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Last year I posted asking information about becoming a CO. After a few months of debating with myself I decided that I dont have that type of confrontational personality needed for it. However the one thing I have always enjoyed was helping people. Ever since I was a kid I was always willing to lend a helping hand. Late last year it kind of hit me like a brick wall what it was I wanted to do. I currently work as a machinist in a factory. It pays good most of the people I can tolerate. Its just not what I want to do. I figured at 33 I better get it figured out. I worked in this field years ago and loved it but just didnt pay the bills being a non profit company. Well I have 2 interviews this week to get into the nursing field. I have the ability to take a small pay cut and make the move to a nursing assitant at a local hospital. My hope is that within 6 months of being hired on I will start taking classes to become an RN or LPN that they help pay for. As of right now I'm looking at the ICU, Special Care unit or ER as a spot to get into. However working in the hospital will allow me to figure out which field I truly want to be in. I have the support of my family and friends which helps. It's scary to think about switching careers but at the same time I cant wait for the next chapter of my life to start.

This here, is my main issue with with the whole crossbow debate. One group of hunters calling another group of hunters "inferior" because they choose a different 'legal' hunting implement, or tool, to kill a deer. Does it really matter how another hunter goes about putting deer meat in their freezer? As long as the rules and laws are followed, I honestly don't believe it does. Just hunters bashing hunters. And for what gain? We are ALL inferior in some ways. Why not dwell on what makes us ALL stronger? Unity.................

Stopped a boat load of deer with Baaa, or whistle, not running ones though ( slugs work well though ) , and you gotta be ready to shoot fast . Ive found adding a sign also helps .

I have no feelings or thought patterns on inferiority or superiority for people who like bows or xbows so I honestly can't offer anything on that. I just don't believe that the "feelings" of a subset of people should prevent me from obtaining a privilege that hurts no one else. I hunt 99.9% on my own property and follow the rules. I am on my property hunting with a bow as much as work time allows me to be. And then I switch to xbow for the last two weeks. I have no problems following the rules. And my tactics and style of hunting is no different whether I'm using a compound bow or an xbow (truth be told, I hate lugging the damn thing around instead of my compound, and I probably would still hunt with my compound more even if xbow got full inclusion). However, it galls me that I am prevented from enjoying my choice of equipment on my own property on my own time because some folks decide I'm not a "real archer" or I'm "inferior". It reminds me of high school BS. "you're not tough, or you suck because you drive a Ford", or some other such childish nonsense. It also strikes me as an absurdly liberal (far left) tactic no different than anti gunners saying I don't need an AR. Or the childish notion that if I "need" a black rifle I must be making up for some other shortcoming. I see no difference at all in the mindset, just the subject matter at hand. I'm not even trying to have an xbow vs. bow debate - to me, I see this as one group of people wanting to control the limitations of others. It is what it is, I guess.

This statement has always struck me funny. When I was just out of college all my mom's sisters would ask me if I loved my job. That it was important to love your job. No I don't love my job. I've never loved a single job that I had. I've quit jobs that I didn't like but mostly a job is a means to an end. I enjoy many of my coworkers and I don't hate what I do. It does pay well and I do love to hunt, fish, new tech and supporting my family. And so my job allows me to "love my life". That's how I look at it anyway.

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I don’t find hunting with a compound any great challenge. I started in the ‘80s with a Golden Eagle , shot it fingers ,off a flipper rest with a single brass pin sight, 2117s with feathers two blade Mangus . Killed a buck my first year and most years since . Used that set up 18 years . I can pick up,the bow after months and shoot just as well as ever . One neat thing about having worked for the FD is there’s tons of hunters , and each year ,guys pick,up a bow for the first time , many kill deer their first year . We shot at work and newbies are hitting a dollar Bill at 20 yards from the get go . I know many who don’t shoot their compound till just before the season starts or sometimes after , as they wait for the rut to,hunt . Most I know started bow hunting ,because its easier to get a chance at at bigger buck . Some of you fellas are acting like you grow your own Yew tree , flint Knapp the heads , and caught the fish for the strings .

I can fart louder than I can whistle...

If I make a sound at all, it's just a Baaaaa.... like a sheep sound. And at different volumes, very soft, to loud, depending on the situation, or how far away the deer is.

My method has always been quite simple. 3/8 sinker on bottom. 1 hook 1-1.5' feet up and another 2-2.5' feet up. Thread some night crawlers on. Set pole in the Y branch and wait. Set the hook on the bob. When they are biting good 2 at a time is not uncommon. I know some like to fish at night but my best times fishing are the nice sunny 60° days. Mainly I fish the shallow back bays and channels off the local rivers . I havnt done much bullhead fishing in a few years, but they ought to be biting now.

