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There is less and less human interaction now, just from the time I was a kid. We now communicate with devices, and do not touch each other. Kinda sad I think. Now everyone is considered a weirdo if they touch someone else. I get it though. I'm employed by a public school district. And we have all sorts of mandatory training, for how to act appropriately with students and other staff members. And any kind of touching could be conceived, potentially as sexual harassment, or unwanted. And is discouraged. I have wonderful female colleagues that I've worked with for 15 years, and we will high five, or fist bump, to thank or encourage each other. But that's it in a professional environment. Not worth taking a chance of anything being taken the wrong way. And that's especially with a student. Funny though when I was in school, the shop teacher would mess up our hair and call us boneheads. We loved him. The math teacher would come to your desk, put an arm over your shoulder, and help explain how to get the right numbers. We all loved her. The principal had a wooden paddle for those who occasionally, like me, misbehaved. I deserved it. We respected him. No such thing anymore. For good or bad.

Dick ticks are bad! Always helps to have a dick tick picker, to remedy the situation!

Good suggestion Brian, to re-treat clothing as we head into the final quarter of the season. Really glad it was found. And hope you will be fine with some Doxy pills. Lyme is nothing to play around with. And always treat every tick bite as being a serious matter, to be discussed by your doctor. Hope all will be fine my friend.

Should be a good day Matt! Seeing more area, could be the ticket where you are. A nice buck was seen just cruising yesterday afternoon, not too far from you. Good luck out there!!!

Happy Birthday FSW!!

Welcome GNT ! Cool you decided to finally join us! On this forum, and hunting too. Any time we can help, just pull up a seat and ask. We'll all be here for ya.

A good bedding area will hold both doe and bucks. Especially if there is a known food supply nearby. Move your stand down wind and hunt it! There is still some rutting activity taking place now as well. Though it has slowed down just a bit. Late season is a great time to zero in on a good buck, looking to find a doe not bred yet. And to pack on some pounds following the rigors of the rut. Good luck!

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Happy Birthday!!

So good that you are feeling a bit better. Congratulations on a great buck!

Signs say no "motorized" vehicles. So I take that as "anything" with any type of motor is not allowed.

Albany or Greene county. But DMPs are hard to get.

You got this Rob! It will all turn around in seconds! Your grit and tenacity will be paying off BIG time before it's all said and done! Sending you all my luck!

Good luck Matt! Snowing up there yet? Really nasty down here at the bottom of the hill. 33 degrees with a steady cold rain. Would definitely be a cold wet sit today. But did see a giant buck running a doe yesterday down here.

Before we went to rifle here in 4H a few years back. My partner and I killed a pile of deer with our Deerslayers! Used em for close to twenty years, and never once a malfunction. Ours loved the Remington Copper Solids. Most shots were around 50 yards, and there were plenty of bang-flops. May just have to take the old girl out for one more dance! Best of luck to ya out there!

Congratulations to Crappyice and Non Typical!!! Way to go guys!!!

Congratulations Larry! Awesome buck! Way to go my friend! Cheers......

So glad you are somewhat OK poppy. That could have been so much worse. Your advise will be taken. Heal up and feel better soon! If you come to find someone deliberately damaged your bind, be sure to notify law enforcement, before the scumbags to it to another hunter.

Came very close to hitting a GIANT buck at about 4pm. With my wife's car, on Depot Rd. in Voorheesville. He was running a doe. Not sure how I missed him! The Mrs. was very impressed with my lack of accuracy.

Congratulations! Great Buck!

Abany county hilltowns. I know of a den sight. Had DEC check it out years ago. Usually will only see them at the den sight in mid May and September. Other than that, it's very rare to see them here. Copperheads are a bit more numerous. But still it's very rare to see those around here too. Certain parts of the Adirondacks and Catskills have a bit better population. Though I believe they've been found in quite a few different counties here in New York. LWFH...have you seen one? What is your motive? Just so ya know. The venomous snakes in NYS are protected by law. And it's illegal to harm, harass, or displace. Just saying. Not that many would care to mess with them. Better to just observe from a safe distance, and move on. I got a pretty good education on venomous snakes when I lived in South Carolina and Florida back in my younger days. I've always found them fascinating.

Try turning your phone sideways with the button on the right when taking the pictures. Not sure why, but this forum is the only place I need to do that. I'm sure someone much smarter than me about stuff like this, will chime in with a better solution. But turning your phone will work.

Looking great so far Chris!! Use plastic wrap, then aluminum foil and zip ties for the bases. I used these type of brushes to help get it cleaned, and they worked good. I did use a power sprayer too. Just keep at it and be sure all flesh and fat is removed. And it's totally degreased. That's the key here. Here is one I did three or four years ago. Came out decent I think. Good luck my friend, you got this!

It may work just fine? But you will probably have to do it two or three times to get it nice and white. Boil, degrease, paint. Repeat. Once it is thoroughly degreased, that is what you are looking for. Because any residual grease will lead to yellowing. Please post pic's of your results. Nice of you to do this for your friend! That's awesome!

Mostly too cold for them during gun season. They've long since denned up. But it's very rare to see one, even in the warmer months here in NY. But there are pockets of them scattered around. Much more common in Pa.