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I've been out 10-15 times this season, and probably logged 100+ hours in the woods from those days. Of those days, I've seen deer a handful of times, and of those, maybe 2 of those I could have taken a shot. Clear skies and no thick stuff around to cause any trouble tracking. And by no means am I an experienced hunter. I passed those shots. Not because I don't want to, but because I didn't feel it was a high enough probability in an easy recovery for me. It was ethics that told me not to shoot. It is also a lack of ethics that led up to this injured, unrecoverable deer in this thread. PS, I don't watch any TV. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Don't know about the parking stuff, but you'll want your hunters license, and bow certification. You don't need a bow privilege on LI. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Saw one today at around 8 am. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Weather called for 20-25 mph winds down here, but its been the calmest in a long time! The rain was a bummer though. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Could also be recently bought land. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Don't know any regulations about when you can enter or leave state land. General rule is there isn't any, but local regulations may be more restrictive. Each piece of land has their own set of rules you need to familiarize yourself with. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I would think a broad head would cut right through any tent-like material. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Are you claiming that a fixed broad head in heavy rains will hit 4-8 inches lower than a mechanical? X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

So what exactly broke your arrow? Not the tent-like material, I'm sure. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Sounds like you can teach these boys here a thing or two about shooting a bow. Welcome aboard! X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I don't think pouring rain = a little rain. There is a difference when it comes to tracking deer. Some hunters are great shots, some are great at tracking, and then there are those that are good for nothing. Making the choice to take a deer in pouring rain is an ethical choice, no right or wrong, but very gray(like the hair in this shot). Knowing your limits and respecting your game is more important IMO than pounding on one's chest and taking bad shots, in bad weather. Odds start to stack up against the hunter, and this is what happens. Then he brings out his dog to help search? Got a permit for that? What's worse is this hunter is going to sit and hunt Sat again THEN go look for his injured game animal... Wow! Any hunter that injures a deer like this should do the right thing and rip up their tag for the season. This thread reeks of unethical, illegal, and is a bad role model for new hunters reading. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Some people say I don't contribute to the site, but I hope you have found my posts entertaining to read! Here's to another year for you! X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Deer with a .410, impressive! Even more so at the young age if 7. Welcome! X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Good job on the recovery! Double lung? Single? Any guts? X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Lots of ECO bashing, and it seems acceptable by many. Ironic how when a LEO is bashed, people get butt hurt real fast.

Nice leopard skins! X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

From a previous post, So what exactly is 3s and 1c if they are not included in the Southern Tier? Btw, you spelled Internet wrong tough guy. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I edited it for you. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

3S and 1C is in the Southern Tier. Southern Tier is not exclusive, but is inclusive. All depends on your education and how you want to read into my statement. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

There's people that have legally shot 2 bucks this season already, all in the Southern Tier, legally. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

You can shoot two bucks with this year's southern tier tags, in the southern tier in 2 specific WMU's. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Love the pic with the car! X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I'd hit that. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Tough call for sure. I'd let him know how you feel, and if he doesn't respect you for how you feel, then you'll probably have to make a decision as to new hunting partners or not. Either way, good luck. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Great swamp looks nice! Each spot is posted with an orange sign. Find the sign, find the parking. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems