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You guys are right on that I should not take the BS personally, but to be essentially called a criminal (accusing me of baiting where it is illegal) is not something I particularly don't care for. Its not opinion or "thoughts" I was arguing, its facts and what amounts to an accusation of a crime.

Hello. I am new to posting, but have visited this forum for quite sometime. I am only a few years into hunting so I have learned a great deal from the many knowledgable contributors on this site. Once I tagged my first deer, I immediately purchased licenses in states where family lives to expand my opportunities (pa, va, nc). I soon came upon certain things I did not know (as any new person would) and decided to join to ask questions. I have since decided that is not a good idea. To all newbies if you post a trail camera picture with a mineral lick or bait of any type, no amount of explaining that it is out of state will do. If you post a picture of a monster buck those same individuals will not believe that it is a NY buck, and again no proof will do. Also if you find yourself defending what began as a simple question, it is always a possibility that the fact that you have made only a few posts will be ammunition against you. These are not all my own personal experiences. Just a smattering of observations mixed with what I experienced. Most of the members appear to be both helpful and informative, unfortunately others do exist. I will continue to read for tidbits of info as I had in the past, but this community, as others, has a few people not worth being spoken to. Regards and good luck in all your seasons.

Lol well at least I can appreciate glaring sarcasm, so long as it is coupled with an on topic response. I suppose my assumption, that a reasonable person would conclude that if baiting were a legal issue I would simply have put the lick on the other side of the tree, was wrong. I will not argue the logistics of family members owning land in other states, that would seem juvenile, just know that it actually happens.... Thanks for all the assistance, I suppose I will not l be posting here any longer, trolling for general information seems a better way to filter out all the nonsense.

P.S. my families property where the picture was taken is in N.C. to answer the next question.

I realize this is a NY forum, but you would be correct in hoping this trail cam isn't located in NY. I hunt several states, but thanks for the flame....ummm i mean... "totally on topic contribution." I thought this was a trail cam picture section, and not a rules and regs section (good eye though). I do appreciate the non-assumption making responses though... I'll have to get out there and take a closer look at this dog.

Your guess is as good as mine, tail looks distinctly coyote to me but white face markings look like a husky. Also it appears to have a longer muzzle, and shorter hair (all tan-yellow) than most coyotes i've been seeing. Any ID help would be greatly appreciated.