SteveNY

Well said...

Lol, yea that would really piss me off first thing in the morning...

lol, dont u HATE that!

Yea, its good to see deer, especially close up and get a rush from. You need that once in a while for moral!

Very interesting... I am kinda surprised by the diversity of the answers so far

Yea, I wouldnt either, but we are hunters... I could see an anti calling in a second.

I'm drooling over here...

Funny you say that... My father said he was gonna call me and tell me to bring the hack saw with me and saw it off on the way home...I'd like to know the answer too... Maybe WNY can e-mail the DEC for us, he seems to get answered quickly.

With the Southern Zone Regular Season just a few days away, I was wondering what everyone was carrying into the woods opening day. (Don't hate me if I don't post your caliber!) I'll be carrying my trusty 30-30 Win.

Cool pics, they look big and healthy

Sweet buck and cool story. The kayaking mixed with the hunt is awesome

I think you have just given me a good Christmas present idea!

Super cool! I wish to get a truly unique buck one day

All i need to do is laundry and get my butt in the woods

My Dad has always stuffed his hunting clothes into a huge bag filled with leaves and dirt. Anyone else do this? Or do you have some other type of cover scent?

Yea, they are all over, I counted at least 15 on the way home Sunday.One around exit 99 had a big rack too...

As long as you dont jack deer, you are fine.

I agree, during gun, I like to be in a stand or spot before I can even see my hand in front of my face. I see most deer from first light to about 7:30 during gun.Fact is tho, you just never know, odds of seeing a big buck in bed are ZERO tho!

YUP!

6 pointer, 2008 132 pounds dressed.

Dont drink and drive/hunt, these moose are out of control.

I wish it was dropping into the teens on Saturday...

Me too... And I don't care, I correct them on the spot.

First off, welcome to the site! That's a hell of a first post, may I suggest paragraphs in the future? I am not exactly sure what I would do, but here we go... I think I would have continued my hunt as normal, especially when the kill is as fresh as you stated, and see if someone came by looking for it during your hunt. Then possibly call DEC that night and tell them about it, see what they say. OR If you really wanted the meat, tag and dress it, then have the kids drag it. Me personally, I hunt with a large group and someone is always shooting for meat and we all chip in and take a share, so my eyes are out for a big rack.

Good luck Jafo!