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I picked up this smokin' hottie brunette along a roadside once...... Turned out she was looking to get paid to handle my tool.

Under Governor Cuomo’s NY Open for Fishing and Hunting initiative, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) adopted a ten-year black bear management plan, DEC Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. The plan outlines the principles and methods used to monitor and manage black bear populations in New York and provides strategic guidance for the DEC’s activities. The plan includes several proposed hunting rule changes. “After careful consideration of thousands of public comments, the strategies outlined in the Black Bear Management Plan seek to achieve and maintain bear population levels that are acceptable to the public while providing sustainable opportunity for New York’s big game hunters,” Commissioner Joe Martens said. “The plan also addresses public partnerships to reduce human-bear conflicts.” The final Black Bear Management Plan for New York State, 2014-2024 is available at www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7215.html. Key elements of the final plan include the scientific monitoring of bear populations; continued use of stakeholders to assess bear impacts and identify population trend objectives; recommendations to expand areas open to bear hunting throughout upstate New York and to increase hunting opportunities in portions of southeastern New York. The plan emphasizes DEC’s integrated approach to reduce negative black bear impacts by increasing public awareness of its role in preventing human-bear conflicts, by addressing individual incidents of bear damage, and by reducing bear populations where necessary. Public comments on the draft bear plan were carefully reviewed by DEC, and a summary and assessment of the public comment is also available at www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7215.html. Based on the input received, DEC made several revisions to the plan, including: adding more detail about the extensive public interaction that was used to develop the plan and opportunities for future public input about bear impacts and objectives; reiterating emphasis on public education and outreach as one part of an integrated approach to reduce human-bear conflicts; describing DEC’s collaboration with professional bear managers and researchers from other jurisdictions; and clarifying that DEC plans to assess the tradeoffs and implications of use of dogs, bait or live capture cable-restraints for taking bears, though none of these measures are currently being proposed for use in New York at this time. To begin implementing the new bear plan, DEC proposed rule changes that would establish bear hunting seasons in all of upstate New York, create a supplemental early firearms season for bears in the Catskills and Western Hudson Valley area, and provide a uniform start for bowhunting and early bear seasons in the Northern Zone. Specifically the proposed rule would: allow bear hunting in Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 6A, 6G, 6N, and all of 6K during the Northern Zone early bowhunting season, early muzzleloader season, and regular firearms season; allow bear hunting in WMUs 4A, 4B, 4J, 5R, 6P, 6R, 6S, 7A, 7F, 7H, 7J, 8A, 8C, 8F, 8G, 9A, and 9F during the Southern Zone early and late bowhunting seasons, regular firearms season, and late muzzleloading season; create a supplemental firearms bear season for 16 days beginning the 1st Saturday after Labor Day (Sept. 6 – Sept. 21, 2014) in WMUs 3A, 3C, 3H, 3K, 3J, 3M, 3P, 3R, 4P, and 4R; begin the Northern Zone bowhunting season for bears on the same day as the early bear season, the 1st Saturday after the 2nd Monday in September (2nd Saturday after Labor Day). DEC will accept written public comment on the proposed hunting rule changes through July 7, 2014. The rulemaking documents can be seen on the DEC website at www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/propregulations.html. The proposed rule can also be viewed in the May 21, 2014 publication of the New York State Register, which is posted on the DOS website at www.dos.ny.gov/info/register/2014.html. Citizens who wish to make formal public comments may do so by sending an email to: [email protected] or by writing to: Mr. Bryan L. Swift, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Bureau of Wildlife, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4754. The NY Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative is an effort to improve recreational opportunities for sportsmen and women and to boost tourism activities throughout the state. This initiative includes streamlining fishing and hunting licenses, reducing license fees, improving access for fishing and increasing hunting opportunities in New York State. In support of this initiative, this year’s budget includes $6 million in NY Works funding to support creating 50 new land and water access projects to connect hunters, anglers, bird watchers and others who enjoy the outdoors to more than 380,000 acres of existing state and easement lands that have not reached their full potential. These 50 new access projects include building new boat launches, installing new hunting blinds and building new trails and parking areas. In addition, the 2014-15 budget includes $4 million to repair the state's fish hatcheries; and renews and allows expanded use of crossbows for hunting in New York State. This year's budget also reduces short-term fishing licenses fees; increases the number of authorized statewide free fishing days to eight from two; authorizes DEC to offer 10 days of promotional prices for hunting, fishing and trapping licenses; and authorizes free Adventure Plates for new lifetime license holders, discounted Adventure Plates for existing lifetime license holders and regular fee Adventure Plates for annual license holders. This post has been promoted to an article

Hey all, had some unexpected downtime on the site today. Had to update the backend and perform a reboot, took a bit longer then expected. Should be all good now!

