grampy

We've all been demoted to "newby" until we prove ourselves this season??? IDK??? Not liking the changes at all.

Sagging belly, and legs that look too short, he's an old warrior! He'll know how to play the game come hunting season. He's survived a few of them. A true monarch, be great to see you put your hands on him!

I've found that in years with local mast production low, it makes predicting where the deer will be, somewhat more predictable. Just find the small area, or tree, that IS producing.

Now THIS is a man's vise!!!!

Though our apple trees are devoid of apples this year, this is where our first scrape will no doubt be found. Same place every year.

Happy Birthday Sir!!!!

You were actually lucky to not have even more serious injuries! I really hope you heal up soon and completely. Thanks for sharing, and reminding us of what can, and does happen! SAFETY!! Wear that harness and strap in! Do it for your family. Do it for yourself.

I never understood why Milo Hanson would get a cease and desist order against Rompola?? Especially if the Rompola buck was legit? I recall some questioning of details from this buck, but never heard anything definitive.

Just will never understand, what some will do to get recognition for killing a big racked buck. Is your integrity. and your word as a man, in the eyes of your family, really worth sacrificing over a freakin deer???

Be interesting to see how this all plays out!

Why not get a more modern ladderstand with a larger platform? Safer, and much more comfortable.

So happy to see this thread again!! It is absolutely awesome to follow along with the "Dream Team"!!! Wishing you and the pups a safe and successful season Tom.

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And what is this legislators name???

Our place is rural farm country, with hundreds of acres. Just happens to border state land. Division has no boundaries.

One of hunter educations golden rules is "Be 100% Sure Of Your Target And What Lies Beyond It". I have made that statement over, and over in hunter ed classes for years. Do I actually think that this was followed by 100% of the people I told it to?? Heck No!! As a matter of fact, most instructors felt that if they ever mandated Blaze Orange, would that give the green light to shoot, if you don't see it?? That could conceivably be, a costly, or deadly mistake. As not all people in the woods, will be wearing Blaze Orange! Simple as that. NYS has had one of the safest hunting records in the country for many years. I see no reason to mandate blaze orange. Especially while hunting an elevated stand. Remember??? Be sure of your target? I have always worn BO and it has not affected my hunting at all. But when you mandate something, most will assume ALL others will comply. That could actually lead to more shooting "incidents" Our farm property borders state land. And we have had issues with anti hunters trespassing, banging pots, yelling, and all sorts of stupid stuff. DEC gets called, and just gives them a slap on the paddy's, and tells them to leave. Only to have more come back the following weekend. I had the ultimate revenge some years ago, when they drove a nice buck right to me, and I dropped it. I kept yelling back THANK YOU!!!!

Happy Birthday Gentlemen!!!

The blaze orange, with the branch pattern is what I prefer to wear. To a deer, this looks like black branch on gray background.

Bow shooting great. Everything is ready to go. Home early from doctors today, so will go down to the reloading bench. Same recipe as last year. Lake property is usually pretty good early season. The farm, not much happens until mid to late October. We have some work planned up there for early to mid Oct. So likely won't be hunting much before that's done?

Nice! Congrats to the winners!

Awesome! Great gun, and he looks happy!!! Congratulations!

As you know, enjoy every second, as time fly's by so fast. My youngest grandson just started his senior year.................jeez, where did the time go?

I too think prices may dip slightly over the next year or two. But......I don't see the bottom dropping out of the market either. Nothing else is going down in price. Real estate won't buck the trend. Still a good investment IMO.

Thank you! But you need PP's to draw a 4H tag. It seems like I draw one every other year. I have someone who will likely only hunt opening day, and or, Thanksgiving. I was promised his tag after that.

Happy Birthday Sir !