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Cams have dried up no movement at all so far this weekend.

Cams have dried up no movement at all so far this weekend.

First post in this thread. I love reading especially when bored in the stand! So I have 4 trail cams out and have 22 differnt pics of bucks on my cams and no does... Weird!!! Anyway first weekend out all year do to work schedule and family vaca. Saturday complete bust not even a squirle. Today had two bucks in the driveway and seen another a cross the road so decided to grunt. He was interested until my two uncles decided to go in for an early lunch... Oh well win some lose some probably wouldn't have shot the 8 after seeing these bruisers on cam.

Next year can you give me the extra 600 to add the bear tag?

I was out in colorado elk hunting last year when I noticed a hole in the side of the moudin I was waking along thinking to myself that looks like something would be living in there. All of a sudden I hear a angry growl and out sticks the head of a black bear damn near crapped my pants. I couldn't back out of there fast enough.

I have flip too mittens ad I put toe warmers with the sticky back in them and I usually have to flip the mitten open. If you use this method make sure you use the sticky back warmers or risk them falling out.

I need two block targets because I blow right thru one the seond one stops it. Even at 40 yards. I have a Excalibur matrix 310 and it blows thru not sure how many fps your crossbow shoots but recommend two block targets. You can get two for under $100 at dicks.

Is he a peibald?

1. Statdwide antler restrictions at least 4 pt. on one side 2. No Back Tag 3. Crossbows legal during bow season. 4. Lower hunting age to 10 but can only hunt with a guardian until age of 14. (For hunting big Game) 5. (not sure if this is allowed yet) Bow Fishing

I found a stand a couple of years ago overlooking my field in a tree that had many posted signs around it . So to the guy that put it there I still have the stand and use it its just not where you left it. Once again thanks for the donation.

I think is Robert De Niro reincarnated..lol.... it seriously just looks like a mole.

Looks like that yote has something in its mouth. Nice pics!!!

In my perfect world I would eliminate doe tags statewide for 3 years and have a permanent statewide rule that only bucks 8 points or better be taken. Our deer heards would be rich and healthy while we would let the bucks grow. I know people say you cant eat horns but how excited would you be that you finally got that 10 point you've dreamed about instead of that 4 point.

I went to Colorado last year and ran into this problem. Luckily the wonderful woman at the Colorado dept. Of wildlife was able to call NYS Dec and verify that I was in fact certified.

If I knew where masonville was i could've....lol

Unit 25 and 26 is were I hunted last year and will be going back this year. If your planning to hunt for deer as well as elk you have to have your application with money submitted by April 7th. But before you fill out any application for any tag you must pay $10 for your habitat stamp or your application will be rejected. If you only plan on hunting for a bull there over the counter and you can get them anytime you don't need to apply for one. However they went up again this year I believe to $624. If you are going as a group I would recommend everybody apply for different tags because you will see slot of different animals and nobody will have a tag for one. Like when the big black bear came out of its den 10 yards in front of me and we had a stare off while pee ran down my leg. Yes I will be applying for a bear tag this year....

Bucks are still holding on to there head gear in my neck of the woods...

all for antler restrictions ive been saying it for years. but shortening the season i dont like. what i would like too see is crossbow use during all of archery then one week before regular gun season have a muzzeloader season with restrictions such as no inline muzzeloaders or scopes. Thats what colorado does and i like it.

Anybody hunting this area? I'm not seeing any rubs or scraps yet I find it very odd. The bucks I have been are on there normal patterns not chasing does or anything. Seems late to not be seeing any pre rut or rut activity.

The Matrix 355 is actually illegal to hunt with in NYS do to the draw weight restrictions. The 355 has a draw weight of 225. However the Matrix 310 has a draw weight of 200. I do own a 310 and highly recommend it. My uncle bought a Barnett ghost and its just heavy bulky and way to long. But its all in whats comfortable for you. Any Excalibur string can be changed in the field but those compound crossbow cant you need a manual.

Last tune up shoot with the new Excalibur this morning before I take it in the woods Saturday morning. Still in awe on how accurate they are.

Big body spiker with my 50 cal. Muzzle loader

I use the term after pooping!

I leave Thursday morning for Colorado for an elk hunt. Im doing public land. In my eyes I would feel better knowing I did it on my own opposed to someone else doing everything for me Plus paying a boat load of cash!