adirondackarcher

do you record your hunts? because with those boys...you probably should! nice looking collection!

sounds like youve got it set! ive got 25000 square acres out my back door that is public in clinton county but know one hunts, been managing it for awhile now great things will happen next season! good luck this season

ive gotta canon gl2 its SD but no one could tell unless i told them they have alot of complete package deals online usually new 1500 but you can get them in an auction for as low as 300 and my pov camera is a fujifilm xp50 with a gorillapod works AMAZING

welcome aboard which county are you in?

What are the restrictions on deer and moose feeding? Part 189 of Title 6 of the Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York was last amended on July 28, 2010. Part of this rule restricts the feeding of deer and moose. In New York, it is illegal to feed deer and moose by putting out any material that attracts them to feed. There are five exceptions to the rule: Agricultural crops including wildlife food plots. Distribution of food to livestock. Distribution of food to captive deer and elk. Cutting of trees and brush. Scientific research, wildlife damage abatement, and wildlife population reduction programs, but only under a permit issued by DEC. Why did DEC place restrictions on deer and moose feeding? The rule was issued in response to the threat of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) being introduced into New York. The nature of CWD requires prompt and extraordinary actions to address the threat posed by this disease. The purpose of this rule is to prevent the introduction of this disease into New York, to restrict those activities that may increase the risk of the development or spread of CWD in New York and to protect the health of wild white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and wild moose (Alces alces) in New York. Feeding these species artificially concentrates them in one location for extended periods of time. CWD is most likely transmitted from animal to animal by direct contact between animals, or indirectly through contact with waste food, urine, and feces that build up at feeding sites, although the exact transmittal mechanism is currently unknown. CWD was found in New York in 2005. This measure remains a precaution to help prevent the spread of CWD in the state. The incubation period for CWD can be five years or longer, and an outbreak among white-tailed deer or moose at feeding sites could spread the disease before clinically-ill individuals are observed. This would greatly hamper efforts to control the disease. Other diseases, such as Bovine Tuberculosis, can also be spread quickly at feeding sites, where animals are in close contact with each other and with waste products every day. Another risk associated with feeding is the possibility that the infectious agent of CWD could be present in commercial feeds. Some commercial livestock feed may be produced using rendered animal parts, which could contain the infectious agent. If the agent is present in these foods it could infect any deer or moose that eats the food. Federal regulations in effect since 1997 require feeds containing mammalian protein to be labeled to prohibit them from being fed to any ruminants, including deer and elk. The DEC regulation mirrors this restriction to call attention to the special risk associated with misuse of feeds not intended for ruminants. Isn't feeding good for the deer and moose population? Feeding can cause more animals to survive than the natural habitat can support, which can lead to long term degradation of the natural habitat. Animals being artificially fed also consume natural food in the adjoining area. With deer concentrated at feeding sites, the surrounding natural habitat can be severely overbrowsed. The browse plants can be damaged so that they produce smaller quantities of browse for many years, or can be completely eliminated. The result is a habitat that supports fewer animals, and a population that is dependent on artificial feeding. In addition, some foods may be detrimental because they do not meet the nutritional requirements of deer or moose in winter. Both of these species are ruminants similar to a cow and have a multi-chambered stomach, with a more complicated digestive process. If food types are suddenly changed, it can take considerable time for the digestive process to adapt to the new food, during which time the animal receives little nutrition when it needs it most. Especially with deer, feeding can also increase the number of deer-vehicle collisions if done near highways or increase nuisance problems if carried out near residences, orchards, nurseries and other agricultural operations. Won't a lot of deer and moose starve if we have a severe winter with no feeding? Moose are designed for winter! Their log legs allow them to move easily through deep snow and their thick coats of hollow-shafted hair and dense hide keep them warm, even at -40°F. Some deer will starve at traditional feeding sites because their population is artificially above the carrying capacity of the winter habitat. Moreover, the winter habitat surrounding the feeding site may be damaged from overbrowsing. If feeding is curtailed, some deer at traditional feeding sites will shift activity patterns to take advantage of better winter cover than that which existed at the feeding site. After several years with no deer feeding the deer population will again be in balance with the natural habitat. It is normal for some deer to starve during severe winters in northern forests, leaving the stronger deer to reproduce. Some young deer simply do not reach adequate body size and physical condition to survive average winter conditions. However, deer populations can recover following milder winters. Aren't deer concentrated in winter yards naturally? Deer concentration in winter yards is considered a natural behavior. The risk of disease transmission is lower in winter yards than at artificial feeding sites because feeding is dispersed, and the food is consumed and not replaced. At artificial feeding sites deer are in closer contact, and the food is replaced at the same location repeatedly, increasing the likelihood of direct contact between animals and more concentrated contamination of the ground with feces and urine. What is the penalty for violating the feeding regulation? The penalty for illegally feeding deer or moose is a violation punishable by a fine of up to $250 and 15 days in jail for each day of the offense. Multiple offenses may result in the revocation of hunting, fishing and/or trapping privileges for up to five years. Can other wildlife, like songbirds, still be fed? Yes, if deer and moose are not attracted to the food, or it is inaccessible to them. What can legally be done to help deer through the winter? Cutting trees and brush in deer winter yards makes the browse in the tops of the trees or brush accessible to deer. This browse is the food deer are adapted to eat in the winter. This cutting can only be done on private land with the permission of the landowner. It cannot be done on state forest preserve land, and requires permits on other state lands. The landowner can use the trunks of the trees for firewood or timber, leaving the tops for deer to eat. Anyone interested in providing browse to deer by cutting trees or brush should contact their regional DEC deer biologist for suggestions on tree species and quantities

Look into the glenns falls area alot of nice deer out that way also you can hunt ft drum as well and get umd tags which are extra tags that are free for your disposal look up fort drum hunting on google should bring you to an mwr page good luck

any one hunt or has in the past in maryland? im planning a trip in january because i wont be home in time for ny's season and could use a little guidance thanks in advance!

grab some windicator and use it the entire way in and use a "drag rag" itll mask any extra, just be cognisent to not "flood" their bedding areas or feeding areas

my advice is get in REALLY early, if theyre moving theyll keep moving make sure you check the wind before you decide to go in and iquoted him because hes right no head shot is worth it, best thing to do is get a whole day free and pack a lunch and just sit the whole day. youll be able to pin point which trails what time and where theyre going. you significantly increase your chances by staying longer. good luck

Thanks greatly appreciated!

i hunt in essex county and clinton county!

Thanks, and thank you very much for the support!

Congrats, a family member of mine was also lucky on the opening day of northern zone archery and stuck a nice doe!

Next season id be willing to help out with developing and herd management. ive study quite immensely and i have a strong will for working in agricultural feilds. i have experience with food plot and herd management PM me if your interested, im just out side of 6A

The northern adirondacks. ive been hunting forever. i am missing out on this season due to my deployment but will be doing a maryland bowhunt in january to make up for it Glad to be a part of this forum. im an avid archery hunter and do alot of filming and so on.