Obviously im not a lawyer but in court i think you would be better off if it was stolen from a locked gun safe and you reported vs. a guy who just leaves it laying in a truck like a pack of cigarettes and then don't report it missing.

So because you personally don’t approve of, or believe in a particular thing, those that do are inferior and should be prevented from doing what they want? Got it, you’re Andrew Cuomo.

Whatever you do, do not eat your slice with a knife and fork like Trump. Please.

Sorry guys.... If you want good pizza you have to the Bronx....

Top field were dry so got an acre.and half turned today this will be put into oats for.spring turkey and forage for deer..

Got another 3/4 acre plot done after work today.. Hope fri or sat.to get.corn ground turned 5 acre.

Exactly. You don’t want other people in your woods regardless. So even though it is quiet... like Bow. Would not have a friggin effect on your hunting in the least...unless you are scared I am going to shoot YOUR deer... why would you give two shits who hunts those dates with a Xbow?

My first thought but it seems rare for such a clean break doesn’t it?

I couldn’t agree more! I don’t love my job! I don’t hate it but I definitely don’t love it. I picked a career that allows me to work 2 out of every 6 days and take 3 months off for deer season and another month off for turkey season. I absolutely love that my career gives me the time and money to do what I love. I would way rather have time to do what I live than have a job I love but no time to do other things. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

IF for whatever reason a handgun or actually any gun should come up missing REPORT IT AS STOLEN to the local authorities. !!!!! I know a person that recently had a handgun that came up missing. After talking to a friend of his that is a state trooper he was advised not to report it until he could figure out what happened to it. Lo and behold the pistol had been stolen from his truck by a 15 yr. old. The kid's parents found it and reported it. The police came & got it and the owner was notified the gun had been found and was being held for evidence. Recently the police knocked on his door and confiscated every gun that he owns AND notified him his permit had been revoked. It is not known at this time if he has a way to try to get them back or to get his permit restored. I know the likely hood of someone "misplacing" a firearm of any kind is highly unlikely but if one should become awol, cover your tail and report it as stolen. If it should be found you can always report that you "found" it but not reporting it can cost you dearly.

If they are simply seeking, the baaaaaa is my go to. But hard chasing, yep I have yelled STOP at the top of my lungs and they usually still pay little mind.

I agree to disagree with you Belo. 40 years ago, when I started bowhunting, I started because it gave me More Time To Be In The Woods Hunting!!! Simple as that!!! I did not look at it like being an elite hunter! Just that I had more time to hunt!! The equipment used today by bowhunters, far exeeds any of the equipment I started with bowhunting. But that is a moot point, because nothing ever stays the same. Everything progresses, or is left behind. Just like bowhunting is in a numbers decline. Why is that? If someone shoots ANY deer, I am truly happy for them!! My first question is never "what did you shoot it with"? C'mon man..... you can do better. And are better. This whole discussion is only rehashing the hundreds of pages here of crossbow debate, AGAIN. I've stated my own opinion many times, and listened to countless others opinion too. Frankly, It's all getting boring to me now. And I'm out of this discussion AGAIN! Will focus on something more constructive like hunter unity. Or perhaps mentoring a new, or young hunter. That's what will be a better benefit to my love hunting. Not an elitest attitude on how other hunters decide to hunt.

you just stated the whole argument from the anti-gun crowd. Their feelings are that you not being able to own a gun doesn't hurt anyone. Basically our entire legal system is based on feelings lol.

I have stopped Many a doe by whistling.... like when you go over a ridge and scare them... they run off. Immediately you whistle and many times they will stop and present a shot! Only once or twice has that happened with a buck.... but... Try it... if they are scared anyway what have you got to lose?

I have some similar perspective in that sense. If I wanted to pay the bills, I wouldn't be doing what I am. I could do something much more enjoyable work wise rather than some white collar office business leader. It's way too much (non enjoyable) work and effort for that. I will admit I suffer from grass is greener on the other side lol - when in office, the guys talk about what they would do to trade places with the ones outside running the zero turn passing by the windows. I think it is human nature to some degree. Instead what I do allows me to change family trajectories potentially and affords me the things I want to achieve outside of work. I certainly understand purpose-driven is a growing career "thing" in America, but generationally, I think it's hard for me to accomplish purpose and financial security. I do hope somewhere between 45-50 I find a path that allows me to simplify. I can't see me doing this at 50 - I'll be running the tank on E.

Life is too short not to pursue your dreams. Go get it.

I think availability of any ammo lately has been a challenge. I found these at a local wally world for $20/box. From what I've seen (articles, forums, and youtube reviews), the .350 seems to be a hard hitting round with a mild recoil and accurate out to about 200 yards in an AR platform. it uses all the standard components of an AR-15. All you need is a different barrel and mags. My goal is to build one to take on pig hunts down South, but that could also be used up here for deer.

