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During gun season , I hunt wearing some sort of Blaze Orange . I have solid orange and the break-up orange pattern with an orange hat . I think it would be a mistake to make it mandatory . If it was mandatory hunters would look for the BO and if they saw movement without spotting the BO would probably shoot . And ...... I am sure hunters would hunt without it .

This was in today's Rochester D&C State extends deer season Three-day youth hunt also set for October Leo Roth Staff writer Clarkson’s Gerry Rightmyer is an avid hunter, participating in both ar­chery and firearms season in New York for big game. By the time the fall is over, he’s pretty whipped. “And now I’vegot two more weeks to hunt,’’ Rightmyer said. He’s not complaining. On Wednesday, the state released new regulations regarding whitetail deer hunting that benefit both bowhunters and youth hunters in New York’s South­ern Zone that encompasses the Roches­ter region. Starting this fall, there will be a three­day youth hunt beginning on the Satur­day of Columbus Day weekend during which licensed hunters ages 14 and 15 can kill a deer with a firearm. Meanwhile, the start of bow season will move to Oct. 1. That’s a solid two weeks ahead of the old start date. “I definitely welcome an extra two weeks of bow season,’’ said Rightmyer, a pro staffer for Cabela’s and official rack scorer for several organizations, includ­ing the New York State Big Buck Club. “It’s a fantastic opportunity, especially nowadays when it seems more and more things are getting taken away. This is a case of adding and enhancing a hunt­er’s experience, which is good.’’ The Department of Environmental Conser­vation announced changes in its regula­tions after a lengthy public input period re­garding its Five-Year Deer Management Plan. Hunting and fishing is a vital part of the state economy, with New York’s sportsmen spend­ing nearly $2 billion an­nually on their outdoor pursuits, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service studies. All license sales (fish­ing and hunting) topped 1.3 million for 2011-12, generating $37.7 mil­lion. That money is used to fund fish and wildlife programming. Monroe County ranked second in total license sales with 57,085, behind only Erie’s 92,202. According to license sales figures, big game hunters number approxi­mately 637,000 across the state. Resident big-game license sales, however, have been dropping at an average of 2 percent since 1990 and it took a huge in­crease in license fees in 2009 to keep revenues sta­ble. By adopting a big­game youth weekend for firearms, the DEC is hop­ing to recruit new hunt­ers. The state already has youth weekends, during which young hunters en­ter the woods alongside adult mentors, for small game species such as tur­key and waterfowl. The DEC further supports leg­islation that could reduce the minimum age for big game hunting with a fire­arm from 14 to 12. A previous change to the start of regular fire­arms season from a Mon­day to the third Saturday in November short­changed bowhunters of a weekend. But the Oct. 1 start for both adult and junior bo­whunters in the Southern Zone will add an average of 15 additional hunting days, including four weekend days. Some bowhunters spoke out against a youth firearms hunt timed for the first weekend of ar­chery season. But a longer season overall is seen as a compromise. The DEC said concerns about discharged fire­arms negatively impact­ing deer behavior in the early fall are unwarrant­ed. There are already more than 100,000 small game hunters afield at that time. At least 15 other states have youth deer firearm hunts that coincide with bowhunting seasons, in­cluding New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio. “It’s a nice compro­mise in order to recruit new hunters,’’ said Right­myer, who with friends has mentored many young hunters in the past. “It seems like a win-win. Firearms discharging will have a minimal effect at best.’’ Meanwhile, bear sea­sons will continue to run concurrent with deer sea­sons but DEC is develop­ing a black bear manage­ment plan where alterna­tive season structures may be considered. [email protected]

I havn't traded any guns at GM but have bought a pistol and rifle . Got a good deal on both . Like Doc said , when GM first opened in Henrietta , the store was impressive .I thought the place was awesome . They had some great stuff at great prices . That has faded away . Their ammo is pricey as hell and I have found DICK's to be less expensive .

If I understand the article correctly , he probably would / could have been charged with a minor offense but the Mary-Jo growing put him over the top . uhhhhhh , what the heck was he doing with a crossbow ?

