LI OUTDOORSMAN

It will be fun to chase spring gobblers on the Island with some good spots less than an hour from my house. I'm curious as to how DEC is going to manage it so it doesnt end up a giant S@%&T show

I began using the On X app this season also....so far I like it alot

finally upgraded my old vest and sprung for the Alps Outdoor Z Grand Slam vest. I'm not using it with the kickstand feature but really like all the pockets in all the right places and the cushion is super thick. Its a little on the heavy side and so far only used in Florida so I wont have a complete review till after the season is over. Contents... 5 rounds Hevi-13 #6 loads compass assorted mouth calls custom Matthews slate call Custom Matthews box call slate call I picked up in Texas last year dont know the name but great sounding call 3 strikers Leatherman multi tool Facemask , gloves Therma cell unit and refills crow call, owl call scotch pads, sand paper, chalk small browning flashlight headlamp pen , plastic zip ties ( for attaching tags to downed bird) back tag & tag holder 2 water bottles, protein / granola bars Rain gear if expecting and last but not least TP

its the 10 or more straight days of rain during the season that we've been experiencing in recent years that hurts things more than the winter snows..

people planning weddings, baby showers, parties etc on opening day of any season...Plus still HAVING to go to work during the months of Oct and Nov

I say you take the hunter safety class and the bow class... Archery season you choose your weapon...crossbow,compound,recurve or long bow. 1 either sex tag for archery 1 either sex tag for rifle muzzleloader season stays as it is

It's become my favorite 2 weeks of the year.. I'll pay the $15.00 although I agree..it should be covered with the bow tag

Yes..crossbow season falls right on the best days to be in the woods for rutting bucks..A resident muzzleloader tag is only $15.00 are you out of state?

Hey Bob I hope some of those Tioga co. leases are still available I'll be calling you soon

Guided Turkey hunts in Tioga / Chemung Counties, NY Private land, lodging,meals, $750.00 3 day hunt Call Rob Sr.@ 516-322-3126 LI Firearms and Guide Service

I sent a message...If they chose to go out with me my first question would be if they patterned that gun!..an old gun like that wouldn't have choke tubes but it could be choked full from the factory. If its not patterning well I have guns they could borrow that are proven turkey killers. I can also help out with a hunter safety course, license and turkey stamps.

PM sent.

Had bucks chasing each other in Tioga County this week..nice bucks..lots of new sign

Crossbow Specifications A legal crossbow consists of a bow and string, either compound or recurve, that launches a minimum 14-inch bolt or arrow, not including point, mounted upon a stock with a trigger that holds the string and limbs under tension until released. The trigger unit of such crossbow must have a working safety. Minimum limb width: 17 inches (outer tip of limbs, excluding wheels and cams, uncocked) Minimum peak draw weight: 100 pounds Maximum peak draw weight: 200 pounds. Minimum overall length: 24 inches from butt-stock to front of limbs.

Weird that many hunters will pay big $$$$ to hunt a state that does allow baiting / feeding whatever...Or is just a coincidence?

Wooden dowel = BEST way to blow up your crossbow...

Don't use your preference points for your landowner tag or on your second choice DMP and you won't lose them http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/6403.html

Ate a woodcock once it wasnt too bad reminded me of a wild duck taste like teal which I happen to like.

It has to do with NICS...delays are common...has nothing to do with where u buy it..sometimes the NICS system is just bogged down with searches..

Being that I'm no biologist myself the first thought that came to mind is how old does a hen have to be to be sexually mature enough to produce young?.Could it be their just hanging as a group but not actually capable of nesting yet?. Also with the amount of heavy rain this spring is it possible many nests were lost? Or is that old gobbler just enjoying all those gals hanging around and working his way through the harem as he sees fit?...

I was lucky and tagged out 3rd week..trying to get either the wife or someone to take and try calling up another bird..just like messin with them birds!

It goes too quick...I wait all year for it and then...POOF...!..its over

Very cool...Anyone ever see the turkeys in Battery Park?...I used to see them every morning back when I was driving a truck for a living...just a few years ago

Honey Jack or strawberry moonshine..if were gettin fancy a nice bottle of Harvey's

I made 3 trips upstate from LI this turkey season and I was going to post the same thing!.. Lost count of how many dead does I saw on 17 and rt 80..Even saw 2 dead coyotes coming back last week...guess they were looking for abandoned fawns and became a casualty themselves. I couldnt help but think every dead deer equaled a fawn somewhere waiting for momma to return... Was an aweful waste of venison...The tree huggers have no clue!