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Ahhhhhh you VJP are a pro corporation anti government hack. YOU are the problem here and in the rest of the country. It is the VJP's of the world who not only don't believe government can help you actively subvert government while holding the corporation up as the solution. How anyone can say with a straight face that the "industry" self regulates fine. You cherry pick history to make you points, turn a blind eye towards abuses by your beloved industry and capitalism and when confronted with the truth retire to the tried and true it'll ruin our economy, oh what is plan B? and other BS arguments. You never once speak about how we need to take back our government from the corporations instead choosing to "drown it in the bathwater". I doubt you read anything that does not support your narrow view of our supposedly dystopian society or for that matter anything hopeful or uplifting. Adam Smith who I am sure you'll brand a communist wrote in the Wealth Of Nations that the concentration of money is a treat to useful and productive capitalism. This is the same situation we have today. Eisenhower warned us about the Military Industrial Complex the very same situation we are in today. I have no doubt that none of these posts you have ever made could change your mind as you hope to change other minds, and I don't believe you give a rat ass about the NYS economy.

And with that statement you lost what little credibility he had left. Even you know that is the most ludicrous, bald faced lie ever perpetuated on the American populous. If you don't, you're so delusional that the men in white suits should soon be putting you in a straight jacket. I'm beginning to see why conserve-a-turds worship Reagan so. If the old BS Artist in chief hadn't shut down the state run mental institutions, these lunatics would locked away where they wouldn't be able to spew their inane BS.

some of these little dying towns are the type you miss if you blink while driving through..............I doubt they offer enough local business to really turn things around for the residents, my guess is the larger portion of the money generated is being put into the bank accounts of the big landowners and gas companies.......maybe if it was allowed, and being done right next to the big Towns/Cities that are crapping out you would see a turn around, but the tiny Town's? I don't see it............and that would go for any type of business that would be touted as a lifesaver for these little Towns, not just Fracking.

Assume is right! Actually, a lot of people moved out after being paid the big bucks back in 06-07 when gas prices were high. One moved here to my town in Otsego County. He then ranted and raved when he found he couldn't pull the same stunt here. While this was touted as a way to keep farms alive, a lot of farmers saw it as a way to retire. Said the OP.

What a bunch of BULL. I guess you haven't been keeping up on what is happening in Pennsylvania which you like to compare us to. Chesapeake Energy has been low balling royaly checks. People who were getting thousands of dollars are now only getting a fraction of that amount. It always looks like a good deal till it isn't. What aboit all the hunting clubs that have leased their land, what do you think they are doing with the money? Most live out of the area and spend their money where they live. What does that create for the area zero.

It seems by your anger concerning banning Fracking you must have lost a lot of money with the ban in place. I also find it crazy to think the oil and gas companies should police themselves. Pennsylvania is now looking at regulating. the gas industry, only took them 8 years. Day late and dollar short. But I thank Pennsylvania for letting the gas industry regulate themselves and by doing so gave NY the information to ban fracking.

I like in person permission rather than letters if you can pull it off. Go to the county clerk's office. they will have the new owner's info

So, we just released our newest video and I'm really looking for some input on this one. I know that when I go online to watch turkey hunting videos, it is really hard to find something ill watch until the end. With this video we really tried to break the mold and get away from the typical "Come watch me kill something, loaded with ads and sponsor plugs" style that is out there. It's loaded with action but we really aimed to also be very informative. It's a different style so if you could, please take a few minutes to watch and let me know if you would watch more from us, or how you think we could make it better.

Finally got one tag filled yesterday at 11:27 am. The toms have been henned up right off the roost in the morning so I decided to go out about 9:30. When I got to the field there was a hen already out there. So I snuck back into the hedgerow and set up. About 11 am I hear a faint gobble to the north in the next field. This guy an 3 other gobblers finally come into the field where I was. They were all fighting each other, feathers were flying everywhere. Then he came running down the edge of the hedgerow and I shot him at about 3 yards. He weighed 20 lbs. Had a 9 1/2 inch beard and 1 1/4 inch spurs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

MS Office definitely works on Yosemite. You might try a re-install. Sometimes a major OS upgrade and change/delete old files. I know Office likes to throw lots of files all over the place. Logitech should also work with Yosemite. Check out this article: http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/10/20/how-to-logitech-keyboards-mice-os-x-yosemite/ It is an older article. I would also think that by now Logitech has updated software/drivers. I like my Samsung TV. They make some good products. Not sure you will be happy with a Samsung tablet if you are immersed into Apple gear. If you already have an iPad, you might look at some of the options to increase visibility. Apple has always been at the forefront of usability issues. I recently read an article where an organization for the blind gave them recognition for the iPad. If they can make it work for blind people, there has to be a way to increase the font size for people like you and me. Another simple solution (the one I use) is a cheap pair of reading glasses - make all computing much easier on the eyes. I believe MS Office for iOS is out or had been announced.

