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Another thing to worry about is the government trying to take over all water rights from land owners.Clean water is going to be worth more then gold someday.

Cool, I will see about hooking you up with a few.I will try and get wings from my buddies too

Every bird is different. Some birds only need a few calls other birds will only come if you are aggressive. I would not being owl calling at 4:30 am,(just my preference) I usually just sit and listen, if I don't heard anything by 5:30 ish then I will make a soft call.Sounds like I would move up to that ridge area and setup.

I own a jake and hen Avian Decoys, and all I can say is they are worth every penny I spent on them. Just the show and how close and unspooked that gobbler came in the other day for my daughter was amazing. The big old gobbler was getting ready to thumb my decoy just before she shot him. All I can say is when the turkeys spot my Avian Decoys, its like they are on a string being pulled right to them.

You might want to check this out. Owls and hawks mounted prior to the revision of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in 1972 (Title 16 USC, section 703) may be possessed with the burden of proof on the holder.

Ok, my mother in laws boyfriend had one of these since it was brand new and just sold it a few months ago for $7000 and I know it had about 120,000 miles on it. There are a few problems with these. His ate brakes both front and back like they where going out of style, also after some time the odds of the dash shift selector going out is pretty good. There also was a problem with the heads on these avalanches straight from the factory. They only way to tell was to take the valve covers off to find out casting numbers are on the heads. http://www.agcoauto.com/content/news/p2_articleid/148

I used Avian Jake and Hen decoy most of the time, it just depends if I feel I have time to get them setup with out being noticed.

I am a big believer in that the birds need to see other birds where the sounds if coming from. I have hunted with all types of decoys but the Avian decoys just draw the bird in. I was looking at my daughters bird she shot yesterday and the colors he had where incredible. I think birds have just gotten smarter over the years with the hunting pressure and if you want to get birds to come in consistent you need to step up your setups.

NYAntler read the attachment in the first post. It states For licenses, the new law treats crossbows as a “muzzleloader.” Hunters must possess a muzzleloader hunting privilege to legally hunt big game with a crossbow during any muzzleloader season OR during open portions of the early bowhunting seasons. The muzzleloader privilege is not required when hunting with a crossbow during the early bear season or the regular firearms seasons (or for hunting small game and upland game birds).

The state are classifying the crossbow as a muzzleloader.

Also think of the sale taxes collected on the sale of new crossbows. SO Andy gets more money from the sportsman then he uses it against us by passing unconstitutional laws and also uses our money against us when we sue the state and the us our tax money to defend the state.

Well it appears that Cuomo pulled a fast one on the crossbows. Since you need a muzzleloader tag, you have to cough up more money to the state.

I take mine off all the time. I can install mine in a couple minutes. All I have to do is drive over it, hook up the winch cable, then winch it up alittle this picks the whole plow and frame up, i bend down line up the pins, turn the handle repeat on other side then done.

I just cleaned the bird up, the beard was all one just split apart and has the appearance of a double beard.

This bird came in fast he was puffed up and ready to fight. He was within in 2 feet of my Avian Jake Decoy and hen and was appeared he was getting ready to thump my jake deocy before my daughter connected. This bird was 10 yards from us, and never looked at us. I know the Avian Decoys are almost $100 bucks each, but are worth every penny.

My daughter was lucky and she took this beautiful bird this morning. It was a amazing hunt that I will never forget. Being there and calling in her first turkey and her being able to harvest it, is something I will never forget.

This was my daughters second year of youth turkey hunting she is 13 and she did not have any luck last year. So, we went out Sat put on lots of miles and seen lots of deer and 1 hen. So of Sat afternoon I had my dart league banquet for the year, and one of my dart team member's told me that he seen 3 jakes on their property earlier that day and I was more then welcome to take my daughter there to hunt Sunday. So we get up and head out Sunday morning at 5am as it is only a mile down the road from out house. We get there and sit down and listen. We start hearing the geese,ducks, and seagulls, and the waves hitting the shore line down on the lake. Then we hear some grouse drumming. It was heard to hear, but I though I hear a gobble to the south about a couple hundred yards away, so we waited and I heard it again. So we get up walk about 100 yards down the hill, stop I make a call and he hear a goggle, so I look the area over quickly and walk about 80 yards into the woods from the logging road. I find a nice open area on the ridge. I set my daughter up by a tree facing SW and I setup out Avian Jake and Hen decoys (theses decoys are worth every penny). As I just finished placing the decoys I seen a bird fly down about 100 yards from me. I was like did I just spook this bird. So I got back to my daughter and sit near hear. I got out my slate called and did a light call, and he hammered the call with a gobble about 80 yards away. So I told my daughter get ready. I have here using a 20 gauge Harrington & Richardson because it is small and light.So I make another call and nothing. So we sat there and listed, and I heard a noise. I told her to the gun up on her knee and aim towards the lake. I could hear the gobbler puffing up and drumming but could not see him. Then my daughter says she see's him, he was at 20 yards and coming fast in the brush, he breaks out in to the opening and charges the jake decoy and now is at 10 yards,he puffs up front of my daughter. He is fully puffed up (not strutting and turns and faces my daughter), I am like shoot, shoot. then bang, She bagged a bruiser of a bird.The hunt over with by 6:10 am. Total time of setup and hunt was about 5 minutes after locating him. It was a amazing hunt, with the bird just puffing up and charging the decoy. The bird weighted 19 lbs and beard was 9 1/4 and 1 inch spurs. It does appear to have a second beard, but its tough to tell if it fits the definition of a true double bearded or just a super thick beard that splits. Her dad is writing the story as she was tired and wanted to get some sleep.