After 3 years of bow hunting this guy got close enough to shoot ! It was October of 2012..... Didn't get much hunting in last year hopefully this year he gets a partner! Rich from fins to feathers did the mount and I think it came out great, I was very happy with it

I still can't believe people like Sogaard (not trying to pick on you), but you stated I can still own them. Yes and no I can still own them if I register them (until I die and they must be sold out of state or turned it, can not will them to my family), or I have to spend more money buying different stocks, and barrells, and other stuff., when all these weapons where legal. First it is the evil AR type rifles, you watch the next thing will be Semi-Auto guns. So all you hunters that say it does not effect you, it will some day in the near future. They will come after your Remington 1100.

Time for EVERYONE in NY State to step up. First step is to unseat Cuomo (and any assembly/senate who allowed safe to pass). Nothing will send a stronger message to those in Albany than being voted out. That message will absolutely make those in office think twice. On the other hand, a solid win for Cuomo and these others in November will be promoted as a "mandate" for the safe act. You can bet your last dollar that they already have the next round or restrictions lined up and ready to go. Cuomo is laying low right now because he knows it is a voter hot button without as much popular support as he anticipated. After November, the ammo database/BGC will be pushed ahead, enforcement of other provisions will be increased. Sooner or later we will be hunting in a "virtual" field, with computer generated game. Unless the state maybe allows us the ability to own and throw small rocks. Don't think you are safe because you don't own an "evil assault weapon." The end game is to remove access to all guns (at least for regular folks. Politicians, celebrities and their security details still get plenty of firepower). We have the means to change things and the voting booth is the place.

Not to mention there isn't a DEC officer on the planet that would write you a ticket if you have your liscense on your person (whether in your pack, or pocket or whatever). What would they write the ticket for? you have a liscense. They would write it for not being in the correct spot? lol. I would love to see the fine for that.

Happy B-day Joe! Go easy on the squashed grapes!

Thank you north country brother!

Here are two Washington County kills from ADKBH Pro Staffer Todd Barrett. Two great birds! Hope you guys enjoy!

It is when I would have to walk through all the areas that hold the deer in the dark,not to mention a few bedding areas.I found some bedding areas when trout fishing and can slip in almost silent in a canoe/yak.Not to mention I wont sweat my nitz off doing it.You go ahead with your 10 mile trip,its not for me.I know a few guys that love going in super deep and have even helped drag out their kills with them but I would rather paddle in if I can.

A couple more great shots!! Wow! Thanks for the reply, Wooly. I'm very familiar with the 'buy once, cry once' scenario of photography. If I had that $15k+ in Canon lenses back I'd know where to start. Sooo, I guess I do know where to start. In the meantime, I'll look around at camera bodies some more, probably ask you a few more dumb questions about digital, and maybe even get a few of my own gimpy pics up here. Thanks again.

7mm-08 is a great light recoil deer cartridge. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Marbles fixed blade knife from 1911 . Found at Main st and Wisconsin in the city.

I have picked up a 1/2" socket handle , vice grips , channel lock pliers , pruner shears , and a few other items . Found a purse in a shopping cart and took it to Service Desk at Tops in Baytown a long time ago . Found a 20 ga Remington in a wooded area near my SIL's property and gave it to the guy who owned the land .

My neighbor got a "used" commercial leaf blower that way, just had to replace the gas tank.

I have to have over a dozen different (good) tools that I have found , on the side of, or in the middle of the road. Not to mention tie down straps, rope, bungee cords and a brand new 25' tow chain. I stopped for a pair of chest waders once…but they didn't make it.

My fiance went out with her dad and landed this slob 1st drift of the day .19 inches.

3 minute vid (a few 30sec clips) near a food plot the 'wizz'

Hmm, sounds like this farm is going to have some more area to plant for deer!

Never understood that law... stupid!

I gave up hunting in PA years ago because of the no Sunday hunting laws. Working Mon-Fri and then making the run up to hunt on Saturday got old after a while. Even though I killed a lot of deer and some turkeys in PA it just became to much of a hassle. If some day it changes then I'll consider going back.

That sucks. I spend $110 a year on a non-resident hunting license and I hardly get into the woods. Many hunters don't buy camps in PA because of this law. PA hunters will buy a camp in Northwestern NY so they can hunt the whole weekend. I think it will be financially beneficial to the PA residents to allow Sunday hunting, but they can't open their minds that much.

Great job! But shouldn't a doe be doing the ironing ?

Here is the link to the report which summarizes the public comment which the DEC received on this plan. Many hunters give a variety of reasons why they do not participate in public comment and an even greater number of hunters do not even know what it is. http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/bearplanapc2014.pdf