First-light

Did you just get your tax bill? Love to see him stick to his guns and not raise any more property taxes. I don't think he making a mockery out of his religion, who died and left you Pope?? Let it play out, give the guy a chance. The man has his girlfriend living with him and his daughters. Talk about a bad example. How did he ever get custody of his daughters anyway? What man in NY state ever gets custody of his kids? Unless one is politically connected, the odds are slim, and the fight is very expensive. Yeah, I did get my tax bill last week and of course it went up. Always does. And with a tax and spend liberal in the Governors office, I expect taxes to get worse. And don't even get started on gun control with this guy. I see he went to church over the weekend with his daughters and his girlfriend. If he went to communion he committed a mortal sin according to the Catholic Church. Supporting gay marriage and abortion is also against his church. Doesn't seem to matter to him who the Pope is or what he says, he does whatever he wants to. Why not just drop out of the church then and stop giving Catholics a bad image? Remember, this guy was also a member of the Clinton administration in Washington. He's had plenty of chances as a public official. He proved his character many times over in the past, and a leopard doesn't change it's spots! MVJP, I'm a Catholic, don't you think the Catholic church has done its own part about making a mockery out of the religion. We all live in glass houses don't we.

I don't know if this fits in here but I was thinking about the crossbow and safety. If the crossbow was allowed in bow season would you feel uncomfortable walking around in full camo? There is a story in Outdoor news about a bolt going through a deer and lodging itself in the side of a house. Don't these things shoot 100 yards? I have questions about whole safety factor here "if" they were allowed in Bow season. Any thoughts?

MM, You have anyone looking out for your property when your not there? If I'm correct your from the Island? So am I but I am very tight with my neighbor by my camp and he does a great job looking out for my place.

That sucks, why can't we just respect each others property.

Did you just get your tax bill? Love to see him stick to his guns and not raise any more property taxes. I don't think he making a mockery out of his religion, who died and left you Pope?? Let it play out, give the guy a chance.

As the one who posed the question I think an answer is due. I think I have to go with Bubba on this one. Years ago my friend went on one of these hunts. He came back with a boar, some type of exotic deer and a whitetail. It cost him thousands to harvest these deer. This goes back 15 years. He said they put you in real close a take your pick, shooter be warned that the bigger rack cost more money. I would donate the hunt.

I like this Bubba, well put!

There was a thread a while back talking about road hunting and for the most part nobody really saw any problem shooting a deer that you spotted while driving. As long the law was followed. Joe I give you credit for not shooting, it must of been some sight! My question to you guys is if you won a contest at one of our sportsman shows and the prize was a hunt at this place, no out-of-pocket expenses, would you go?

Fletch those hats are great. The battery has last me two seasons.

Nice video, want to get out there!

Just last night on one show the guy drops his gun going up his tree stand. They actually show him holding the gun while going up the ladder? Not too smart.

Joe, I thought about what you just said. The biggest bucks I have ever shot were in a season that they just happen to be the 1st or second buck that had seen. I have a P/Y buck that was taken the second weekend of bow, the first buck I saw that year. I do have to say though that after harvesting a big buck I have never come face to face with something bigger. I should be happy for that.

Wow, that some story. I have often thought about that at my camp. Lucky for them they got the hell out! Romeo and Juliet a love story ended by Bubba and his 12 gauge!

Bleeding hearts-I don't think so. Some of the most experienced and ethical hunters in New York, yes!

Bubba, I was hoping you would weigh-in. You have some experience with this stuff, thanks.

Funny was at my sisters house yesterday in Bedford, Westchester county and they said the deer were making a runway across their backyard. They have 4 acres, stream and a pond. The deer just love to walk along the stream. Well at 4:00 here they come about 9 of them, a 20 yard shot right off the deck. I just watched it was real cool.

I have the same gun also. I did not get a scope but want to put one on this year. Anyone have any problems buying used scopes? May stop at Lou's gun shop in Bath the next time I'm up at the cabin and take a look.

That is really neat! It seems the deer are so curious over this tree all rubbed up, what type of scent did you put on it. Great way to get them to stop for a shot. Unlike a scrape that could be put in the same area this is visible across the field to them.

Thanks guys, I was thinking the same. It is a pain to get them back in every January with the snow.

Obviously you don't see the problem with the video. This world is made up of all types and you have your time expressing your opinion. By the way a few years back I was traveling down rt 17. This guy was pulling a quad on a trailer. He had shot a spike and sat it on his quad like the deer was riding it. He actually had the front hooves tied to the steering wheel and the head waved back a forth, was he from your camp?

and that bothers you?? and shooting the deer in the 1st place doesn't ??? ? please, GMAB. Many bow hunters let the deer bleed out for 3 hours before spooking it. Blur, Why even go down this road? There is nothing in that video to defend.

Cool, my dogs favorite chew toy is an antler. He has found only one in the woods. I really never trained him though.

Good idea, not that expensive either.

I take down all my portable stands this year we bought more ladder stands for the property. 1 ladder stand was left out all year from last season. Before using it I did a complete inspection and it was ok except for some squeaks that needed to be fixed. I heard some guys just loosen up the main strap and leave them out? What's your position on this. I personally don't like that cloth strap out in the elements all year.

Don't know him but have read that he gets things done and is a good choice! Congratulations.