grampy

The perfect accessories for the archer princess! Meaning Natalie, not moog............smile.

Would like to add. From the pic's, what a beautiful looking property!

So nice! That is a true NY trophy right there! Hope he sticks around and you get a crack at him this fall!

I have a thing for old barns, love em! They were made to last, with craftsmanship that is hard to find today. Your barn is a beauty for sure! Glad that the rehab is coming along fine. And the Amish guys do some top notch work! Please post some pic's when done.

I think my wife has a spy cam. She always knows what I've been up to when she gets home!

I agree with you 100%! I too have seen and heard about, more than a couple guys using crossbows starting Oct.1st last year. And planning to do the same this year. So to them it doesn't mean a rats patootie if full inclusion passed or not. To each their own I guess.

Ya know, I have my own properties, and I may not get caught. But I won't take the chance. I try to set a good example to my grandsons and other young hunters I mentor. And in no way am I, or have I been, perfect in my hunting career. I have openly admitted that fact here and in my personal life. But I just could not use a crossbow out of season, even if it means no hunting for me. It's been about seven weeks since my shoulder surgery, and at this point I see a 50 - 50 chance of being able to use my bow. If not, I will still be in the woods, as a mentor or to just shoot pictures instead of an arrow. It is what it is. But any deer I would kill illegally, would mean nothing to me. Just how I'm wired.

HaHa.....I use the plastic ones, they are quieter and lighter. A nylon strap through the crate and over my shoulder, off I go! Haven't broke one yet! And all my natural ground blinds have at least one. Wish they made em with arm rests though!

I bought one of those three legged hunting seats. To get up off the bare ground a bit. Lasted about an hour before one of the legs sunk in and broke. Use a pad on a milk crate now. Stay comfy all day!

Happy Birthday Joel! Hope ya catch a ton of bass this year! Hershey Park is a blast. Been there a few times now. Kids always had a great time. Isn't there a size limit on the coasters?..........grin.

Although this is something I probably would not do myself. I would support it 100%.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday my friend! Hope you are getting hugs and all the good stuff from family and friends. Also hope the coming year is your best ever!

Best thing to happen in 4-H a few years ago was the change over to rifle! My old Deerslayer 2, killed a pile of deer, but I don't miss the thumping she gave me. And the dead right there results, along with the accuracy and range of the rifle, is so sweet! Welcome from the dark side! You will now see the light of using a nice rifle!

You are right on! Most politicians in this state are a bunch of gutless cowards that do as they are told, by the higher ups, and whoever pads their pockets for the next election! In a couple of days, it will be seven weeks since my shoulder surgery. Still not close to pulling my 53lb. bow. Though I am gaining. Once the cross bow became a legal hunting implement, a few years ago, I assumed it would be a shoe in for full inclusion shortly there after. It only makes sense to assume, that with a bit of tweaking and changing the regulations from needing a black powder stamp to a bow stamp with archery certification, it would be a go. But no, nothing they do in Albany makes sense anymore. I do appreciate what Rick and others, from the crossbow coalition have and are trying to do. But like FSW said above, those spineless political bums really don't care if you or I hunt or not! We don't give them enough $ to get things done! There are very few politicians that have stood up to try to pass this through. We need to give THEM our all out support! As their numbers are as small a percentage as those of us for full inclusion, it seems.

I'm on the bobcat bandwagon too. Very cool critters.

Take the leap! Well worth it at your young age! Hope you hunt to 100!

Congratulations! Couple of great looking young un's. They take after their mom I'm sure. Enjoy every minute. They fly by so fast.

Some very nice bows can be picked up second hand at a very reasonable price, all set up. And the last two weeks of bow, are still good for crossbow. The best two weeks of the season in my opinion. Perhaps, better luck getting this through next year.

Sadly, full inclusion doesn't look like a possibility this year Biz. Start shopping for a compound. Maybe next year, but we've been saying that for years now. The squeaking wheel that is full inclusion, is just not loud enough in NYS.

Happy fathers day to all the dads out there and the ones that now live in our hearts and memories. Got a nice little box of fishing stuff. Went to a baseball game with grandsons. Had a great dinner and now just chillin after a day in the sun.

Good thing no one walked in our room on our wedding night. They would have called the cops on US!...........smile.

After DEC investigated, they now say it was a common house cat.

Beautiful gun. With a little TLC, she could be a real gem. Always thought when I got older, I'd have more free time. I was wrong.

So cool that she is really into shooting traditional archery! And she is lucky to have a Dad that knows bows and shooting. In the not too distant future, I see a beautiful picture of Daughter and Dad, over an awesome whitetail, she just arrowed. Good luck and have fun with the new bow Natalie!!!