NeverSeenNorHeard

Next time my property taxes are due, I'll alert them through social media, then tell them my check book "crashed"...

Typical NYS, they can't even train people to check boxes on a computer in time!? Then, when they realize there is an issue, they update the masses via social media at 4:23 PM the Friday before they go on sale!? If I updated my clients via social media that their projects wont be done because my employees "need to gain more experience" I don't think I would have too many clients. This place spins like a top! Oh wait, I was just reminded about how awesome this state is by another commercial - I'm better now, sorry guys..

I'm well aware, just having trouble decoding the first portion of the sentence. "I know dec asked used to wait a few weeks" Form this I get that the DEC possibly asked people to wait a few weeks???

Huh? I don't understand the post?

I'm celebrating my 25th year in hunting. Taught by my father, however, some years back the pendulum swung the other way. I am now the teacher and he is the student.

I just mentally spent my next 7 paychecks...

Anytime, CF. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me.

I'll hunt it in exchange for maintenance on the property or on the cabin...

Its so worth it. I once in a while receive offers to interview for positions. This may be atypical as experts in my field are very hard to come by. It's a really good tool that you will get out what you put into it, just be sure to complete the profile. Be sure to put in classes you may have taken back in college, trade school, or even a seminar you attended related to the field. Include certifications, and certifications you may be preparing for. Also "follow" other professionals that may be able to extend a helping hand to land an interview. In addition, follow companies you would like to work for, who knows they may see you on there and look to acquire you, The biggest thing I could tell you is to make sure information is accurate, true, spelling is correct and grammar is on point. Make sure you put a professional picture of yourself (with regard to your field of course). Don't use a picture of you in a tuxedo if your looking for a job as a butcher and don't put a picture of you next to downed deer on there if your looking for a job as a financial adviser. Also, I don't know what field you are in, but you may want to join any local professional organisations. For example if your a mechanic, maybe join the local ASE chapter. Lots of jobs are word of mouth and what you see posted sometimes is posted because "they have to post" the position, knowing its already spoken for. If you are alumni of a college, call them up and see if their career services department has a class on online networking, linkedin etc... They may even offer to proofread or assist you in creating your resume and conduct mock interviews. If not, call the local library or even social services and they may be able to direct you to someone that can help. Hope this helps -NSNH

best disease I have ever had!

DONE!

I apologize in advance if this question is silly, but, I know the state was looking into allowing other things like baiting etc... for the hunting of black bears. Are they already rule on that, or are they still in the process of deciding?

looks like some good meals right there

Done it a number of times, mostly with a .35 Remington with success. IMO if its only a few small twigs and the projectile has large mass (like a 200 gr .35), I go for it. If its an entire bush, I wait or pass on the shot. Also, the distance of the obstruction (in this case a twigs from the target plays a huge role in how far "off" from the desired impact zone the projectile will make contact. If its 1' away from the target, it won't make a noteworthy difference, however, if its half way between you and the target on a 300 yard lob, then it will be deflected a substantial amount. It should go without saying but, make positive identification of your target before you take the shot. Make sure it's not some guy carrying his decoy! Also, don't take chances with deflections that could go to neighboring properties or near other hunters. Has to add the PSA. That's just my opinion mixed with a little science. -NSNH

yea, its an imprecise science however you do it. Probably why I don't own that setup anymore...

Cool, going to give it a try. at ~14 bucks it may be the cheapest thing I buy this deer season....

The scope mount looks familiar, however, I think mine was off to the left more dramatically. All be it it's been a LONG time since I saw that rifle. The distance that you would be off is not static (changes at every distance - albeit, the direction it would be off is the same). Being a stickler for accuracy, I want my projectile to go exactly where I intended it to go (like most people I would think). Even if its 1.5" off, throw in other variables such as wind, brush, old eyes and if the shooter suffers from buck fever you are looking at a shot a large distance away from where you intended to make contact. In my mind, if you spend money on something (in this case a scope - a convenience) and need to compensate for something, you just spent money to still be inconvenienced.

Wonder how it does in timber with low light levels. Any experience with that first-light?

I know this topic has been relatively dead, but since I saw activity, I figured I would try and contribute a physical science component for those who stumble upon this in the future and are thinking about the same thing. I've hunted and been successful with both a 30-30 with side mount scope & .35 with top Mounted scope. Anytime you have a scope mounted of to the side of a barrel, you have two things that come into play. First you have bullet drop, something we are all used to, and another thing most of us are not used to accounting for. This additional thing is the bullet's path of travel in relation to your eye's path of travel through the scope. When you sight-in your side mounted scope, you have essentially gotten the two different paths (path of eye through scope and path of bullet travel out of the barrel) to meet at the desired location, the bulls-eye. Those paths are the direction of your scope (after you set windage and elevation) and the direction of travel for your bullet. If you imagine a visible laser beam projected from you scope (keep in mind that it's after you sighted in), and another simulating the path of bullet travel from your barrel. If you did this, you will see the paths cross both in elevation (up and down) and also in windage (left & right). This is fine if your deer, bear or whatever is always going to pop up at the yardage you sighted in at. We all know that's never the case. In this case, What I have done for a side mounted 30-30 in the past, is sight in at a distance of 150 yards (the maximum I would take a whitetail with a 30-30) and then take a few shots at 100 and 75 yards, where I then come up with a general hold compensation for these shots. For shots between 1&50 yards, I used the iron sights, which where still usable due to the side mounted scope. As for the .35, the scope was mounted above and plumb to the barrel so no big deal there. If it was my rifle that needed a side mount, I would skip the project and put the $ into another rifle in the quiver that may be better suited for an upgrade of some type. If its the only rifle I have for this role, I would go for an inexpensive but decent scope. I hope this helps you. If this wasn't what you were looking for, then sorry for the hot air. -NSNH

Thanks biggame

ttt, hoping for some insight. I need to begin booking soon. Thanks in advance!

What a bummer! Sad sight for the kids to see none the less.

A message to all, I know my original post may have been confusing to some, however, I'm looking for a hunting guide, not your web history...

Hey all, I'm headed down to Florida in a few weeks and have a day&night to myself in the Orlando area. I would like to hook up with a hog outfitter to do a one day or night hunt for a meat hog (no trophy necessary). I'm not a high fence hunting type of guy and would want it to be as "natural" as possible. I won't be traveling with a bow, knife or firearm, so the outfitter would have to provide. I have done some looking around and have found many in the area. I was hoping someone here would have a recommendation. A stalk or stand hunt would be preferred, no swamp buggy mow down for me. Thanks in advance, NSNH

Thanks for all the help thus far.