Everything that Stone says is right on! I've only been in Ny for 2 years and i'm 2 for 2 on state land. One thing I've learned about most NY hunters is they don't like to climb mountains! Try to get to the mountain before anyone else and climb climb climb. Study topo maps and try to find the most secluded area that you can get to and let the people push the deer to you. You'll be successful.