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I keep up on NYS gun laws just not here. It gets way out of control the stuff people say, Dems and Republicans. I turned off the thread years ago and I'm very happy!

Merry Christmas my good friends!

Nice deer. It's funny but I own my original piece of property that is about 60 acres. An elderyly couple had a 11 acre parcel next to me. I helped them out here and there and became friends. When the husband died she asked if I would buy the place which I did. We have killed more big bucks on that 11 acres than the 60 I own. Two of my best stands are on that property!

Oh so that's why I'm not seeing more wildlife on my property. It all makes sense now....lol

Thought you could ship them from being bought online?

I think my neighbors and I killed 16 buck and 20 Doe. I'm going to map out the area hunted so I can come up with square miles. I'll get back to you guys, we are all interested to see how much land we all hunt.

The new season provides an additional seven days of late season hunting with bows and muzzleloaders. Hunters must purchase a bowhunting or muzzleloading privilege to participate in the late bow or muzzleloader seasons and may use all deer carcass tags valid during those seasons. From DEC website.

Did a little walk at 3:00 did not cut one track. Ended up by my corn field. About 4:45 a Doe comes out and walks into the field. She turns and walks away and now is at 80 yards or so. Turns broadside and I let it rip. Took off did a big circle and went back where she came from.......unscathed! Oh well That's pretty much it for me. I will hunt the Holiday hunt later in the week. My neighbor has a Grand daughter that is dying to shoot her first deer. We will put on some mini drives for her.

Great story. I have a friend who works at UBS in Rochester. I could always forward his resume to him if needed. Your boy sounds like a great young man with a strong work ethic! You should be very proud!

I'm looking to do the same with my dogs this year. I'll be back from a trip to see my girls for Christmas on the 3rd. If I don't get a doe tonight Ill try then.

Nice deer for sure. We hit it well with 2 10 pts a wide 8 and a small 7. I will give it another shot tomorrow afternoon for last day. Still have a buddy that would like another deer. Ne thinks the corn field tomorrow may be the place.

All new!

I did a walk about 2pm. Walked my lease property. Two freshly opened scrapes and more rubs you can count. Crossed the seasonal road. There is an area that had a microburst years ago. All the trees came down and lay horizontal to the road. I can gaurentee a deer comes out of there every time I walk it down. Its a pain but pays off. This year I'm tagged out for bucks. don't you know it about 1 minute in I see a real nice buck get up from the middle of the blow downs. He headed west real quick. Even if I had a tag no shot. I was cool to see, I have cameras out so maybe he will be on one.

Where did you hit her I don't see anything? Back legs gone??? lol

Nothing but a beautiful sunset. I'll take it!

Got a strong west wind this afternoon. Keeps switching north and south. I'm going to set up west of the corn field in a hedgerow. Going to bring my phone and tripod and maybe video the hunt. Probably see nothing but why not!

ood luck to all that are out this morning, no wind 20 degrees and a spectacular sunrise!

Just hunted an hour tonight. On my way out 6 deer were in the corn. I stalked (no pun intended) to about 40 yards. All good looking deer but chose not to shoot. Just a bit too dark and I have a commitment at 6:30. I'll sit in the field by a utility pole or in a box by field edge tomorrow.

I was thinking about this deer in stand yesterday. Lets just say he makes it through gun season. Isn't that exposed muscle going to be frost bite when it gets super cold? I would think that would kill him.

Hunted the edge of a clover field tonight. No luck. neighbor hunted real thick briars and brush, overlooking it from a hill. Saw a bunch of Doe and a few bucks. No shots at the Doe and the bucks did not present themselves. Very tough spot to hunt.

Yeah it's not good feeling that way. I felt that way last year and by 1st week of gun I was burnt out. I wouldn't even get up for morning hunts. I think its good you do some work to those fields. I keep mine mowed and get a lot of action and great pictures in those fields. Get that muzzle loaded sighted in. Best thing I did was put a scope on it. Had it bore sighted and I shot it the other day. 40-50 yards I'm an inch high. Sorry about your uncle, hope you find someone to hunt with!

Wow that is amazing. Keep on with the trail camera picts. But could that wound ever heal? Looks just too wide I don't know. That 10 pt I shot had lost the back hoof. Just bone packed with dirt. He was out with a doe at 4:00. Survival and reproductive instincts.

Got out at 3pm to my deep stand. No wind very overcast felt like something was going to happen. Didn't see a deer. Heard two shots last half hour. That does it. Muzzy will come out tomorrow. Depending on the amount of meat I get back from that Ten point will seal the deal if I shoot a doe. Good luck fellas.

What Mowin said is cool. I have a few at 20 but as time goes on I've been doing the 18' ladder stands.

Buck tags are gone. I'll be very selective and look for a big doe. Have a guy who wants meat so I'll split the cost with him.