That sounds like a wonderful plan. If you have interviews at Strong Memorial, please don't hesitate to shoot me a message. I'll do what I can to facilitate, even if it's only information to make the most of the opportunity.

Good luck and congratulations on going for a career that makes you happy. That takes some courage!

Hanging w a friend tonight. He just got back from an Alabama hog hunt. This little guy hitched a ride back to NY. Nice of him lol.

Got another acre done after work today..

If you get a NYC pizza, make sure you fold it in half and eat it while walking. No other way to eat it. Better yet, get two and double deck it like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. John Travolta eating pizza and walking - YouTube

First let me preface one thing. There is always the "avoid tourist traps" warning. But some times you have no choice. Like The Eifel Tower is a tourist trap but if you go to Paris, how do you not go up the Eifel Tower? Recommendations: 1. After 9/11 Memorial, walk west to Broadway and then turn left and head north to City Hall. Stay on the right side of City Hall to get a nice view of the Brooklyn Bridge. You can walk halfway through the bridge and then turn back around. It is a nice walk with good views but if time is an issue, it can be skipped. 2. The east side of City Hall is Centre Street. Walk north on it till you get to Worth Street and then make a right. Make a left on Mott Street. On Bayard Street near between Mott and Elizabeth, there is the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory. Try some of their unique flavors. My favorite is Pandan. 3. Head back west towards Mulberry Street. After you pass Canal, you've entered Little Italy. Keep heading north on Mulberry till you get to Grand Street where you have Ferrara's Bakery. Tons of Italy dessert you take on the go. 4. Continue north till you reach Houston Street (it's pronouced House-Ton if you ask locals for direction) and then make a right and head east till you get to the corner of Houston and Ludlow Street. Go into Katz Deli and grab a pastrami sandwich. Moan like Meg Ryan did in "When Harry Met Sally". Also, you've just walked through most of the Five Points if you want to get historical. 5. From there, grab a cab. The surrounding neighborhoods there are more artsy and hipster. I'm going to take a wild guess and assume your mother is not interested in seeing men with nose rings and stuff. Excuse me if I'm wrong. Cab it to 23rd and 5th Avenue. There you have Madison Square Park and the Flatiron Building as well as the original Eataly (they opened a new one by the 9/11 Memorial which I haven't been to yet). 6. Walk north on 5th Avenue till 34th street where you have the Empire State Building, Macy's Heard Square (34th between 6th and 7th Avenue) and Keen's Steakhouse on 6th Avenue and 36th Street. In my opinion, best steakhouse in the city. Get the Porterhouse for 2. Really great whiskey selection as well. While I don't know their actual cut off in regards to dress code but I've gone there in jeans and sneakers on several occasions without any issues. 7. End the night at Times Square. It's not worth seeing during the day so best to come at night when all the lights are on full blast. 8. Carmine's in the UWS and Tony's on the UES are good. Tons of food. Just keep in mind that they're New York Italian food and not really true Italian food. After Central Park and Museum of Natural History, what you're missing is Statue of Libery/Ellis Island tour which can be coupled with you "boat" tour even though that ferry doesn't really go around the city. Musuem of Art (I think she'll really enjoy it. They have an entire Egyptian Temple inside). A tier below you also have the UN Headquarters and the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum. The Circle Line cruise is right next to the Intrepid so you can couple the two together. If you want to stick in that area, walk north along the Hudson River. They've complete rebuilt that pathway and it's very nice. Especially north of 59th street but beware, the department of Sanitation is at 59th street so it get a little smelly right around there but once you pass it, it's a nice walk. I also recommend The High Line. Best to enter at 12th street and Washington Street and walk north till you get to end at 30th street. This drops you off right at The Vessel. I'm not sure if they've opened The Vessel again after several people committed suicide from jumping off of it but it's still nice to see from the bottom too. The other note worthy stuff to see in the city are out of the way and with a limited time probably not worth committing such a long travel just for one site. Cloisters (an extension of the Museum of Art devoted to Christian Renaissance art), Bronx Zoo (there is a Central Park Zoo but not as good as the Bronx Zoo), New York Botanical Gardens, Brooklyn Bridge Park to name a few.

They need ID to get welfare and free heath care benefits but cant show it for voting its bs the dems obviously have been cheating with that loophole in the law for years and now its going away that's what it is all about . Every other country in the world has voter ID laws .

