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A relatively decent rule of thumb is to take your height in inches (6' tall - 72") and divide by 2.5. That will get most people in the ballpark for the right draw length. I'm 5'11" (71") and my preferred draw length is 29" - 29 1/4", which is a little bit over the 28-1/2" that this coarse indicator would provide. If you are 5'8" (as an example - I don't know how tall you are) and your draw length is set to 29-1/2", unless you have unusually long arms you are likely shooting a draw length that is quite a bit too long for you. That being said, archery is very much a "personal" sport - shoot what you are most comfortable and accurate with, regardless of the "rules of thumb". Unfortunately, new modules are required to change the draw length on Mathews Bows so experimenting with different draw lengths could be cost prohibitive (unless you can get the dealer to swap different modules in and out for you). Good luck!

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We've been keeping records of all deer shot on our property since at least 1992, but it may go back a couple of years before that (I'll need to check the records ). We track the following items: Date shot Implement used (bow, gun, crossbow, muzzleloader) Day of season (e.g. October 1st is day 1 of bow season) Time when shot Who shot by Location where killed (typically based on landmark or stand site reference) Sex (buck, doe, button buck) If buck, number of scorable points (total and per antler) Field-dressed weight Live weight (typically divide field dressed weight by 0.80 to get the estimated live weight; when close enough, will take a live weight and then weigh gain after field dressing - have only done this handful of times) My dad uses a very old Microsoft Access database for capturing all of this information; I've been saying for years that I need to transfer all of this data over to Excel so I can analyze the data and trends a bit more easily. I'll get around to it one of these days.

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I inherited a 50% stake in a 96.5 acre property that my grandparents originally purchased in the early 1950's. I also own two parcels that are adjacent to one another, totaling 28.5 acres, that are less than 1/2 a mile (as the crow flies) from the 96.5 acre parcel. I'm very fortunate to have what I have but I'm always looking for the next property to purchase.

They are popping up even where municipal water isn't available - my small community is one of those places!

This may sound stupid but make sure you are using bar & chain oil of some sort. Only reason I point this out is that my brother-in-law, a newbie to chainsaws at the time, complained to me that the chain on his gas powered chainsaw was always getting loose and he asked me to take a look at it. Turns out that he never used bar and chain oil causing the chain to heat up and stretch. Once he started using the bar and chain oil, things go WAY better.

What buck are you referring to? Until recently, the state record typical and non-typical bucks were taken in Allegany county shortly after seasons opened up to allow deer hunting, I think in the late 1930s.

You are correct. Here is the information from the DEC: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/6403.html Landowners who own 50 or more contiguous acres of land within a WMU will receive preference on DMP selection. Annually, you must bring your tax map identification number and SWIS code (found on your tax bill) with you when you apply. Be sure to tell the license issuing agent PRIOR to applying that you are a landowner. Lessees do not qualify as landowners. A spouse of a landowner may receive landowner preference, but both spouses may not apply as a landowner for the same parcel of land. Corporate ownership: only one person may be designated by a corporation as the landowner each year no matter how many 50-acre parcels are owned. The corporation must submit an original letter or certified copy of a resolution, dated in the current year, designating the individual and must include the tax map ID and SWIS code information. Landowners with 50 or more contiguous acres receive preference; it does not result in an additional DMP.

At the time, no - it wasn’t arbitrary. But research has since shown that rifles are no more dangerous than shotguns so that regulation has been changing. Much like I’d expect the draw weight and limb tip regulation to change - there’s no practical reason not to. Then again, we are in NY where 7 rounds in a magazine is less scary than 10 … so who knows where things will ultimately end up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The problem with that analogy is that there aren’t any restrictions on compound bow draw weight. If you can find one available and have the gumption, you can shoot 100 pound+ draw weight without being illegal. I also don’t buy that it’s similar to shotgun -vs- rifle regulations. Those were implemented because of the (false) perception that shotguns were safer in more densely populated areas. I’m not aware of anyone arguing that lower draw weight or longer limb tip crossbows are somehow safer than higher draw weight or shorter limb tip crossbows, but I guess I could be mistaken on that. I’m not arguing that those who use crossbows that aren’t inline with current regulations are right in what they are doing. Rather, I’m arguing that the current regulations are arbitrary and limit access to some of the most popular, effective and efficient products on the market. Much like the SAFE act and it’s arbitrary regulations. Again, I don’t hunt with a crossbow and have no interest in doing so. These regulations don’t impact me in any way currently. However, I do have problems with arbitrary regulations that serve (seemingly) no practical purpose whatsoever - same as the SAFE act. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've said this before in another thread: Many of the most popular crossbows on the market are off-limits to NY hunters who want to comply with the draw weight and limb tip width restrictions. There seem to be fewer and fewer premium crossbow offerings that fit within the NY standards. Many crossbows that use older technology (e.g. most Excalibur crossbows with their recurve limbs and heavy draw weights) also aren't legal in NY. I'm not a crossbow hunter so I don't really have a dog in the fight. But like the 7 (or is it 10?) round capacity rules for firearms, the current restrictions seem quite arbitrary and limiting for no real good reason (or at least none that I've ever been made aware of).