I'm generally not one for hunting videos, but this was far better than what I've seen previously. I'd certainly watch others.

Yes he did. And with that statement he lost what little credibility he had left.Even he knows that is the most ludicrous, bald faced lie ever perpetuated on the American populous. If he doesn't, he so delusional that the men in white suits should soon be putting him in a straight jacket. I'm beginning to see why these conserve-a-turds worship Reagan so. If the old BS Artist in chief hadn't shut down the state run mental institutions, these lunatics would locked away where they wouldn't be able to spew their inane BS.

FYI, when you are moving at highway speed or more, turning off the motor may disable the power steering, but the steering still functions adequately and is not hard to use. Because the car is moving it still works easy enough that even a petite girl could steer the car. It's only when the car is not moving the steering is very hard to use when the engine is off. If you put the car in neutral when the motor is stuck at full throttle, the engine will rev up to the point you may blow the motor. In the emergency case you are describing, turn the key one click to shut off the motor. This will not lock the steering wheel, but will shut off the motor.

Looking Good...best to you..

Do you really think that took me three days to come up with? Or maybe it was the weekend and I simply haven't revisited the thread during said time. Sorry, I'm not hanging onto every one of your posts about driving and other randomness every single day.

if you look at the amount of ECO's assigned to some areas, it's pretty obvious why they can't be everywhere at once or follow up on complaints in a timely manner......some counties have only two, and I'm pretty sure they aren't working 24 hours a day.

Bald Eagles make prey species nervous even if they aren't a threat. Same with Osprey and Turkey Vultures. The prey species see a large bird that looks predatory and react accordingly. It's profiling plain and simple. Where is the ACLU when you need them?

Few birds .... Deer season - bow isn't bad but gun is packed like any other public land!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tagged to watch after work.I don't watch a single hunting show anymore because you don't know whats BS and what isn't.Cant wait to see this one!!

Seriously GREAT job! I enjoyed it thoroughly just the way it was with no complaints of anything added or anything missing.. BUT , since you asked how to make it better.... anyone who sticks around till the end of the show has no problem watching the credits roll, Maybe a few "stil /field photos" to wrap things up and give credit to the successful hunters that made this production possible would be nice.. You know them smiling faces that come after the kill.

Pretty much the same thing as the Ford Crown Victorian, that are used as police cruisers.

might have to open a window to let some of the heat out!

Growie --- When is your Book going to be published ?

Years ago I had a Buick Regal, cruise control cable got up over the accelorator thingy under the hood. Scary shite there

Miami airport is were I go t my first peacock bass

Glad your ok, but I have to ask....what the hell is a grand marquis? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

These days you are taking a big gamble relying on other peoples property to hunt... a lease is usually best if you aren't in a position to buy a piece yourself. But, the truth is that if you don't own your own and aren't willing to hunting public land... you might be out of luck some opening day when you find out the land was sold the day before and the new landowner won't give you permission to hunt... there goes your season. Just something to think about.

Just curious... did you check to make sure your gas peddle isn't getting hung up under your floor mat? I've had that happen before.

With a higher fine, they should give reward money to anyone who provides a tip that leads to a fine/prosecution. That'll alleviate some of the problem of not having enough DEC officers to catch the poachers. Maybe not all but certainly some. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got out for a few hours this afternoon with my Dad. Fished 4-7pm. Did a bunch of rowing, but No luck with the trout. Did get a handful of bass, lost a few bass, and caught 2 pickerel. Here's the best of the day, 19.5". Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Aging based on Physical Attributes Spur lengths tend to be the most reliable indicator of age. Spurs are used for fighting and defense, and combined with attitude of the bird are a significant factor in dominance over other birds. A general guide to spur length verses age is shown in (Table 3.) In both tables- 3 & 4, regard this as a generic rule of thumb with the conclusions subject to debate between biologists, and especially turkey hunters. As birds get older it is more difficult to estimate age, as measurements overlap, and data is more difficult to obtain. As with beard length and body weights, typical measurements will vary depending on subspecies, geographic region, soil types, and weather conditions. Spur Length Range Typical Spur Length Estimated Age 0.0000” - 0.5000” 0.2500” 1 Year (Jake) 0.6250” - 0.8750” 0.7500” 2 Years 0.8750” - 1.1250” 1.0000” 3 Years 1.0000” - 1.3750” 1.2500” 4 Years 1.2500” - 1.6250” 1.5000” 5 Years > 1.6250” > 1.6250” Greater > 5 Years Table 3: Spur length verses age Beards grow an average of four inches a year, and in the end are affected by growth versus wear rates. Beards break off quite often, lose or break the longer strands, and are a much less reliable indicator of age. Beards are also prone to breakage in colder climate regions where the beards can become wet, and freeze into clumps of ice. As beards get longer, they eventually contact the ground or stepped on. It is thought to be the major source of wear & breakage. Beard length may also be affected by lack of melanin (dark color pigment) or infestation by mites. A general guide to beard length verses age is shown in (Table 4.) Beard Length Range Typical Beard Length Estimated Age 0.0000” - 5.0000” 4.0000” 1 Year (Jake) 6.0000” - 9.5000” 9.0000” 2 Years 9.0000” - 11.0000” 10.0000” 3 Years > 11.0000” > 11.0000” Greater > 4 Years Table 4: Beard length verses age Body weight is considered an unreliable age indicator for a variety of reasons. In general terms, jakes will weigh less than 14lbs-15lbs, and two-year-old gobblers will weigh in between 17lbs-20lbs. After two years of age, the weights can vary greatly. Old dominate gobblers are routinely reported that are tagged with live weights under 17lbs. This is especially common with late season gobblers after a long season of fighting, and breeding. Many old gobblers are found with little to no sponge fat left in the chest cavity. The peak weights have much more to do with food availability, quality of the food sources, and breeding activity of the gobbler, rather than the age of the bird. Many times two & three-year-old toms weigh more than a nasty old long hooked spurred gobbler that is doing the majority of breeding. from: Chapter- NWTF Wild Turkey Record System, "Empire State Limbhangers" a book schedule for 2016 release © 2015 Joyner Outdoor Media