Some real nice looking buck pics . Thanks for sharing and welcome to Hunting NY .........

good camo job ............. http://news.yahoo.com/camouflaged-residence-discovered-california-park-161429318--abc-news-topstories.html

There is an active QDMA in the Italy Valley just south of Potte in Yates County . I have attended a couple meetings but havn't hunted that area in about 3 years . They have a pretty good size membership . QDM Co-op Members, Our annual member meeting will be held on Saturday, August 25th starting at noon. The meeting will be held at the new Huber facility - 920 W. Swamp Road, Middlesex. This year’s meeting is open to members from all four of our sub-Co-ops: Italy Valley, Benton, Milo-Barrington and South Hill. As always there will be no cover charge to attend. The finalized meeting agenda will be provided in early August, but current plans are as follows: v Lunch provided featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and beverage v QDM cornerstones/basics, past year’s Co-op results & trends, winners of last season’s Big Buck & Doe contests announced v Slide show and discussion of some of our local buck’s year-to-year antler progression v Trespass Law, posting, protecting hunting lands, who/how to contact to report violators, etc. (presented by local law enforcement) v Legal recovery of wounded deer using dogs, what to look for after the shot, how to contact tracking resource, etc. 12 p.m. August 25th – please save the date and we hope to see you there. John

A 1" loop is a bit long ..............I have a 28" draw and the loop just affects the anchor point .

I always carry a knife and have lost several . My latest is a Bear Grylls knife . I had to give up a knife when we went to Staten Island . They caught it on the scanner .

My wife called from the store yesterday afternoon and questioned her car thermometer 98 degrees . I looked at the outdoor digital thermometer and it read 102 degrees . So much for Lake Ontario keeping us cool !

I saw a home made video on a Southern Hog Hunt and you could see the hog running off with the arrow in the dark . It made the hog easy to find . If you get a pass through on a deer , it should make the arrow easier to find . If not , chances are the deer is going to break the arrow shaft running through the brush and you are out an extra $10 .

The Stryker Strykezone 380 at $749 was rated better than the Tenpoint Carbon Elite at $1699 . That was a surprise . The "Great Buy" is the Carbon Express Covert SLS at $599 and the least expensive bow , the Parker Tomahawk at $499 was rated 7th out of the 11 tested .

Soccer .......... the fans are nuts and there have been riots at some games and people have been killed . And .......... blaze orange isn't going to keep a fan safe at a soccer game !

I was at Fastrac today and the only gas they have that is "ethanol free" is their premium gas .

From Outdoor Life http://www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/hunting/2012/07/compound-bow-new-bows-bow-test-hunting-bows-2012?photo=0#node-1001356485

It only takes one spark to set the dry woods on fire . Some of those fires out west are allegedly started by someone throwing a cig butt out or sparks from a campfire .

Nice buck and he sure likes to pose for the camera .

One of the guys at our local Fastrac Station said they are going to start selling non-ethanol gas in the near future .

The August issue of Outdoor Life has write ups on 11 new compounds .

The August issue of Outdoor Life has a write up on some new crossbows .

Well , here is some info ............ http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/07/13/ny-state-dry-spell-prompts-warnings-to-ny-boaters-campers/

I heard it on the news up our way but havn't seen anything in writing .

I would be there . I have passed on spikes , forks and eaten my buck tags along with some doe venison .

You can make your own for about $3 each . Check the DIY forum .

The Government is stupid . We get 10 percent ethanol in our gas and it is supposed to be raised to 15 percent soon . It attracts moisture and ruins engines . You can purchase Sta-bil and Startron additives that help reduce damage caused by the junk put in the gas .. Ethanol is derived from corn . Farmers are planting more corn and shipping it to the ethanol manufacturers which creates a grain shortage and raises the price of beef . I believe the Ethanol Plants are Government subsidized . It's one vicious circle . No doubt small engine manufacturers and repair shops are making a killing with the crap that gets put into our fuel !