ADKSasquatch

When I was growing up in SW PA, we had a season when the antis decided to save the deer on opening day. They walked through the woods banging on pots and chanting. Well, I heard them coming, and I guess the nice 6 point I shot did too because he came running from their direction full bore. Anyway, winds up, they all get charged with conducting a drive in excess of 25 people, and conducting a drive without a license. Those fines actually added up to more than harrassing a hunter. ;D

We've already gotten into one coon this year, and yesterday we caught our first red. Boys are pretty excited, and so am I. Doing better each year.

What I'm wondering about the regs for the name on an ice fishing tip up... I used the same copper tags for both. I have to order more tags, so I'm looking for an ECO to ask....

Try going out at night and listening and try to find where they're roosting. Put the birds to bed and you'll know where they are in the morning...

Nice catches Tim... I just got started. My oldest found out there's no minimum age to trap... so, we HAD to start... not much success, but it gets us in the woods....

I've got most of my sets out. I've never set cs before, so I've got to figure out where to put them and what to bait with, etc. I'll probably put out the cs this weekend for yotes and fox.... Let me know how you do....

In my opinion, the best call when starting out is the simple box call. Easy to use, effective. I actually prefer box calls over all other types. I do use diaphram calls and slate calls, but still use a box the most.

I've never had any luck either. I was just reading about using a fawn distress bleat though. Makes sense. It's a great way to call other critters...

How far from a road? Got an acetaline torch?

so, who's setting steel? I got my traps out again today to make sure everything's ready. I've got a 110 to fix, but everything else is good. I know my 220's work. Managed to catch my left fingers in one. I'm going to be setting 4-110s, 3-220s, 1-DP, 1- Livetrap, 4-Weasel boxes, and 4-CS. Also going to set a 330 and a 280 once beaver opens. On another piece of land, 3-160 poles sets for a "problem" fisher. Lady is afraid for her little dogs, so I'll set for it. If I don't catch anything there, I'll move the sets to my regular turf. So, anyone else setting for the season?

Another teacher here. 4th grade. It does help when parents know to ask you to help with there "deer problems" or "turkey problem"... now though... I'm being bombarded with 'yote problems... lol

I have several times. Sure some of the meat can be mush, but often the rear quarters are good. Plenty fine for eating. Best ones are the ones that get clipped at the head.

Those really work? I thought maybe they were a gimmick. What kind do you use? During daylight hours?

What should I plant to help the grouse population? I've got 50 acres to work with. I'm looking for "plant it and forget it" type stuff. Someone recommended grapes and berries. Any ideas?

Too late. I think she sank in the swamp. I finally found some sign, but not the deer.

It's turkey hunting. Things ALWAYS go wrong. With that bow, increases the possible problems. Good job. Nothing wrong with taking a jake. That's why you get 2 tags. ;D

Yes I do. You get your permit from the park office. Still bow only as far as I know. A few years it was muzzleloader too, but I guess I got too good . As for where to hunt... I'm not telling. I've got some really good spots. Typically I take does. There have been some really nice bucks, but nothing "super duper". Good luck.

First buck I've seen on my cam. Little guy that looks like a 3 pointer. Unfortunately, found some other visitors as well.

Can't buy it, sorry. I have a rule about "my kills only". I do have an idea for you though. You could donate it to a school and take the tax write off. The science teacher I work with is always collecting this stuff. I've started a scull collection for him. Just an idea if you can't sell it.

Had a somewhat different fishing trip this summer. It didn't take place in NY, but thought people might like to hear about it. We went to visit family in NC on the Outer Banks. Plenty of fishing charters to be had, but I didn't have enough cash to go on one of the full day off shore jobs that run a minimum of $1200 plus tip. Plus, my boys are only 10, 7, and 3 so a full day seemed a bit much. That's when I found a shrimping charter. We took my 2 oldest boys with my wife and myself to go. We trawled in the sound a few times, got to sort our catch, and had a good time overall. Out of the deal I got about 25 pounds of fresh shrimp, 2 dozen blue crabs, and a great experience with my boys. So, if you're ever near the ocean, don't forget to look up different types of charters. They're just as much fun, and cheaper too.

Well, I started off hunting in SW PA where the deer population is 2xs that of NY. You were allowed 1 buck per year, and the counties I hunted were unlimited doe, so long as you were willing to pay the $6 per tag. In my family there were several farms to hunt. I hunted another farm where I worked as a kid, and then there were the "urban" deer I hunted around Pittsburgh. I've been hunting now for a total of 23 years. In that time I figure I've taken 18 bucks, and as for does... I have no idea. I'd bet I'm pushing 100. The most does I took in one year was around 15. Back when I was a kid and had plenty of time to hunt after school and could hunt all of archery, all of muzzleloader, and all of rifle. Ah... good times... So, an estimate would be... oh, call it 100 even I guess. Dunno... maybe less...

Anyone know someone around 6A with a deer tracking dog? Willing to travel to Potsdam? For free? I shot a doe, and I can't find her... can't even find any sign....

NO NO NO NO..... St. Lawrence County has absolutely NO TURKEYS.... none.. don't waste your time....

totally agree. I grew up in PA where there are 2xs the deer. A LOT more bucks, and better quality bucks. You bought a license which got you a buck tag you could fill in rifle season. Then if you bought a muzzleloader or archery license, all it did was lengthen your season. Buying doe tags were a seprate issue done on county basis and set numbers. I'd like to see that system here in NY.

Seen it a million times... still makes me laugh. And confused. Why did she smell it?