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No loss of life or property, it has been burning in the Sam's Point Recreation area. They are already seeing wildlife return to the areas that have burned through. This area will be rich with wildlife and plant life by the end of summer. Fire is very crucial to the ecosystem. As long as no life or property is in danger, letting it burn is the best case of action. It will prevent larger fires from happening, that may actually cause loss of life or property.

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I just picked up a 19 last week. Loving it so far. Need to put a lot more rounds through it!!!!!

Both birds are nice, take either one of them.

Oh, and I was stationed on GI right before the CG shut it down.

We had a creek, called Butternut Creek, that ran thru our town. A friend and I did the same thing, we built a raft and started to float down the creek. The only thing we did not realize is how we were going to get home. With no cell phones back then, we had to walk 15 miles back home.

My comment about porkies in the Fisher topic got me thinking of all the things we used to do as kids to stay entertained. For those of us who grew up prior to the tech generation, we had to make our own fun. I know my group of friends were always outside in the woods goofing around. I think I knew every lake, pond, stream and river in a ten mile radius. I would walk miles to be able to fish or hunt. Let's here some of the things you did growing up that molded your desire to be in the out of doors!!!!

I don't know about it being a sweet game, but at least it kept us in the woods and out of trouble. Things you come up with as a kid!!!!

Growing up, we used to run up to Porkies and get their quills stuck in the soles of our boots. We used to see who could get the most quills in a certain amount of time.

It will depend on where I am sitting. In a tree, I will use my compound. I just cannot get comfortable with the x-bow in a tree. If I am sitting on the ground, I will more than likely use the x-bow. I will always love my compound and don't think I could put it away for good until I am unable to pull it back.

I have noticed a lot more Bald Eagles lately. Had a pair hanging around my house for a few years, but we had some jackass shoot one last year at the state park. Have not seen the other one since. Saw one yesterday driving home from work sitting in a tree along the road.

I think this aspect of NYS is stupid. Once the legislation is pushed through to allow hunting of an animal in NYS. The DEC should be able to regulate how it is done. While this can be taken lightly, the DEC is supposed to be the experts in wildlife management, not the politicians. Also, if that is the case, then how come everybody is afraid of muzzleloaders being allowed during early season. It seems like it would need legislative approvals also.

What do you guys think of a one week early anterless muzzleloader season in Sept?

Looks like you should be ready for an early Anterless only Muzzleloader season in 2017.

Here are some proposed changes for 2016. Of most note, getting rid of the anterless only seasons that were put in place last year. Possible Deer and Bear Hunting Regulation Changes for 2016:Submit your comments by February 5, 2016 to any of the ideas below by sending an email to [email protected] (use subject line: Possible deer and bear hunting changes for 2016). Idea: Modify regulations to allow junior hunters to take black bear as well as deer with a firearm during the Youth Firearms Deer Hunt during Columbus Day Weekend. Background Information: Currently 14 and 15 year old junior hunters participating in the Youth Firearms Deer Hunt may only take deer. Expanding the Youth Firearms Deer Hunt to include bear will provide opportunities for junior hunters and their mentors who are fortunate to encounter a bear. Idea: Reduce harvest of antlerless deer in Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 6F and 6J in the Western Adirondacks by making the early muzzleloader deer season valid only for antlered deer in 2016. Background Information: Recent deer harvests in WMUs 6F and 6J have fallen well below long-term averages, and the harvest in both WMUs in 2014 was the lowest in recent times at 0.5 bucks taken per square mile. Winter weather conditions are a primary driver of deer abundance in these units, and the winters of 2013 and 2014 were especially harsh in this area. Though estimated harvests for 2015 are not yet available, preliminary reports suggest harvest likely declined again in the units. Modifying the season in these units would attempt to prevent further population decline and stimulate population growth. Idea: Rescind the antlerless-only rule implemented in 2015 during portions of the bow and muzzleloader deer seasons in WMUs 1C, 3M, 3S, 4J, 8A, 8C, 8F, 8G, 8H, 8N, 9A, and 9F. Work with hunters to identify a preferred and more effective process to increase antlerless harvest in these areas, including a possible new antlerless-only muzzleloader season, for implementation in 2017. Background Information: The 2015 rule change setting aside a portion of the bow and muzzleloader seasons as antlerless-only was implemented as Phase 2 of a 3-phase process to increase antlerless harvest, as outlined in Strategy 2.2.6 of DEC's Management Plan for White-tailed Deer in New York State, 2012-2016. Though final harvest estimates have not yet been calculated for 2015, review of the deer harvest reports submitted by hunters provides an early indication of harvest trends. Preliminarily, it appears that female take increased in several treatment WMUs (those with antlerless-only portions of the bow and muzzleloader seasons) and decreased in other treatment WMUs. However, considering all treatment units combined, changes in the harvest of female deer from 2014 to 2015 did not substantially differ between the treatment WMUs and nearby control WMUs (either-sex during bow and muzzleloader seasons). During the antlerless-only portion of the early bow season in 2015, reported take of female deer was essentially unchanged from 2014 in both the treatment and control units. Then, during the regular season and late bow/muzzleloader season, reported take of female deer declined from 2014 in both the treatment and control WMUs. Overall reported female take for the year declined from 2014 in both groups. From this preliminary assessment, the antlerless-only rule does not appear to have substantially improved our ability to reduce deer populations in the treatment WMUs as needed. Typically we prefer to maintain harvest regulations for a minimum of 2 years prior to assessment. However, because we do not have reason to expect a substantially different outcome in the future from preliminary results, and because the rule was unpopular with most hunters that provided input to DEC, we are considering rescinding the rule for 2016 and again allowing hunters in these areas to take deer of either-sex throughout the bow and muzzleloader seasons. Still, an alternative strategy must be implemented to increase antlerless harvest and decrease deer populations in WMUs 1C, 3M, 3S, 4J, 8A, 8C, 8F, 8G, 8H, 8N, 9A, and 9F. The deer management plan calls for implementation of a special antlerless-only season for muzzleloader hunters as a Phase 3 strategy. Details of this Phase 3 strategy have not been ironed out, and we are considering using the next year to discuss with hunters the best way to implement Phase 3, or an alternative strategy, in 2017 to effectively reduce deer populations as necessary.

That is very true, but it is very seldom where I bump something and still be able to get a shot with archery equipment.Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

Holy crap dude, while I am not on here complaining about all the stuff going on right now. I do believe you need to question and hold the government accountable. If not, it is a very slippery slope. It is our job to question the government in everything they do. They work for us, not the other way around.

It is a pain, but I just carry it. It is not like I am walking miles to get to my stands.

The email I got from the DEC today specifically said for Big Game Hunting.Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

My lab brought this up to the house today. Broken G2 and split brow tines. Pretty confident it is a fresh drop and the cuticle end hasn't calcified yet. Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

That is definitely one of the worst cases I have seen, wow.Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

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It is unreal how they are even able to survive, so clumsy. I have seen quite a few crash while trying to roost. They always recoup and try again.Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

I don't like feeling I need to be more worried outside a fire than inside. Kinda makes me think twice about responding as a chief officer direct to the scene. Most of the times, we could be on scene for quite a while before the first LE arrives. Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

This one could not be more true. I almost flipped when I heard my daughter, then six tell me what she learned in school, how hunters are hurting mother nature. I was so pissed!!!! Instead of causing a scene at school, I explained how hunting helps the animals people love to see in the wild and she went back to school to tell all her friends. Teach them what they need to know not your opinions!!!!