I often wondered too here is what I found: Aging a wild turkey is not an exact science. Knowing the difference between a juvenile bird, also known as a jake, and a mature gobbler is simple enough. The tail feathers on a jake will be irregular when they are fanning. The middle feathers will stand higher than the feathers on the side of the tail. Their beards stick out instead of down and usually measure just two or three inches. A mature gobbler’s beard hangs down and may even drag on the ground when they walk. After putting a gobbler on the ground, most hunters want to know how old the bird is. If the spurs are between a ½” and an inch, there’s a good chance the bird is a two year old. These spurs usually protrude straight out. If the spurs are over an inch long and have a curve to them, this gobbler is more than likely three years old or older. These are known as limb hanging spurs. You can literally hang the turkey on a tree limb by the spurs. Measuring beards is another way to age a gobbler. A two year old tom will have a 5 to 7 inch beard. A three year old turkey’s beard typically measure eight inches plus. Again, the math gets fuzzy from this point as well. The beard of a wild turkey continues to grow throughout life. A beard of 12 inches or more is possible. However, the ends of the beard will wear off as it drags on the ground. This is especially true for turkeys in rocky habitat. Ice will build up and break sections of the beard off in cold climates. These measurements are good rules of thumb, but you can never be certain. There are a lot of environmental factors affecting how a turkey ages. Wildlife studies have shown some birds lost length on their spurs as they age. This is especially true if a gobbler survives to five years of age. Aging a turkey up to three years old is fairly simple. However, it is nearly impossible to age a turkey beyond three years of age.

Thanks for the input WNY. I like the idea of having the flexibility of a touch tablet as well as the ability to use it as a laptop when necessary.

Looks like I'm the only dinosaur hunter here,lol Anyone know of any good spots to look for more interesting stuff locally let me know. I was kinda surprised to find so many in a short time yesterday evening so close to home in the creek bottom. Here's a few more from my surface excavation. I can't find a fossil in this one, but I think I see a miniature deer track @ 2 o' clock from center! This one is loaded with goodies. Looks like some shell parts and a bunch of little sand dollar creatures throughout it.

Actually, you probably would have been happy to find some loose change with the Whites, but instead you found a whole BUCK! Not bad!

I got out this past weekend and made a quick run around both farms to clean up falldowns on the trails. We also got the first plot tilled up, and started formulating our plans for each plot this year. We are going to venture into a couple of new things for us. Corn and Sugar Beets. That will be in addition to other plots with our usual plantings of PTTs/Rape/clover/WR, etc. We are also going to do one plot with buckwheat for a soil builder. 3 new plots going in this year. As soon as we get the existing ones tilled, the new ones will be going in. One of them needs alot of brush pushed out. That will be the last one on the list. Other two need sprayed and tilled a couple of times. I was hoping to get some spraying done this weekend, but its looking like rain so far, so that will probably be out of the question. Pic of some fresh tillage... I took the day off on Tuesday for my son's nursery school "graduation", and decided it was a perfect day to go fishing with him. We headed down to the farm to try or luck in one of the ponds. He ended up catching about 20 fish, all largemouth and sunfish. I didnt have time to do much myself, but managed to nail a few largemouth of my own when he wanted to take breaks. It was his first time out fishing, and hes hooked now. Hasnt stopped telling me we need to buy a boat lol. Heres a few pics of him having a blast...