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If the dumper ate apples and corn, you could get fined for baiting.

I always thought it was above the Catskills.

It sounds like those guys had fun. Sometimes State land seems less crowded.

We've been hunting my buddies property in Cobleskill for nearly 30 years. I've had a few bucks and a few does. My best one was a 9 pointer that I had mounted. My buddies best was a nice 8 pointer that he had mounted. This year it was myself, my buddy, and his two sons. I was on the mountain at 6:15am, I couldn't find a comfortable log or boulder to sit on, so I was standing/leaning between two small trees looking down the mountain. I look just 20 feet in front of me and walking along a fallen tree is a beautiful, huge fat grouse. He looked delicious! He walked right in front of me and then finally noticed me and flew off. Awesome! Two years ago, I got to watch a hawk grab a squirrel just a few yards in front of me. A few minutes after the grouse left, I turned to look behind me and there was a buck. I waited for a clear shot and dropped him with my 30-30 from about 40 yards. I called my buddy on the 2 way radio and he offered to come over and help me drag the buck down to our quads. I shot this buck at 7:30 in the morning. This was much earlier than the other deer I've taken from up on the mountain. My buddy spooked a buck similar to mine, but couldn't get a good shot off. The 2 sons didn't see anything. The buck is 7 points, but a pretty small rack. There were some hunters on the 2 way radio that were talking about a bear they got on Saturday morning that was near 300lbs. Bear are less common up that way than in the Catskills or the Adirondacks. Good for them.

I always thought the tag had to be filled out immediately and attached. I've always carried a pen and zip tie for that reason.

Elite z28. Never need another.

Man that's crazy. That's the type of dirtbag that would rob a grave site.

Nice Job!

Now that sounds good. Please no pics or I might wind up with a second GSP. I've already lingered too long on agross's avatar.

Here's my 4 yo GSP, Wyatt. He came from a breeder in Michigan. You might want to call some game bird preserves in the area. They might know of someone that can hook you up with a dog. I know a guy from my club on LI that trains and on occasion has a dog for sale. His name is Steve Anker and he trains at Hunter's Garden. There is Indian Creek Kennel in Northern NJ. The owner is Gary and he specializes in English Pointers but I've seen him with GSP's on occasion. My guy is a big male and extremely obsessed with birds. Mike Rossi is giving good advice in terms of looking for a runt female. The best GSP I ever hunted over is my friends dog and she was the runt. I like her size and wish my dog was smaller. Having 40 acres will be great for you and your pup. Good luck.

Beretta White Wing 12ga O/U

You can hunt state land for free or you can pay to join a club like "Hunter's Garden" in Northhampton.

Wow! Nice one.

Hey Jeff, Nice buck. A 1 mile drag is work. Glad you got one. Happy Birthday!

Nice buck! I don't use a grunt tube, but I use a doe bleet. Maybe I should try grunting.

Welcome. I hope your season improves.

Nice job, good for you.

Did someone say, "Strippers"

Rule of thumb on reloading is half the cost of store bought ammo. I enjoy reloading and it gives me something to do in the winter months to pass some time. Here's some thoughts on reloading: Start saving your brass, you or your friends are going to want it. People focus on speed, I have a Dillon 550b and I can probably load about 200 rds/hr. I don't really know because I like to take my time reloading. I don't want it to go fast, I'm doing it to fill idle time. I have my press set up in my cabin in my backyard. I put on some itunes and roll a few rounds. I can walk up to the press start turning out rounds, and walk away a few minutes later. There is nothing to clean up or set up. Just put in a case, set a bullet, and pull the handle. My wife will go out to the cabin to smoke a cigarette, I usually go out with her and while she has a cig, I'll turn out a few rounds. Pistol is easy to load, rifle gets slightly more detailed. Components are becoming more available. I check Cabela's everyday, not so much to purchase, but as a reference to check supply and demand. Primers have consistently been in stock at Cabela's for about 2 months now. Powder more available over the past 6 weeks. I used my Iphone to take a picture of the 9mm chart in my reloading book. It is quick and easy for me to check the photo and see which powders I can use for my loads. My total investment for my press, dies, tumbler, scale, caliper, and cases gauge was about $650. Each caliber I add will be about $120 My wife just called me to let me know a very heavy delivery just arrived from Cabela's. I told her not to lift it but she already hauled it into the living room. 2lbs powder, 2000 small pistol primers, 2000 124gr FMJ 9mm bullets. $286+ $5 shipping and $20 Hazmat fee. Primers and powder are subject to Hazmat fee, Cabela's charges $20 on the total shipment, others charge more. I have seen primers available at Dicks on Long Island. I believe more and more NY'ers will be reloading due to cost, lack of supply, and the insane safe act laws enacted by our retarded Governor.

Years ago we would stop at the checkpoint on Rte 125 near Cairo. Then I think it became voluntary, then it went away with the claim of not enough personnel due to budget cuts. Last year, or the year before( can't remember which)We were pulled over at the Throgs Neck Bridge. It was extremely dangerous having to go from the middle toll booth all the way to the right hand shoulder with 7 lanes of cars coming at you. One of the dumbest things I've ever witnessed. The State Troopers had vehicles pulled over that appeared to have hunters in them. Blaze orange and deer were giveaways. We were held up for about 10 minutes while they checked our vehicle and asked us questions. They had about 3 other vehicles pulled over also. We were released without any violations, total harassment.

Great story. That's a real nice buck. Your friends and family will be jealous.

That's probably a doe, dressed up for Halloween.

What a monster!

AHH! Success! Nice Buck, congrats Geno.

I would vote yes if I knew it wouldn't be putting casinos on Long Island. I agree that people will gamble anyway and NY should not watch revenue disappear to NJ,PA,CT.