Caveman

Don't bring any food. Only eat what you kill. Call it extra motivation.

My parents in South Cheektowaga have just a little more than that. We were joking about throwing on some snowshoes and deer hunting. Almost wouldn't be fair.

I was wondering how they were planning on doing that since there was still a travel ban in Orchard Park last I checked.

Snow in my area is 72" deep before drifting. Is that good pussy footin' snow?

Know how to use a map? http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/45415.html

I don't want to derail your thread but I do want to ask you a question about those battle wounds. I shot a 7 point opening morning with an oozing wound on his back either from an arrow or another buck. My buddy refused to eat any meat off of him on the off-chance that he was "tainted." I lost the backstraps but kept the rest of the meat. Do you eat a deer with an obviously infected wound?

Happened yesterday? It's still happening! lol

This is ironic. I may be wrong but from my reading of this conversation you missed his point. I think Belo is saying (and correct if I'm wrong) that although anti-hunters will always hate us, self-control and self-policing can prevent those in the middle from becoming anti-hunters in the first place.

VJP, you're right that anti-hunters will hate you no matter what. The problem is that there are people in the middle who don't have a strong opinion about hunting either way. Those people could definitely be swayed to the anti-hunter side by exposure to "slob hunters." They could also be swayed to an accepting attitude by ethical and respectable hunters. Does it mean we start in-fighting and self-destruct? Not necessarily. But perhaps a little self-policing would do some good for our sport. I understand this will most likely get flamed by the hyper-masculine "I can do whatever I want, screw you if you don't agree" crowd, but public perception is important. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.

Well, I just did some research before I went down this rabbit hole and it appears that NY allows for stronger protections than the federal constitution. The open fields doctrine was rejected by the NY Court of Appeals in 1992 in a case called People v. Scott. I can admit when I am wrong. My apologies.

I was in fourth grade the last time the Bills made the playoffs. I'm turning 25 this year. Let that sink in for a moment.

This situation is known as the "open fields doctrine." A quick google search and you can read about it. But yes, generally any cop (not just ECOs) can enter your woods without cause at any time.

I went back and got my 2 on Monday when things were back up and running.

How long have you had them? It seems like everyone's works great for about a year. Then a month after the warranty expires it stops (or starts) sucking.

Can any of the guys here that use vacuum sealers recommend one? I'm buying one this year and looking through Amazon reviews. They are not encouraging.

Anyone want my 8G in exchange for 9F?

How fast do they usually go? I'm not free until 11. Does anyone think it's worth it to try for 9f?

Geez, sounds like the land I hunt. I agree with Bubba, do your best to make sure there are consequences to their actions and word will (hopefully) spread.

...and here we go

A high, bucking jump followed by a slow, kind of slinking-off exit. That's a classic gut shot. It happens to everyone. Give him time, track at first light tomorrow, and hope the yotes don't find him before you do. I hope it works out for you.

Slick Trick 100's. Fly like darts.

Rather than that I would just go for the understanding but disappointed route. Tell them that you were disappointed to hear of their decision but you understand that it is THEIR decision. Then talk about the possibility of what you could do to earn your spot back. I'm sure they would be more receptive to you acknowledging that it is their land and they were doing you a favor by letting you hunt there all these years. I'm just spitballing about what I would be most receptive to if I was the landowner. Coming in and telling me I made a poor decision or in essence "you'll be sorry" would just make me more likely to send you packing.

Lancaster in the 80s sounds like Elma/Alden/East Aurora now. As the city falls apart and the inhabitants work their way deeper into the burbs the suburbanites move farther into the country bringing their McMansions and subdivisions with them. The folks just bought a place in Newstead that they close on this week and I'm concerned about how long it will be before their new neighborhood goes through the same transformation.

I have a beagle x blue tick cross I've been wanting to get into blood trailing. You have any books you'd recommend on training a blood dog? I want to start his training as soon as I can get my hands on some deer blood. Any tips for training? How long had you been training your dogs before you were comfortable working them on a real trail?

THere's a pre-punched hole in the corner of the tag. I use a zip tie and attach it to a notch I cut in the ear.