The federal government (or the crooks who are in the government) are trying to steal whats left of our natural resources. Clean Water is going to be a very valuable asset in the not to distant future, and they are trying to steal that from all land owners. Bundy is paying Nevada the fee's its just the the Federal government has taken or state property 20 years ago, and it appears this was done to steal the Gas/Oil and now solar resources from the state of Nevada and the cattle farmers.Bundy is the last cattle farmer of the 52 there was 20 years ago. The government has run them out of business.

You say you don't want belt drive. I was the same way. Have a Suzuki 500 4 x 4 that your have to shift. Well got a good deal on my neighbors sportsman 500 (needed a cam). After getting it fixed adding a plow, my Suzuki just sits. The automatic Belt drive that I though I would hate, I love it. It plows all the snow in the world, and can shift between forward and reverse and can tow just about anything. The only down fall on the Polaris is you need to use the reverse override to backup faster then a snail.

Doc, I believe it depends what county you live in. In Schuyler County it only took me 8 weeks back in 2012, and my wife did her's in 2013 and took a total of 9 weeks. Schuyler County also issues concealed carry which be both received, and they also give you a coupon so you can take the pistol with you the day you buy it, you have 10 days after buying it to add it too your permit with the county clerk.

So if you are on call 24-7 seems like you would be able to carry at all times, where legal (no courts, federal Building, post offices)

You are bound to the restrictions that the judge set for you not just in your county but any NY County, Except NYC.. So it can only be for employment/sportsman. What do you do that is states employment as that is a restriction I have not heard of.

I wonder if this all goes back to this order signed by Obama in 2011 ? Executive Order 13575 - Establishment of the White House Rural Council By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America and in order to enhance Federal engagement with rural communities, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Sixteen percent of the American population lives in rural counties. Strong, sustainable rural communities are essential to winning the future and ensuring American competitiveness in the years ahead. These communities supply our food, fiber, and energy, safeguard our natural resources, and are essential in the development of science and innovation. Though rural communities face numerous challenges, they also present enormous economic potential. The Federal Government has an important role to play in order to expand access to the capital necessary for economic growth, promote innovation, improve access to health care and education, and expand outdoor recreational activities on public lands. To enhance the Federal Government's efforts to address the needs of rural America, this order establishes a council to better coordinate Federal programs and maximize the impact of Federal investment to promote economic prosperity and quality of life in our rural communities. Sec. 2. Establishment. There is established a White House Rural Council (Council). Sec. 3. Membership. (a) The Secretary of Agriculture shall serve as the Chair of the Council, which shall also include the heads of the following executive branch departments, agencies, and offices: (1) the Department of the Treasury; (2) the Department of Defense; (3) the Department of Justice; (4) the Department of the Interior; (5) the Department of Commerce; (6) the Department of Labor; (7) the Department of Health and Human Services; ( the Department of Housing and Urban Development; (9) the Department of Transportation; (10) the Department of Energy; (11) the Department of Education; (12) the Department of Veterans Affairs; (13) the Department of Homeland Security; (14) the Environmental Protection Agency; (15) the Federal Communications Commission; (16) the Office of Management and Budget; (17) the Office of Science and Technology Policy; (18) the Office of National Drug Control Policy; (19) the Council of Economic Advisers; (20) the Domestic Policy Council; (21) the National Economic Council; (22) the Small Business Administration; (23) the Council on Environmental Quality; (24) the White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs; (25) the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs; and such other executive branch departments, agencies, and offices as the President or the Secretary of Agriculture may, from time to time, designate. ( A member of the Council may designate, to perform the Council functions of the member, a senior-level official who is part of the member's department, agency, or office, and who is a full-time officer or employee of the Federal Government. © The Department of Agriculture shall provide funding and administrative support for the Council to the extent permitted by law and within existing appropriations. (d) The Council shall coordinate its policy development through the Domestic Policy Council and the National Economic Council. Sec. 4. Mission and Function of the Council. The Council shall work across executive departments, agencies, and offices to coordinate development of policy recommendations to promote economic prosperity and quality of life in rural America, and shall coordinate my Administration's engagement with rural communities. The Council shall: (a) make recommendations to the President, through the Director of the Domestic Policy Council and the Director of the National Economic Council, on streamlining and leveraging Federal investments in rural areas, where appropriate, to increase the impact of Federal dollars and create economic opportunities to improve the quality of life in rural America; ( coordinate and increase the effectiveness of Federal engagement with rural stakeholders, including agricultural organizations, small businesses, education and training institutions, health-care providers, telecommunications services providers, research and land grant institutions, law enforcement, State, local, and tribal governments, and nongovernmental organizations regarding the needs of rural America; © coordinate Federal efforts directed toward the growth and development of geographic regions that encompass both urban and rural areas; and (d) identify and facilitate rural economic opportunities associated with energy development, outdoor recreation, and other conservation related activities. Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) The heads of executive departments and agencies shall assist and provide information to the Council, consistent with applicable law, as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Council. Each executive department and agency shall bear its own expense for participating in the Council. ( Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. © This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (d) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. BARACK OBAMA THE WHITE HOUSE, June 9, 2011. http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/06/09/executive-order-establishment-white-house-rural-council

This is why I bought a 4.3 acres of land that my land surrounded on 3 sides. I am protecting my hunting and shooting rights. Would hate to have someone anti or city person buy it and then complain about me hunting or shooting on my own property. The 500 ft rule could have been a headache on part of my property. I own a house I rent out on my property and any potential tenants I inform them even before they look at the property that I hunt, and do hunt the land right behind the rental house. I am not going to shoot my at my rental house, but if I jump a nice deer near it I will shot it.

With the hard winter we had, there might have not been a food source to hold them in that area.They may show up when the flocks break up and the grass grows, so the birds can eat bugs.