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And pick up a wonderful piece I had to have of his amazing chainsaw carving skills. Another part of a tribute to my brother Lee . My brother had a bad brain bleed causing him to be connected to life support . He was out west fly fishing Montana, Wyoming as he had for 30 years. I as the POA had to make a decision. Recovery wasn’t going to happen where he could tie flies and fish like he was destined to do. I made the choice in my heart as I know he’d want granted. ( tears as I type this ) . He passed on October 29th ( 1 week after his birthday) . 3 days later I decided I’d strap my climber stand on and head out . Strapped up in a tree by 3 pm. Within minutes I hear a barred owl who who who are you who are youuuuuuuu. It’s daylight out and never heard any owl chime out with the sun at full glare. Minutes later a 4 point buck comes right into me. I’ve already passed slightly better bucks this year and have only shot one doe with my bow thus far. He quarters slightly away giving any bow Hunter the ideal shot you want to take. 11 yards too. Without hesitation I draw back doing what I’ve practiced so many times before . Lee sent me this buck. Arrow hit its mark and buck went a short distance and could see him crash. Buck quickly expired. Every turkey season since I have heard so many owls and have always enjoyed them sounding off. But after Lee sent me that buck I now cherish the owl even more. I look at it is lee is communicating to me through them. Lee fishing Hebgen lake catching gulpers in pic. Big trout on tiny dry flies. They simply inhale them. Miss you big brother.

My father in law's gobbler on his homemade pedestal. We decorated it together. Really happy how it turned out! Most importantly, so his he!!! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

These were littered all over the Clarence beer tent last night . Happy Birthday Tacs .

Crap weather today, pics from yesterday

We’re selling the farm and moving to a place on the St Lawrence River. The farmer we lease to is buying 107 acres, and we’re selling 6 acres with the house and outbuildings. I was able to obtain exclusive hunting rights for my stepson and I :-) It’s bittersweet, but retaining hunting rights makes it easier. Not to mention we’ll enjoy the new view!

36 years ago I decided to settle down and be a dedicated family man. I thought I did everything possible to make a marriage last, doing things together, almost always saying "I love you" when we parted for the day, trying to do everything I could to make my wife happy. For 25 years it seemed to be working until my ex wife changed over the course of 3 years following an, unnecessary IMO, hysterectomy surgery. Well, after I found out that she had been having an affair over the past 10 years, she insisted on a divorce, but didn't really think things out. I ended up with sole ownership of my farm and just sold it for 2X the equity that I had thought it would bring. I was able to buy a nice place on the edge of Massena and pay cash. That left me with some money to do something for myself. Yesterday I made the 5 hour trip to Patterson, NY and hammered out a purchase agreement on this. A '74 Norton 850 MK II Commando with just over 8,000 mile showing on the clock.

Spent 5-1/2 hours cutting shooting lanes, trimming stands, replacing straps. Got 4 of them done. Everything grew in so bad this year with all the humid days. But we are getting there. Just have to put up ground blind and finish trimming one stand, hopefully tomorrow. Had to quit today I cut so much brush my hands were cramping. But got scrapetree, point, wayback and Littlefield done. Our little kill plots look ok but lots of grass grew back in. The night of 6 inches of rain didn't help much. But can still see some of our mixes growing in there. Hoping to finish a couple of things tomorrow. One other stand to trim CSS but that is gonna be for Corey. It is covered in poison ivy. And he seems to be able to get thru it pretty good. I would pay for it for sure. Lol. Getting juiced for season. Lost my other spot to hunt but really looking forward to focus on hunting here this year.

Our favorite spot…never disappoints

Had the same problem on my property this past year , I sent the pic's I had from my trail cams to the PD and they found the individual and I received his Info and I called him and told him its no big deal but from Sept. 1st to Jan. 1st to - stay out of the woods - ! When I spoke to him after the local PD spoke to him he was real apologetic and said he saw the cam's so he know I have plenty of pics and that the Cams he saw were Bait Cams which startled him ! I told him to not go looking for the other Cams as I would report him again ! I haven't gotten any more Pics lately of him ! Posted signs are up !

I like the catch and cook shows. Try deer meat for dinner.

Pork shoulder and pork butt on the smoker for 4 hrs now.planning on a cookout tomorrow, getting it done ahead of time.cousin sucking down beers with me after a nice morning of squirrel hunting!

Fresh jalapenos from my buddies garden. Buffalo chicken dip and stuffed mushrooms. Easy dinner lol.

It is amazing how many died-in-the-wool socialists are now heading for the hills and denying all support of Biden. What???.....who me?......Oh no I never even voted for the guy.....Oh no, not me.....Honest. I don't blame you. It has to be terribly humiliating the way everything is turning out for you all. Those people who hated Trump's personality and saw the election as some kind of popularity contest instead of looking at Biden's record an conduct during the campaign have got to be completely embarrassed.

Getting decent plot growth with the abundance of rain…now that we’ve had a few dry days seems to help in early plot conditioning for the wildlife

If you get cold feet try these. They are the best hunting socks I've ever used.

Saw 1 squirrel, killed 1 squirrel Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Met dirt time and wife today ,stand up guy. Keep an eye out he's going to get a slammer with the muzzleloader.!!!!!

When the guys from Academy said they chipped in and got me a present I was not expecting this, what a gesture. Thanks fellas! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Happy Birthday Tacks! 50 is a nice round number, you're still young enough to be crazy, but old enough to know better. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

It seems as though @robhuntandfish has a new game going. Let’s give that one a chance this year. It looks like it could be a lot of fun Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's as I have been saying from day one of this nightmare. Do not forget which of your fellow board members here allowed their irrational hatred help get us into this nightmare. And, do not let them forget either!

