Doc

There is no reason to regulate corn. For one thing, most of the deer bait being sold is not corn. For another thing those that may be conducting an out-of-state hunt may want to buy the product here before they leave. They should have the ability to do that. Also it must be remembered that the product has not been deemed illegal. It is the act that is deemed illegal. Someone said that calling for these kinds of regulations had a parallel to gun control. I didn't catch on when I read that, but now thinking about it, he had a valid point. We are calling for establishing an illegal status for a "thing" when in reality it is the illegal use of the product that needs regulation. Also, legal users of corn and mineral blocks do not need another layer of regulation to go through. If we are serious about eliminating baiting, then enforcement of that law is the answer. There is another aspect of all this that should be addressed. That is for people to stop justifying and ignoring law-breakers when they spot them, regardless of whether you agree with the law or not. Baiting is a very visible, blatant, and obvious violation. It is very hard for someone to conduct baiting without someone eventually seeing or hearing about it. Enforcement would be a whole lot effective if people would report law breaking when they see it. We don't need additional regs.... just better enforcement of what's already on the books.

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I heard that some parts of Honeoye are flooded. Rain just refuses to stop. I think we will be having problems pretty soon.

I would think that cable channels are just another of the things that you have to keep track of. The problem is that there is no recommended frequency of waxing that can guarantee that you always have enough wax in the string and guarantees that the buildup is not occurring without frequent visual checks. So my approach is generous waxing and frequent inspections of all parts of the bow. But I suppose anything can be over-done. It is good you mentioned the clogging of cam grooves. That's something people might not pay enough attention to.

I try not to make that much of a disturbance around my stands. Perhaps that is being a bit overly cautious, but I simply try to minimize whatever noises that I may make. Yes, it takes a bit more patience and care on the approach, but I generally use my best still-hunting techniques and hope that is good enough. One of the reasons that I struggle my way into the stands in the dark is to get all hunkered in and let the area "settle down" a bit before shooting light.

Could you elaborate on the idea of over-waxing? I'm trying to picture what harm that could do.

I've never heard of such a study. There are so many different factors that go into deer take that I doubt you would be able to draw any conclusions about rifle vs. shotgun except maybe over a long period of time. It's an interesting thing to ponder. My guess would be that there are some accuracy advantages to rifles so that may mean that more of the deer shot at are harvested. Probably the added range of rifles wouldn't be of much effect since most deer in NY are seen at shotgun distances in wooded or brushy areas. I don't know..... good question.

That fox is in great shape. I got a picture of a red fox the other day, and his fur was very thin. He wasn't mangy, but something was up with the thinly furred tail. Just didn't look good at all compared with the little guy in your picture. By the way, the quality of those pictures is quite impressive.

Simply pointing out your lie. Sorry you got caught. But those deer hanging in that picture show quite clearly that your crap about passing up deer of the quality that Stubby posted is simply BS. Obviously you don't and you even provided picture proof of it. It's unfortunate that you feel the need to stretch the truth just so you can feel better about yourself, but you should feel good that at least one member here reads and remembers the crap you post here.....lol. Anyway, enough said. It serves no purpose to continue conversing with you. Your credibility is shot.

What the heck has been chewing on that pole?

I went last year. It was great. Farming really is not the same industry that I knew as a kid. The equipment and techniques are pretty darn "space-age" now and absolutely fascinating to look at. So many things that we used to do by hand are simply a push of a button now. I would recommend checking this huge event out to anyone. You don't have to be a farmer to be dazzled with the technology.

The wax sits right next to my bow rack, so I do wax it frequently. Also, you can kind of tell by looking at it when it is drying out. If you notice your string looking dry, you have not been waxing it enough. It simply is a way of keeping it pliable and also protected from the elements. Takes only a few seconds and adds to string life.

I have to point out that the more you respond to this guy, the more BS he will continue spewing. Understand that he needs this kind of nonsense. It apparently is the only way he gets through the day. I would suggest that you just leave him babbling off in a corner as the others here have done. Don't feed the troll.

We've dealt with these kinds of guys before, and it turns out that like a typical troll, he feeds on the attention and somehow thinks that making enemies here is some kind of thing to be admired. I'm beginning to find his bragging style of conversation to be a bit tiresome and boring. He does seem to have this delusional super-hero persona. Who really wants to converse that that?

Talk about stating the obvious..... lol.

But it was just the other day when you were claiming that you pass the kinds of deer that Stubby had pictured. I guess that wasn't exactly true was it? Sorry if I embarrassed you.

What a tangled deal that would wind up being. Farm outlet stores would be legal to sell corn, minerals, and salt blocks, etc., but outdoor stores could not. Can you imagine the legal challenges and entanglements that sort of regulating would cause? I'm not sure of the gun control analogy, but it sure would be a messy law.

What a great idea! A listing of shooting sports clubs with contact, location and other details. Now if we can just get people to offer up that info here, we maybe will be able to construct a useful listing for members that are looking for some place to shoot, compete, or just hang out.

So once the flutes of that head get clogged with hide, hair and meat, you essentially have a "blunt" ......right? Legal? ..... I suppose so. It's hard to really tell from the picture, but it looks like the back of the blade is 90 degrees to the axis of the shaft. That makes it technically meet the minimum legal requirements.

Ha-ha..... Are those the huge trophies that we have been hearing so much bragging about?

Time will tell. I have heard all the theorizing and arguments for or against. Now, if the stats are kept and analyzed, we will start getting a real picture of whether the fears were justified or just overactive imaginations. One thing is for sure.... any reversals in our current safety success is sure to be blamed on rifles. I have some mis-givings in certain areas and situations, but there is no way to be certain one way of the other without just "doing it".

I believe the sale of these materials is legal because of the fact that people can buy them for out-of-state hunts. Of course we all know what is really going on, but that is the justification that is used for the legal selling of materials (and equipment) that is illegal for NYS use. Apparently there is not enough opposition to support getting the law amended to include sales.

My hunting is done on top of a cardiac inducing hill that is about 1/2 mile of very steep terrain. I then go about another 1/2 mile beyond that. If I go any farther, I'll be popping out the other side....lol. It's hard to believe, but they have hacked trails all over the side of that hill and once on top have created a maze of trails that cover the entire property and are so close that one trail is never out of earshot of the next. What that has done is to keep the deer pretty much nocturnal. Basically they have turned the entire parcel into a bicycle facility. What used to be some prime deer hunting, has become over-run with hikers and bikers. Oh yes, and with the availability of all these gouged out trails, the occasional dirt bike enthusiast illegally takes advantage of all the development. So yes, it seems to me that hunters and the wild areas of NYS do need some protection from the arbitrary and uncontrolled exploitation of state land.

They do occasionally come to varmint calls. Those that are serious about getting coons do use dogs or traps. As a kid, I use to make pretty good spending money with a long trapline, and coon sets were some of my best money-makers.

I used to get so discouraged having the critters harvest stuff out of my garden one or two days before I intended to. Corn was an absolute loser. The coons polished that off long before it was ready to pick. Beans, swiss chard, in fact any leaf crop would be chonked down completely all in one night. Rabbits would squeeze through the welded wire fence, deer would jump over it, and woodchucks would dig under it. Everybody got to enjoy my garden except the wife and me. That's when I ornery and mean and strung the wire.....one strand about 3" off the ground, and another strand all around the top, 6" above the welded wire fencing. Absolutely no problem ever since. Now it's just me and the bugs that get the harvest.