madpat

I'll have to look into that JPP, thank you for the info!

Welcome, I'm from the 'cuse myself -- Go Orange 5-0!

Hello, I just recently signed up and so far have loved this site, it's very helpful. I have been wanting to become a hunter for years but I always put the training course off because of college, etc. I almost didn't make it again this year as all the courses in Onondaga County as well as its surrounding counties were completely full (the ones that fit my schedule). I finally found open seats all the way in Ulster County at the Marbletown Sportsmen Club and drove all the way down there for a weekend just to receive my certificate. So here I am mostly on my own looking for different public places to hunt. I have tried Happy Valley WMA, Deer Creek Marsh WMA, and Cicero Swamp WMA. I haven't seen one deer unless it was when I was driving back home... I have all my tags obviously and two additional WMPs for 8F. I have been a member of a local rod and gun club for a few years now, unfortunately it's not a hunting club with access to land. I'm hoping to learn some things from everyone on this site and possibly even meet some of you! God Bless! -Patrick

Greetings from 7F!!!

I called the office and was told there is a daily registration box with a form you would fill out and put part A in when you enter and part B when you leave. I guess this is their way of keeping track of what goes in and out of this joint. Also, I read that a new bridge was completed on the Western side of Howland Island that now allows people to park directly on the island. I guess I should decide what part to try out unless I find a better area in 8F. Hmmmm.

Hello, I have never hunted this public land and was wondering if anybody has any thoughts or tips for it. I still have my buck tag and 2 DMPs for this zone and with not much time left I would like to fill at least one. Any suggestions would be appreciated

Good luck! I heard shot bursts all around me at Cicero Swamp, didn't see anything :/ Also, last time I checked it didn't take 4 shots to down a deer... Public land 4tl.

In the swamp again...

Just got to my spot in 7F, here's hoping for a good day!!

No luck in 7F, Cicero Swamp area :/