[2016 HuntingNY Archery Harvest thread]

120lb doe at 8 yards, only my second time hunting with a climber. love getting some meat in the freezer early in the season. gotta give some credit to the flock of geese in the field, she seemed kinda spooked by them and ran right to me

[He's taunting me from the night]

wow what a rack!!! cool brow tines

[Bold trespassers]

I say leave the stand up. then grab some taco bell and come back and leave him a present on the seat!!!  there's no excuse for trespassers

[So who will shoot a doe on opener]

absolutely!!! always looking for meat in the freezer

[Has anyone used a new item and feel it is helpful?]

20 hours ago, The_Real_TCIII said:

Third hand archery stabilizer straps for your climber. Best $20 you'll spend if you use a climbing tree stand


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I second that!!! makes your climber feel rock solid

[Pockets or Pack]

definitely backpack for me. as far as hunting gear goes, I'd rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it. don't mind carrying the extra weight. I work for a moving company so all I do is carry stuff. an extra 10-20 lbs isn't gonna break me. I especially need a pack when it starts getting cold to carry my jacket and extra layers because I sweat like a donkey. no matter how cold it is, I'm usually walking to my stand just in my base layer

[All this arguing over range]

30 yrds is my max, that's as far as I can practice in my backyard

[Shooting a bow standing or sitting from stand?]

I always shoot standing because all my stands have shooting rails. I like having the rail there because it makes me feel safer but the compromise is that you cant shoot sitting down, which means you have to stand up quietly and without being seen. it's a give and take but I've never been busted trying to stand up. I usually get busted when the wind suddenly changes direction

[Another GREAT Trip With Pygmy!!]

too bad you guys didn't hook into the sun bather... you could've come home with some crabs too

[Changes?]

bought a climber, gonna try public land for the first time this year. plus I can set up in different places on the private land I hunt. practiced with it a bunch so I'm pretty confident I can climb up quietly in the dark. safety was my first concern but after some practice with it i feel completely safe. way more comfy than my ladder stands too.

[Broadheads]

On ‎9‎/‎8‎/‎2016 at 9:26 PM, Bowguy 1 said:

You're gonna get a million answers here but here's my 2 cents. Rage is a problematic head. The blades fall out n hang down though they do work well when they hit closed. Wasp jackhammers are almost or should I say I've never heard of a single prob if you want mechanical., muzzy makes a great head that flies super accurate, for a long time I used thunderheads like most guys n some still do. All great heads but be aware the rage need special quivers or modifications very often to see them work. I've used one package n was warned but unless things have changed Id personally not purchase them. If I gotta do tricks they just ain't worth it. They market well n you may chose what you like. Good luck

I can vouch for wasp jackhammers, 3 years and 4 deer with them and haven't had a problem. no deer I've shot with them has gone more than 50 yards. even a 5 pointer that I gut shot only went 40. had nothing to do with the accuracy of them, I just rushed the shot

[First pull]

the first pic looks like he's telling you to kiss it. don't let him get away with that!!!

[hunting without a truck how do you transport your deer]

tarp in the trunk works fine, did that in my old Malibu for years

[lost my best friend]

I am so sorry for your loss. 2 weeks ago, I had to put my 12 year old dog down and a close friend of mine passed away on the same day. Both were from cancer. My friend was only 43 and he already survived it once but couldn't beat it a second time. I know it's not the same as losing your wife but I too have felt cancer's wrath and her wounds are still very fresh. My sincerest condolences to you and your family

[Archery Ladder Stands]

having a shooting rail just makes me feel safer. never has gotten in the way of a shot for me. definitely prefer a 2 man stand just for the room, and a bigger platform is nice too. I thing its worth the extra few bucks for a big 2 man stand but that's just me

[Good first card pull]

pretty sure these 2 pics are the same buck but he's plenty big enough for me

[Deer Processor Albany County]

my girlfriends father goes to Berkshire view farms in Alcove. cant remember the exact price but I remember that it is quite reasonable. don't have to skin or debone anything, he just brings the gutted deer there and gets back vacuum sealed packs of meat. pretty sure they do sausage and stuff too.

[Awesome card pull from new cam...]

those brow tines are ridiculous!!! nice pics

[What have you done this year to prepare for the 2016 season?]

bought a climbing stand and have been scouting some public land. and buying a ton of hunting clothes from the cabelas bargain cave. good deals

[Go to deer rifle]

Savage Axis 30-06, best bang for your buck... literally

[Bears]

is that Albany county??? I hunt in Selkirk a lot and have heard of a few people seeing bear in their backyards. I don't have any cams on that property and I've never seen one there but I hear their around

[What's for dinner tonight?]

Thanksgiving in July. Roasted half of the jake I shot on opening morning. Sat in a brine overnight then rubbed with garlic and herb butter (rosemary, thyme, and sage). Next time i'll do the breast and thighs separate. Half a bird is way too much for just me and the wife. Came out great though!!!

[I guess I won't get to babysit anymore]

feel bad for the kids... they probably got scolded by their mother for having a great time. people are strange. You wanna babysit me??? I would love to come 4 wheeling, shoot guns, and go fishing with ya!!!!

[New deer blind]

wow that hill your on is steep!!! shoulda had a V8!!!

[Garmin 62S handheld gps]

i'll take it