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Sorry to hear of that. It sounds like a real tough situation. Although I haven’t endured a home fire, our family had a house that flooded and it was a nightmare to deal with. I can only imagine what you are going through. You and I are probably within 30 minutes of each other in 8H. I know you said your focus isn’t on hunting and that gear storage could be a challenge. I have tons of gear and storage and I’m sure you getting away for a few hours here and there may refresh your soul during such a time. I have rifles and bows that are quality and high end that I’ll likely never take out of the safe again and you’re welcome to have them for good. Plus clothing and the whole 9 yards. The offer is there should you want to consider it.

Coming up Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the State Fair grounds in Syracuse any and everything to do with farming, the equipment is all there to see in person. From my perspective one of the better events to attend, I really enjoy it. Al

Mating season is on and even in 20 -30 mph winds, this 43.2 lb male couldn't resist the new female calls from MFK. https://youtu.be/gBDArn5_5l0

I have one of those .

I picked this guy up a Saturday from the taxidermist. Unfortunately, I'm starting to run out of room.

Hi everyone I haven’t been getting on here much over the past year. Been checking in from time to time but not posting. As most of you know from previous posts I have been a avid hunter my entire life. I especially love to bow hunt and enjoyed gun hunting, trapping, predator hunting, cross country skiing, camping, reloading, and just about anything else related to the outdoors. That all changed on January 24th 2022 when we lost everything we owned in a house fire. In addition to losing all of our possessions and memories I lost every piece of hunting equipment, clothing, and anything hunting and fishing related I had acquired over 25 years. 2022 was the first year in my life I never hunted or even bought a license. I am not even sure hunting again will ever be in my future. It has been a long hard struggle and it isn’t getting easier as time goes on. We are just getting to the point we can think about rebuilding but if we started tomorrow it would probably be the end of the year before completion. The forum has sure changed over the past year for the better I think. Sorry to see some leave but others I won’t miss at all. Everyone has their reason(s) for leaving but don’t quite understand how another hunting community originating in New Jersey can maintain an emphasis on hunting in NY. Hopefully the members from here will keep it on course. I for one plan on staying here even though it has been suggested this site will go away in the upcoming months. This has always been my go-to site and will remain so to the end. I won’t be joining the other site regardless of what happens here. I hope to contribute and post on occasion but the majority of mine time will be spent trying to rebuild the life that we once had. Cherish all your times in the woods regardless if they are good or bad. It can be all gone in a second.

I guess settled was the wrong term to use! I don't need another bow but if one felt right and had the specs I wanted I knew I'd probably buy it. The tougher question is do I keep 3 compounds or sell one of my current two? Haha Sent from my moto g fast using Tapatalk

Want to clarify dates, Feb 23, 24 and 25 Thursday, Friday and Saturday. https://www.newyorkfarmshow.com/en/home.html Al

Thanks for the reminder! Just checked with the wife, and we have the all clear to go too! It will be our first time. I hope they have some promotions on tractors going on, because mine is getting tired, and we may be ready to take the plunge.

Sorry for your loss, I could not imagine. I am going to take your advice and gather all my belongings on a list and reach out to my insurance company.

The outdoor magazine era produced some of the finest sporting art that was done specifically for the advertising of the gear of the day. Al