carbons2k

Ive got a shotgun, I can just use that or go there for Bow season. october '13 will be my 1st hunt and Im looking around for places to go that are close to home (long island) I wouldnt mind hunting bow or shot gun but Im also looking for a rifle area. Looks like I better buy more slugs! lol

As a new hunter I'm reading a lot and trying to absorb a lot of information from now until the season opens. I was reading the DEC web page about Stewart state Forrest in region 3 near new paltz and it said something the effect that no one shall possess or discharge a rifle or handgun except a .22 (muzzleloaders are ok) does this mean its a non rifle area and would be limited to muzzleloaders and bow? Maybe I'm confusing the wording.

If I wanted to hunt on public land in CT or PA or something... Is this allowed and how would i go about getting a permit to do so? Do I have to contact the states hunting department?

I've got a little 2 door hatch back for a car... Wonder what's gonna happen when I finally bag my first... Maybe I can drive in the HOV lane!

If available, I'd link up with some guys for bow spring turkey... I'm inexperienced also but just want to go for the experience

Yea I've been reading more about it. It's gonna be rough! No one I know hunts so this is gonna be a solo thing... I'd love to tag along the first time with someone too if they didn't mind!

Just picked up a Hoyt charger as my 1st (real) bow and Im going for my test next week for bow hunting. Im from long Island and was wondering if anyone knew of any places that theyve had good luck in the past. Looking to maybe stay in the westchester area. Would be my 1st time hunting so just looking for the experience... Any tips would be greatly appreciated too.

yes, I have a few different different firearms as well as slug and buck shot for my shotguns. I might need a new 22 since the one I have is an ar15-22.

signed! and i posted the link in other forums i frequent too!

Are there some broadheads that are illegal in NY? I thought I saw a chart somewhere.

Yea I'm definatly open minded about game. I'd love to he a nice buck but grabbing a turkey or something in the small game category seems challenging too and I love a challenge. Shawnhu- do you have hunting meets where you all meet up somewhere and trek from there? Seems like something I'd be interested in for sure no matter why the game!

Do u have lights at the end of your arrows or is it just the orange that's reflecting?

Damn you guys make it look so easy!

I'm from Long Island. I've got some research to do... Like I said no one i really know to really rely on so whatever I do I have to figure out on my own by reading and by trial and error.

So im scheduled to get my hunting licence in the next few weeks and Ive got a few questions... So here it goes... Since Ive never been before, im not sure what a good area to go is and was thinking about one of these outfitters spot to sorta "pop my hunting cherry" IS this a good idea and do they charge you per deer that you get? My dad used to hunt up in the new paltz area and has since given up. Hes not real keen in the subject anymore and I dont want to ask but how do I know what area is legal for hunting (public) to me and which areas are restricted? Thanks for the help! Time to practice all summer and get my shot better!