in a great spot,Different animals all week that is so awesome..

I agree. The deer don't ALWAYS follow the age old "script". They'll come from whatever the heck direction THEY want, when THEY want. You set your stand/blind/truck facing into the wind, expecting the deer to come from a direction advantageous to you. Whether you're watching a single trail, intersection of multiple trails, a valley of open fields or section of woods; you play the wind according to a number of factors THAT day. Weather reports are where you start.......If you are traveling to your spot via your Porsche, note American Flags, home chimneys etc. Both are good indicators of what you should encounter. Once you get to your area, flick your Bic or Zippo for a quick indication of wind direction or to confirm your earlier thoughts/observations. While your on your way to your chosen location, continue to flick your lighter or put a puff of powder into the air for a quick look see. Also, often times the best indicator is your own breath if the temps are cool enough. From a tree stand, I typically use a tiny piece of paper towel (multi-purpose/never leave the truck/home without item) dropped to the ground to see wind directions. Just float a little piece the size of an ant out there and see WTH is happening. Go kill 'em Bizzy!

Keep in mind that everything changes in October and early November. Wind patterns, thermals, deer movement, preferred foods, water sources, bedding locations... And they can change almost over night.

It's true. I can only go by what the previous owner told us. So far it's been true based on trail cam activity. But it all changes come the fall. Haven't gotten a buck on my cell cam in a few weeks but Sunday saw a nice buck at 12 noon about 60 yards from the camera. They are still there just not walking on main trail of course Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Biz that's why you have heard me mention the numerous stands and blinds I have set up...I group my stands/towers in 4's to catch what ever ma nature throws at me and yes even a 16-20 foot height can be different than on the ground for thermals...especially on ridge lines and hilly/gully country...so I have ground blinds set up near all those groupings........brush blinds built right are as good as a pop up...just not weather resistant ..unless you cut some poles nail a frame and add a camo tarp...cost time and 10-15 bucks...

Put multiple stands in place for the wind on a given day. On one of my "go to" spots, I have a stand set for a NW wind AND a South-SE wind.

Give him another year . What are the GPS coordinates ?

Close up of Brows...

I agree, most people won't believe you when you tell them taking a doe means just as much to you as a buck. I pretty much get the same adrenaline rush no matter what type of deer I take.

Why waste $? I just swap the broadhead for a field point and shoot a target at the end of the hunt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Awesome deer hope you get a shot at him..........Good luck..

Looks like he was probably using Bentonite. This explains it pretty good. http://sturgismaterials.com/products-view/sodium-bentonite/ Pretty cool stuff we have today! Amazing.

He's a beauty !!! Good luck with him.

Great rifle stand in the southern tier. Deer usually make there way up this side of the hill in the early morning hours working their way back to bedding....took a few deer from this stand the last couple years and was lucky enough to double on a buck and doe opening morning 2015. Made a 115-120 yard shot on the buck directly down this view from and elevated platform I rebuilt named Stair Way to Heaven by the camp owner. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Damn straight it is. Found a couple more good ones on my walk down the street tonight to my source

Real nice...Good luck hope you get a shot this year..

Haha, my daughter has one as well as the 522. I was on my way home from NC when I was in the service when my wife called and told me the ultra sound results that we were having a girl. I needed to pee and saw the gander sign so I swung in and they had them both sitting beside each other. Long story short I was a broke E3 with a kid on the way but got approved for my first and only credit card and I had 2 pink guns for my unborn daughter and another bill I didn't know how I was going to pay. That was nearly 10 years ago and she regularly shoots them both and it was all worth it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Big oops on the part of Oliver's dad. Actually two oops'. One for underage hunting/shooting, two for publicizing it!