Out of curiosity, what bow is she using? Like the limb width and peak draw weight restrictions on crossbows, the minimum draw weight for compound bows seems to be fairly arbitrary as well. 35 lb. peak draw weight on a high performance bow with a stiff draw cycle is going to be much harder to draw than a 35 lb. peak draw weight on a smooth drawing youth bow. The high performance bow will also store way more energy at the same peak draw weight. In some cases, a 25 lb. peak draw weight bow could store more energy than a 35 lb. (or more) peak draw weight bow, which would make it more capable even though the draw weight is less.

Is this really true? My now 14 year old never had any trouble drawing 35 pounds when he was 12 (he's up to 50 pounds now). My almost 12 year old draw 40 pounds and my 10 year old is drawing 35 pounds. I know this is a rather small sample size - I'm just surprised to hear that drawing the 35 pound minimum weight is a barrier to entry into bow hunting.

I spent a lot of time going from specialist to specialist trying to figure out what was causing the symptoms I was experiencing back in late 2019. Doctor after doctor told me there was nothing wrong with me, but my symptoms told me otherwise. The ONLY doctor that helped in anyway was an integrative medicine doctor that specialized in lyme and other tick-borne illnesses. She told me that the 24 hour rule as it relates to ticks and transmission of lyme is a misnomer (ok, she actually said that it's patently false). Since she was the only one who was able or willing to treat me in any way AND that treatment was effective, I have no reason to doubt her. I'd recommend a course of antibiotics just to be safe because I can guarantee that you wouldn't want to go through the things that I experienced with my symptoms. After doing some research on this at the time, there's a lot of conflict between the CDC and what are called "Lyme Literate" practitioners. There was a rather alarming documentary type video on YouTube that I watched - I'll see if I can dig that up.

Better safe than sorry with this stuff - I'd insist upon a round of antibiotics. If you don't catch it early, it can get very nasty. I had symptoms for more than a year because I didn't catch it early enough. Fortunately, things are much better now.

I may be in the market for a beam to use as a fireplace mantle if you are looking to sell any. You may have said so already, but are the beams chestnut as well? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lyme is bad enough, but Babesia is really nothing to mess around with. If you catch Lyme early, antibiotics are typically enough to prevent any long-term issues. Babesia, I believe, is treated with the same drugs they use for malaria.

Many of the most popular crossbows on the market are off-limits to NY hunters who want to comply with the draw weight and limb tip width restrictions. There seem to be fewer and fewer premium crossbow offerings that fit within the NY standards. Many crossbows that use older technology (e.g. most Excalibur crossbows with their recurve limbs and heave draw weights) also aren't legal in NY. I'm not a crossbow hunter so I don't really have a dog in the fight. But like the 7 (or is it 10?) round capacity rules for firearms, the current restrictions seem quite arbitrary and limiting for no real good reason (or at least none that I've ever been made aware of).

I don't know too much about other manufacturers, but I have a Sig Sauer 1911 that has been a great gun.

I'm not sure how old the machine is, but the picture you posted makes it look brand new. Depending on the options on that machine, $7k may not be a bad deal. Used market is crazy right now - you might even be able to make a little money on it.

How much is he asking for his ATV/plow setup?

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What do you recommend for care / maintenance? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Anything over 12x12 is taxed and requires a permit in the town where my hunting property is located. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk