Caveman

You can find your answer on the map here: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/35010.html Catt Co is entirely rifle as far as I know.

I've wondered about that one too. I can never remember which days either. Many times I've drawn down on a crow while squirrel hunting only to hesitate because I forgot what day it was.

I don't trust a mechanic who is afraid to break things.

Grow, if the majority of criminals exercised that level of logic, most of them wouldn't be felons in the first place.

^ at least he's a Sabres fan. I try to look for the good in people.

This has to be one of the worst first posts I've ever read on this site. And that says a lot.

Right or left handed?

Yeah, I had considered that. It would admittedly be a better rule in theory than in practice.

I've found the best way to get someone to try squirrel is to start with a stew or chowder to show them it's just a normal meat. Then move toward more squirrel-forward recipes as they get comfortable.

sunrise/sunset +30. Division of DEC bigger fines for violations reduced setbacks bigger fines or misdemeanor liability for trespassing while hunting no backtags year round coyote most of the obnoxiously specific regs for legal trap size/sets allow baiting (it's not my job to impose on you my definition of sportsmanship and I still don't buy the CWD rationale) allow reasonable alteration of state land (trimming shooting lanes, not clearing food plots) Just to start

For me, it's primarily activities that involved taking more deer than your fair share, i.e. not tagging, using someone else's tag, etc. Or, activities that jeopardize the safety of others, i.e. shooting across a road, etc. Tactics that involve HOW you take your deer, like baiting and the like, I don't like, and I choose not to do myself, but I don't see any reason to get involved. I know, I know, it affects us all, but if a guy needs to resort to illegal tactics to kill his deer, that's between him and his psychologist. Not my business.

Congrats, Wooly. Take all the money you save and sink it into hunting gear.

^ what they said.

Couldn't tell you weight, but everything I've been told about aging bears points to that being a small bear. I was always told to look to the proportion of ear size to head size, as well as the proportion of leg length to body size. Long legs and relatively big ears compared to head = small bear.

That might actually be too manly. I don't want to look like I'm overcompensating.

It's funny you mention not needing more than 355 horse. I have the same attitude in the truck world many here have in terms of rifles. A .30-30 will do anything the majority of people here will need it to, yet some still insist on a .300WM. They have justifications, but most probably aren't very realistic. I have a 5500 lb dual axle trailer to tow a few times a year and I want to have a boat (~18 ft) in the next few years. Any half ton truck will realistically do what I need it to in that regard, yet when I hear that Ford's 5.0 has a max tow capacity of 9,500 lbs my first thought is "but what if it isn't enough!" lol

Dodge now makes the 2.7L ecodiesel that still has a towing capacity of around 9600 lbs, Fletch. People are reporting 29 mpg. Of course, with the $8k price tag on the diesel engine over the gas, you'd have to drive approximately 300k miles at today's gas prices to break even. lol

Which one did you go with if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks for the input, Fletch. I'm primarily between the Chevy and the Ford. I like the newer body style on the Toyotas, and my old man's Tundra has been good to him, but it's 2015 and they still haven't figured out how to make a quality-feeling interior. I think you're right on the Ford being expensive. I was surprised to see Ford extending their 0% for 72 months to the F150 line this summer. The only reason I've resolved not to care so much about that is because I intend to drive this truck until the wheels fall off, so I've decided to go with the one I truly want rather than the one that is necessarily the best deal (within reason).

Ok, guys. I'm getting ready to start test driving new trucks and I'd like to get some real-world feedback on the different models available. I've been scouring truck forums and reading up on the professional reviews, but I'd like a reliable everyman's point of view. I know the age-old Chevy vs Ford debate has the potential to be even more hostile than the antler restriction discussion so let's try not to get too worked up. I'm considering a half-ton from among any of the major brands (Ford, Chevy. GMC, Ram, or Toyota). So, if you wouldn't mind sharing, what truck do you drive, what do you like/not like about it, and what would you recommend? Also, if you have any experience with the newer Fords, what is your opinion on the 3.5 ecoboost vs 5.0. I hear the ecoboost is a beast under a load, but I have my concerns with its long-term reliability.

Muzzleloader hunting. My gun shoots best with a dirtied barrel. I dropped a primer in, closed it, pointed it in a safe direction, and BOOM! It turns out a never unloaded the last charge from my previous hunt. I violated the number one rule of gun safety and assumed the gun was unloaded. I'll never do that again. Following another rule and keeping the muzzle in a safe direction may have avoided disaster. It's still no excuse.

I switched to a T/C Hawken shooting patched round ball. It's also a lot heavier than the CVA, but I don't really notice it anymore. I like the idea of the shotgun-style release. Good luck accidentally popping that one open.

Obviously rude people can be successful (last time I checked Trump was still leading the GOP polls). What I meant is more that in a situation like asking for hunting land, not having manners (and I don't mean impeccable, I mean conducting yourself in a way that communicates a sense of respect) will disqualify you immediately in most cases. A landowner is only going to be disrespected (in a situation where they have something you want and in no way stand to benefit from the transaction) for so long before the default answer becomes "no." In your examples of job interviews and dating, you're right. However, getting free permission to hunt is different. Little else goes into the transaction except the person you are. By that I mean, the landowner doesn't need something from you independent of respect like an employer or a girlfriend would. You can put up with a rude girlfriend if she cooks well and still likes to "experiment" with her college roommates while you watch. Likewise, you can put up with a rude employee if he bills more hours than anyone else. But what do you really bring to the table as a hunter looking for free permission other than respect and gratitude? I will admit, my examples were a little over the top. But evening assuming just adequate manners, I stand by the point. Either way, everyone's entitled to an opinion, and we can all agree access is getting harder to come by (for free at least).

My generation (~25 or so) is screwed more so than most. The bulk of us are just too entitled and rude. When is the last time you heard a person my age call someone "sir"? I don't mean feigning respect to get a traffic ticket written down. I mean walked into a shop and asked the man behind the counter, "Excuse me, sir, I was wondering if you had a minute to help me find . . ." When is the last time you saw someone my age take off his hat when entering a building or talking to someone? Rude, lazy, and entitled has become the rule, and those of us who were raised right don't stand a chance in situations like this anymore because when I knock on a door, remove my hat, and say "good evening, sir" I still can't shake the association with the kid last week that rang the doorbell at dinner time, sagged his pants, wore a backward hat, and said, "Yo, can I hunt here?"

Yes, it's not an optimal design. I have the same model.