SteveB

Tree stand accidents are not included as hunting incidents.

This: No experts here - just realists. All you have to do to convince any of us is post some proof. When can we expect it?

Name calling now? Common tactic when one has no real point to make. Thanks for being clear.

But as with every siting in NY, you can offer nothing but a notoriously unreliable eye witness statement. Again - no proof.

Why the secret approach? I'm all for protecting immature bucks - those under 4,5. But I want it threw education and choice.

Anyone else ever have the doc offer you Polaroids of your insides? Mine did on the 2nd one - and I can prove it if anyone wants me too or doubts me

Good luck finding a place to hunt.

As a researcher (whatever that means) you must be aware of the fact that eye witness testimony is often among the most unreliable evidence presented in a trial. It's not about lying, but rather people just don't always interpret what they are seeing correcting. Do some "researching" and find some of the numerous studies/experiments where groups where tested on what they saw after being exposed to a set up incident. In states where there are known inhabited populations of mt lions, things like tracks, scat, game pics and other physical proof can be found quite regularly. However actual sightings tend to be fairly uncommon. In NY where there are no known lions living, there is never any physical evidence, but we have far more reported "sightings" than states with known populations - and a lg number of these "sightings" are of black ones which do not and have not ever existed. Hence my skepticism - show me real proof or it didn't happen.

Anybody got any links to support some of the doom and gloom claims here? Had 2 bad cases of the flu in the early 90's - never want to be that sick again. Got the shots the last 15 years or so with zero side effects - and have not had another case of the flu.

Chippendales - senior division.

Package of onion soup mix works great too.

No problem Joe. Passion is good, but needs to be tempered and directed to get maxim exposure and results. Something I am still learning to do after 61 years.

Buck - make your point without the language. This is a family site - not a locker room.

The kids camps and their work with the military is good. And the meal at the banquet is usually great.

So what is the new "official" position and why is it a secret?

Straight from the horses ***. That's going to leave a mark.

2 media whores - no thanks.

Joe - don't take this the wrong way, but I have 2 questions. What do you consider "big big bucks" and how do you get the 300 to 400? Thanks.

You mean the 2000 NYB members which are 1% or less of the 200,000 plus NYS bowhunters? And even smaller % of the 600,000 big game hunters?

Spending taxpayer money for feel good actions that will have no effect on crime. What's not to like? Good luck with the interviews and give us a report.

There are some around, but nearly impossible to target successfully. Low numbers and they are not territorial at all. Those taken are generally a target of opportunity while hunting something else.

Absolutely not!!!!!!!!!!!!! Savage is designed and tested for the use of modern gunpowder and it's increased pressures. Other than a couple high end custom rifles, they are the only one.

Several need to be looked at A LOT deeper! A87 Kavanagh (MS) -- Requires state agencies and certain covered authorities to purchase handguns from responsible suppliers A103 Gantt -- Creates a firearm proficiency requirement examination for the licensing of persons to carry or possess a firearm A207 Rosenthal -- Requires the audit of schools in the state to determine compliance in the instruction of humane treatment of animals A238 Rosenthal (MS) -- Includes wildlife animals as those subject to the animal cruelty provisions A239 Rosenthal (MS) -- Relates to the creation of an animal cruelty and animal fighting database A447 Dinowitz (MS) -- Requires state campgrounds to provide a reduced fee for campsites to persons 65 or over S342 DIAZ -- Requires the micro-chipping of all dogs, excluding temporarily kept dogs; and creates a state registry to maintain contact information S520 SAMPSON -- Directs the division of criminal justice services to study and report on laws, rules and regulations relating to air guns Possibly very bad: S571 GIANARIS -- Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm S572 GIANARIS -- Prohibits the purchase of more than 1 firearm during any period of 30 days S573 GIANARIS -- Requires persons possessing any firearm to hold a firearms safety certificate S574 GIANARIS -- Regulates firearms and ammunition dealers S662 SAMPSON -- Establishes additional requirements for firearm license: completion of a course in firearm safety, use, maintenance, relevant laws, and first aid S1161 BRESLIN -- Establishes a task force to assess the public health impact of firearm violence and provides for the repeal thereof

There - fixed it in red.