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Where in Prattsburg? I've hunted that area as well and can say with certainty that the deer population in that area isn't what it used to be.

The VXR 31.5 is the shortest bow I've ever hunted with and I have to say that it is also one of the most stable at full draw for me. I've typically shot bows in the 33 - 35" axle-to-axle range. I won't knock it before I try it but I'm not sure the 27" axle-to-axle bow would fit me at my 29" draw length. Also, there are some shorter axle-to-axle bows on the market from Gearhead Archery. I've shot some of these bows at past ATA shows and they are actually quite fun to shoot.

That buck you saw at WNY Bowhunters last year is the buck in those pictures.

I wish I had done a better autopsy on this buck. I hit it with my bow in early November and was unable to recover it. I then shot it during gun season later in November - appeared to be quite healthy. I would have thought the shot with the bow had hit high lungs, but obviously it didn't.

Fixation 6M, Fixation 6XP, and Lawless have all been sold. Only the FXL remains.

Fixation 6M has been sold. The others are still available

Can always use a good back up These really are great shooting bows!

Open to offers - I have way too many bows. These need to go!

The Sherwood Inn is a good place for a nice, if not a bit upscale, meal. Blue Water Grill and Elephant and The Dove (Mexican) are the only other places I've been to. Both were good, as well.

I agree grampy, Obsession puts out a very nice product.

I have the following Obsession bows available for sale: Obsession Fixation 6XP - 29", 60 lb. limbs, Mossy Oak Mountain Country Riser/Limbs, Orange cams & string/cables - $500 Obsession Fixation 6M - 29", 60 lb. limbs, Mossy Oak Mountain Country Riser / LImbs, Black cams - $500 Obsession Lawless - 29", 60 lb. limbs, Veil Tac Black Riser / Limbs, Black Cams - $650 Obsession FXL - 29", 60 lb. limbs, Veil Cervidae Riser / Limbs, Black Cams - $550 All bows are in used, but like new condition with less than 100 shots through each. All prices are shipped TYD in the lower 48 (OBO). Paypal preferred (F&F or you pay fees). Please PM with any questions or offers. Anthony

How would they know which area one intends to hunt to fill the bow/MZ tags? Or are you suggesting that we should apply for bow/MZ tags on an area by area basis?

Do you happen to have any pictures of the finished product? RLS Structures - they are out of Cato, correct? You are in the CNY area?

I don't mean to hijack the Red's post, but this is also the conclusion that I have come to - a pole building is probably the least expensive method to get the space I need to have a functional cabin. Out of curiosity, what dimensions did you go with on your pole building?

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I'm not sure they would be a 100% replacement to the rock climbing harness option (I'm not sure if they are rated to handle a fall from a treestand), but you may want to consider one of the tree saddles that are currently on the market (aerohunter.us, tethrdnation.com, trophyline.com). I've used a saddle as a portable hunting option with my climbing sticks and platform as well as in my pre-hung treestands throughout this past hunting season. It has worked out well for me and is quite comfortable. Just another option to ponder.

That hunter was me ... I couldn't believe it either.

phade - which cell cameras are you using?

Why not hunt it immediately? 1st time in is likely your best chance at getting a shot.

Nevermind - already gone

I live in Pompey as well. Hunt 7J near Morrisville as well as an area in Region 8. It’s amazing the difference between properties - TONS of scrapes on the region 8 property and almost no buck sign at all on the 7J property. But that seems to the case every year. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

You will also want to check with local code enforcement officers regarding what structures require building permits. In the area where I own vacant land, any structure above 144 square feet requires a building permit, after which the property assessment is likely to go up commensurate with the amount specified on the permit. Note that I pay the same tax rate on my vacant property as my father pays on the property that he lives on in the same area. However, my assessment is much lower because it is just vacant land. I suspect this is standard practice across most of upstate NY, but I'm not 100% sure about that.

I’ve taken several deer with the 6.8SPC - quite effective and put the deer down quick. All were within 100 yards though. The nice thing is that it uses the same bullets (not the same brass though) as a 270, making reloading options plentiful. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Great suggestion! I already have a Yakima cargo box that we use on the family vehicle for vacations, etc. It would be great to have cross bars installed so I can attach that cargo box when needed. I think that will only be on rare occasions, but I do hope to make some trips out west for DIY public land hunting in the future. Gear and supplies for a 2 week + trip for me and a buddy could take up quite a bit of space!

Awesome, thank you! I think I may opt for the fold down sliding window for both cleaning purposes (fold down) and ventilation (slider) when needed.