[Pre-Season Tune-Up]

Just had The Archery Forum in Medford check the PSE. The string needs replacing, cables ok. Thanks for the reminder! 

[Range finders, what do you recommend?]

  

I have a bresser 800 and a nikon arrow id 3000. The bresser was $70, the nikon $152, both from Sportsmans Guide. I have tested the bresser to 700 yards and it is accurate. Runs on a 9 volt battery.  I like it, but wanted better glass so I could use it as a monoculer. The nikon is smaller, better quality and comes with a neoprene cover.  Nikon says it is good up to 550 yards. The glass is as good as their scopes, sharp and clear. I have tested it in cloudy, mist and twilight, it is accurate to 250 yards. I have it permanently set on the angular function. 

For your purposes the Nikon would be the one to check out.

 

[Wildwood Parking]

See the map at www.dec.ny.gov/docs/regions_pdf/wildwoodspca.pdf

Parking spaces 1,2 & 3 are in "no hunting" buffer zones.  I have never seen those signs come down.

[NRA Gear]

Check out the NRA store. I found good quality gun belts and range gear. 

[What bow release do you use for your compound?]

Old school! Free Flight release, spot on, SteveD. No gloves, thick gloves, no problem. Got it in a box of spare parts after I mentioned I was thinking of getting into bow hunting. 

[Broadheads]

Muzzy 3 blade trocar, 100 gr. It's my first bow season  and they group the same as my 100 gr. field points out to 30 yds.

[HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS]

Do the guys who hunt only bucks apply for DMP's?

[hi new to forum]

Welcome to the forum!

[Your field dressing knife ?]

Here is my field dressing kit. 

[Will you be hunting opening day on public land or private and what gun will you be using]

3 hours ago, OldNewbie said:

30 acres private land, too small for gun hunting.. will be sitting with my compound bow, waiting for those deer seeking sanctuary from all the gunshots.

Public land in 8w, hope my .30-06 sends 'em your way!

 

[What type of .30-06 ammunition to use for deer hunting?]

On 10/27/2011 at 3:44 PM, Pygmy said:

A deer is not a big challenge to bullet construction, not nearly as much as big heavy boned animals like elk.

Any factory load that groups well in your rifle will perform well on deer from point blank to 300 yards, or probably farther.

If I were shooting factory loads in a 30-06, I would buy the cheapest ones that I could find in 150, 165, or 180 grains that group well in my rifle. Sight them in about 2-3 inches high at 100 yards. Hold dead center on the ribcage anywhere from 20 to 250 yards and squeeze the trigger..Dead deer. That's all there is to it.

I would try Remington green corelocts first.. Chances are you won't have to go any farther.

I agree, save your money and start with Rem Corelokts, $15-$17 a box. Started at 180 (good) 160 (better) found out my Mossburg atr likes 150 gr PSPs.

[Today 8/12/2013 DMP's are available... Did you get your area?]

I got 8w and 8r at Sports Authority, My wife was refused 8w and got 1c online (she had 0 pref. pts.)

[Got Me a Bear!!]

Congrats, G-Man! Great story, great bear. Curious to know what ammo you were using in that .45-70. Hand loaded, factory? Bullet weight, grains of powder? A friend of mine has a .45-70 and after that story he is thinking of a larger capacity mag. tube. I guess you almost ran out after 3 shots!

[who carries a pistol]

Carry Glock 21 (.45) or Ruger GP100 (.357 Mag) in southern zone. Found the GP a little heavy in the field, so Rossi 1892 in .44 mag deer gun, G21 side arm is my combo