Lawdwaz

You never know with any scope. A 12ga pounds as bad as almost anything else, including the above noted chamberings. I've never zooked a Leupold, yet. I'll stick with them unless I make a huge used score that I can't pass up.

BUY IT NOW! 7mm-08, 260, 243, 257Bob, before they are sold out......... From the MPMNow.com web site...... Canandaigua, N.Y. — Rifle hunting for deer will be allowed in Ontario County, if state legislators approve it. Over the years, two forms of a resolution supporting the idea have been approved at the county level, although supervisors rejected another a year ago. The county Board of Supervisors again is behind it, although the state has to adopt a law before hunters can load up their rifles. Supervisors on Thursday night OK’d a resolution asking the state to allow hunters to use rifles for big-game hunting — which also could include bear — throughout the county. Several supervisors, however, opposed the measure, citing safety concerns. Keith Kappel, secretary and treasurer of the Ontario County Conservation Federation, said there are no safety issues associated with rifle hunting, and opposition is “based on emotion and fear.” Hunting accidents ranged from as low as 26 to as high as 35 during the last six years in areas where rifle hunting is allowed, according to statistics supplied by the club. Also, 99 percent of all accidents involve hunters only, not the general public. “The evidence concludes rifle hunting is safe, effective and efficient,” Kappel said. East Bloomfield Supervisor Dodie Huber said the case has been made that rifle hunting is safe, although as with other forms of hunting, accidents happen. Other New York counties are allowing the practice, most recently Albany and Cayuga counties. Nearby Yates County also allows it. “I believe strongly in it,” Huber said. Seneca Supervisor John Sheppard said hunters take safety courses and are required to get licenses and permission to hunt. “There’s enough people out there to keep us safe,” Sheppard said. Victor Supervisor Jack Marren voted against it, saying his town is growing, with 1,000 more new homes coming in the years ahead. “I don’t think it’s the right thing,” Marren said. Bristol Supervisor Bob Green said he is a hunter and not opposed to hunting. But, he said, many Pennsylvania communities that had similar laws in place are rethinking them. “I get concerned when I hear it’s totally safe,” Green said. Geneva City Supervisor Rocky LaRocca said the state and individual town boards in the county should make the decision, not the Board of Supervisors. This is the fourth time the board has voted on a big-game resolution, the most recent failing in March 2011. Previous laws also had been difficult to pass in Albany. In one case, the wording was changed; in another, state senators did not act on a bill. Kappel said local state legislators support the idea. Phelps Supervisor Norm Teed is among the supervisors who opposed a resolution a year ago, but support it this time. The difference is that the resolution includes all of the county. “I think it is safe,” Teed said.

You should buy another to take as a back up to the Nikon. Sight it in and then take it off, knowing it is close in case you have to swap it out and do a quick sight in rather than starting from scratch. Have fun.

Here's a few in the foreground of this pic that didn't make sundown......... Almost lost my dog to some kind of water crap that day. $800 to the vet and she was as good as new!!

Here you go.......... (as my son says, GOOGLE is your friend) From the DEC web site: In New York State, nearly all species of wildlife are protected. Most species, including endangered species, songbirds, hawks and owls are fully protected and may not be taken. The few unprotected species include porcupine, red squirrel, woodchuck, English sparrow, starling, rock pigeon, and monk parakeet. Unprotected species may be taken at any time without limit. A hunting license is required to hunt unprotected wildlife with a bow or firearm. Hope that helps.

We shoot all we can when dove hunting in PA but they are FAST learners! They'll get wise to you pretty quick. As far as table fare (to me) not as good as dove but not bad. I really enjoy the dove breast. As far as seasons go in NY, I have no idea!

How long can you really hang in their? You have your feet on screw in steps? How long have you had your TS? Have you killed much out of it? I have a friend who bought one fall of 2010 and had to give it up as it wasn't his "cup o tee"! Funny thing is, he's in tremendous shape for 74 years old and just didn't like it enough due to not being stable enough for those deer that show up in a bad position. EDIT to add.......I see your NOT using screw in steps. Can you travel all the way around the tree like advertised?

I come up onto the target as I'm drawing, Then close my eyes..........................................<grin>

I've never tried those bags but have heard good things also. Maybe tomorrow??

Oh Baby, Congrats! Keep us posted on the progress.

Looks like he's the guy that invented them and trying to SELL them. Remeber, these are all ads.

I never saw saw horse legs like that. Where were they bought? Portable shooting bench in the field? Yes, they will work.............................. I'd like to make one like the OP has. I'm sure it wouldn't be as stable as the one I've shown (3 heavy legs, marine grade plywood top) but it would probably be O.K. for a hunting rig. Nice little project.

The Stepp Ladder system looks interesting. Other than the slippery surface, slow installation and risk of bumping one into the "up" position when climbing they could be could for when leaving a hang one stand in the tree for a while. Just stash a few steps near the tree or carry in/out with you. I wouldn't want to be lugging a bag of 10 steps (a pound each?) plus a hang on stand around to often so it would need to be somewhat of a permanent location, at least for a a couple weeks. For mobility, NOTHING beats the climber. Buy QUALITY, don't by a cheap climber. Source a GREAT harness and USE it. The three best bowhunters I know ONLY use climbers, hunting just about every day.

Really? If that is true, how could you put that to good use when hunting?

I don't believe you (or me) can tell the difference from buck/doe scat. All depends on the feed etc.

NOW your talking. Post up some pics! You just aren't the sharpest knife in the drawer, are you? Do you have pics of LAST years buck that YOU shot and put granny's tag on? That is what you said, no? If the difference between the transfer of a DMP for a doe and a buck only tag is that confusing to you, best thing would be to hang out at home. Maybe the A/C in your office has given you a brain cramp.

He's short a pile of tines to make a book.

You could make anything work for you. BUT.......... 33lbs is heavy. I'm sure that thing is LOUD to carry and set up. I'd bet that the comfort sucks. If your not comfortable, you won't want to use it. Trust me, save your money and buy a lightweight climber. Summit has plenty to choose from and Craigslist would be a good place to eye. If, at the last minute you haven't found a used one, Dick's will have a giant sale going on at some point.

Wedding registry at Dick's? Not a bad idea......................

Welcome. Nice deer but that's a bit of a stretch to say possible NYS record. Deer don't know boundaries........

A sharp knife is a safe knife!

It'd sound like a field trials for Labs in the woods..............

I have a couple I carry. Depending on the attire and prospects of the day. If I'm having a normal work day with no heavy use expected or I'm wearing dress clothes, I carry this one...... If I'm expecting to do some heavy duty cutting, prying or scrapping, I carry a Chris Reeve Sebenza. I shouldn't say this but.......................I haven't lost one in years and I always, always have one (or two) on me. I do enjoy knives.

Remember the Swap Sheet? IIRC at one time you paid .25 for an issue. I used to love reading the ads for used cars, trucks, guns, boats etc. Bought & sold a bunch of stuff with the SS years ago.

They are a good place to buy a cooler or maybe some candy. Guns & ammo, not so much. Your going to take a bath at any gun store on a trade in. I learned that lesson as a young lad when I traded a Ithaca M37 in on a USED Leupold 2x7, that was in 1982. Funny thing though, I still have that scope!