Cool deal Jay. Nice carving Mr Wooly……

Absolutely beautiful . remember those times the make your heart warm.

Hey all... Thanks again for all the help. I ended up at the archery forum-great bunch of guys. Chuck and Kevin are awesome as are the rest. Actually started at Smith's point and they completely turned me off by telling me they wouldn't set up a lower end bow for me to shoot but if I want to go 800 or more now only they would let me try some out. Bye bye. Anywho I ended up with a diamond edge camo 320 full set up ready to go. Only thing I replaced is the stabilizer with a 6 in in camo. Currently at #53 probably end up around #58...using 500 arrows. My groupings are actually pretty good about 3 to 5 in off center so far. Still need practice, but I feel confident going into October. Looking forward to being able to be out longer during both season and the traditional manner of harvesting with a bow, being at the range is damn fun too. Picked up a new blind and going to try some scented drags and licking branches.

If and when you stupidly pick me, I’m passing on a buck and shooting a doe!!! Hahha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

must be the same company that makes the license plates for NY. Excelsior!

Just got back from looking for moose. saw 8 tonight. no bulls though.

I took a hike with my daughter yesterday, and came to the decision that I'm going to sit out bow season this year. There are a few things that have led to this decision: 1. I haven't given myself the time to practice in the off season this year, and I don't want to try to cram a bunch of practice in before next month. 2. My wife is due with our 2nd daughter at the end of October, and I want to be there for her as much as possible in the last part of her pregnancy. I don't think I would be able to sit in a tree stand without feeling guilty that I wasn't home with her. 3. This is the big one: Walking through the woods with my 2 year old yesterday brought it home that these are my last couple of months with just her. I've spent the last 2 1/2 years watching her grow and learn, and I want to cherish these last few months of "us". I think my time this fall would be better spent in nature with her rather than by myself. It's funny, as soon as I came to the realization, I was amazed at how easy it was. I really enjoy the archery season, but there are just some things that are more important. I am very hopeful that I get at least a few days during gun season to get out of the house and hit the deer woods.

My buddy has a GNCC track for his dirtbike ,uses his tractor and 3 wheeler daily for firewood on the 90 acres i hunt . It doesn't change the deer patterns . If anything get yourself a 4 wheeler and drive right up to the deer because thats what's gonna happen. You can get within 20 yards of even the big boys as long as you keep the wheels underneath you. People can say what they think but ive been witnessing it for the last 17 years now. As long as he isnt riding while you're actually hunting.

I would say tell them no. If anyone that would get injured riding an atv it will be a kid. To much liability to try and be neighborly. I would explain it to them and if they still continue put up a gate. At the end of the day it's the owners say. If he says nobody but you then you need to explain that to the kid and his parents.

I will join the fun!

Looks like I need hom for week #1.....but this potential trade isn't dead in the water. Sent from my SM-A716V using Tapatalk

I will be out in 3r the question is bow or Xbox Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Come on man. When or if you pick me I will do ya the solid of taking the biggest of my two for the year.

I saw the one he said you wanted

Very nice.

Awsome tribute. I actually contacted wooly today too. Hopefully getting out there soon to pick up a bear.

Wow, I'm just starting to learn about food plots. Yours is something I can only hope to do in the future. Nice job.

The place I used to hunt was a lot like that. Had thin rows of trees between fields. Look for the trials they use thru those woods to get from field to field and setup 20 yards to the downwind side of them. Set stand in far enough that you can shoot into the field edge but enough inside the woods that you can sneak in if deer are in the field without spooking them for those am hunts. Awesome getting new dirt. Good luck.

Can you download your license info on your phone? Seems technology is there. DEC can run our info to validate our license now, if they want.

Did a little shooting yesterday. I think I'm ready. All the shots were from platforms ranging from 10-20' and at ranges from 14-42 yds. That standing bear was at 42..

Our CCE Nutrition Educator is doing a Zoom Training on "Making Jerky and Canning Meat" on October 7th. If anyone is interested, here is some information. I will say that Diane does a great job with her classes. Making Jerky & Canning Meat: Thursday, October 7, 6:00-8:30 pm Learn how to safely make your own jerky in an oven or food dehydrator. Canned meat is tender and makes a quick meal. Learn the steps to safe pressure canning, a process that can be used for preserving vegetables and soups too. Includes a discussion of proper freezing procedures and materials, plus a demonstration of canning meat. Register for Zoom link https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYlcuyqpjstGtbq05xn6m_J1OjUVtV8Xafq

My ETH holdings are making me happy this month. Up 58% which for this crypto newb isn't bad.

Breaking!: Splitear is sitting out the bow season so stash him until the late rounds

Mmmm those spotted fawns will fit perfectly in my oven for a whole roasted animal Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My wife and I were in the Auburn Bass Pro yesterday. They had a bunch of these in stock. I picked one up, as it's the same one I got last year, and it's a great stand! $159 on sale, it costs less than last years too! Got a spot I found post season, near the big swamp, I am going to set it up there. Way to thick to hunt from the ground there, the way I prefer to. Need to be above to see anything. If this spot plays out like I think it will. My rut buck will be killed there.

@Chef you need to brush that things hair my man .Looking scraggly on the wall

Up to 18 chipmunks n 6 reds