Long story short, my mother is retiring soon and last week lamented the fact her reduced income will not afford her to see or do things she otherwise would pre-retirement. One of them being NYC, which she has never visited. I'm taking her to NYC for the weekend to do a few of the usual tourist things. Staying in Manhattan close-ish to Times Square. Also looking for a restaurant between the 9/11 memorial and Times Square for lunch/dinner. I have not been to Little Italy/Chinatown before - is it worth a visit? What dinner places are around the Natural History museum? Maybe Italian. Assuming reservations remain the norm for any in demand place? Also, what are the cultural protocols right now with the pandemic? People wearing masks walking outside in populated blocks?

My dad found this this am on our property. Looks like it was cut? Weird huh!?

I'll admit to having a mental heirarchy of deer kills via implements but that lasts for maybe five seconds before reality kicks in and a big buck is a big buck. One of the mental hurdles I have is when a hunter is gun only vs a multi implement user, namely bow and gun - if they both kill the same size buck in gun, I'll think the bowhunter earned it more. Not sure why but I devalue from a bias the gun only hunter. It's just a mental hurdle for some reason. Heck the bowhunter might have been a poor bowhunter which is why he relied on gun season - but even in that I connect the effort to reward. I never let it impact my outward reaction or congrats, but I have a hard time valuing the accomplishment similarly unless I know that hunter and who they are (IE their dedication, effort, etc.). Its assumptive, generalizing, and not conducive but it is my initial gut reaction internally. Xbow blurs that line for me somehow. I support inclusion and hopefully it'll help me to assume the best in people. I know I value xbow when I was hurt in 2019...if not for that, I'd have sat inside for my rutcation. Ended up shooting a piebald. I wasn't going to let an xbow rob me of that experience. Someday I'm going to kill a deer with a self made bow and arrow set-up and do it wearing a loin cloth. LOL.

I think if you went to NYC and hung out with Elmo for a week you would weigh 400 pounds. He knows his "eats"!!

I don't bullhead fish much...maybe once every other year but I've had bucket filler nights. The biggest bullhead I've ever seen caught was at 10AM on a sunny day on clear gravel bed just off the park midway down Conesus. Couldn't believe it. Caught on a nightcrawler.

Thanks for the tip... I remember years ago my dad would make dough balls... im not sure what his recipe was but he would soak cotton balls with this stuff and use that for bait. Ive heard that chicken liver work too but they fall off the hook easily..

It's rather comical to drive by the place and see tree stands here and there once in a while during the bow season. I've thought about laying in the horn, but never do out of respect for fellow hunters.

Go for it!!! I had to make the same decision 28yrs. ago.I had three careers to choose from all made the same money so it was a matter of picking the one i would enjoy the most.Well i'm 9 months away from retirement and can say other then a few turds i've worked with it's been a great career.I have no regrets. GOOD LUCK & ENJOY!!!!!!!

Been thinking seriously about the .350 legend. Main thing holding me back is the availability of ammunition, the cost of ammunition, and the lack of reloading components. Looks like you made a good score.

It’s as plain as mud,, looks like you get bow AND ml tags and can use all for either or both . Then it looks like any left over and even left over regular big game tag can be used in late ml / crossbow

I feel like i hit the jackpot when I found these today! Now i just need to build the gun to go with them..

It's the only way to fit all that food on the screen.

Another vote for Eataly, awesome place and very good food! It's been a long time and I remember Carmines to be good and lots and lots of portions. Other good places from a few years ago...Steaks: Quality Meats 58th and 6th, Le Relais de Venice 52/Lex (price fix steak and frittes) Uncle Jacks and/or Keenes Steaks near Madison Square Garden. and for a real classic NY Steak experience try Smith and Wollensky 3rd and 49th st.. Italian: Carmines, Cassa Nonna (wood fired pizza) 38th between 8/9. Too many other great Italian restaurants to list..... When we did this for my brother we rented limos for the day. It really was not too costly overall and we always had a car at our disposal and it really amped up the specialness of the trip for him. Might be worth looking into even if for only one day of the weekend. If it is just you and your Mom, a black car would suffice. IMO I would skip Chinatown and Little Italy. If you want a better Italian experience, go to Brooklyn.

Yesterday catch tonight’s dinner :)

I'm into trad bows as well. After giving my grandson a little bear bow for Christmas and shooting it with him I realized how fun it was shooting with no sights. I spent a lot of time researching trad over the winter and tried to learn the basics from Tom Clum Jr and others on "The Push". I looked long and hard at new bows, but ended up buying a sweet 1960's Wing Swift Wing. 30# @ 28 and 66" long. It's a really smooth shooting bow, fun to shoot and should be good to learn on. I'm shooting a Fred E tab and using a bow stringer from 3 Rivers Archery. Close to the top of my bucket list is taking a deer with a recurve so I'll be working hard to get proficient. Last fall I also picked up a beautiful 1960's Red Wing Hunter in 45lb, so I plan to work my way up to that.