chrisw

It doesn't matter what you tell them you want to use preference points on, preference points are only good for your first choice DMP. And vice versa you'll only get a preference point for being denied your first choice DMP, the second choice is irrelevant when it comes to preference points. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

You're overlooking the voluntary program that anyone can sign up for, take a few measures and be put on a state list so when eligible farms are available the state can then call you from the list to participate. And this is no mandatory program, if you want (extra) deer taken off of your farm this is the avenue you could take. The rules for land use would be up to the farm owner. It would be similar to the January deer hunts that have been happening around Ithaca the past few seasons... Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

It's not about having faith in the government, it's about putting too much faith in the farmers who would just assume kill every deer they see. Farmers aren't wildlife experts or biologists, therefore they shouldn't be allowed to make those decisions. If we allowed private citizens to manage all of the wildlife on their own property to their liking we'd screw things up in a hurry. I never said the DEC got to choose who hunted your property, interested hunters could apply, pass a proficiency exam and sign a legal document agreeing to the terms set forth by said farmer. To me it's asinine to plant 1,000 acres of corn and then want to kill every animal that's attracted by it. They know the risks going in. Now if the land truly is overpopulated then the above mentioned program will help alleviate that. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

I do remember this, although I wouldn't assume you can take on a coyote with bare hands... It makes me chuckle when people assume we are tougher than wild animals. Wild animals are just that, wild. How many humans can take a 30-06 round and continue to go a mile or more across terrain while being chased by a hunter? I'm betting not many. Deer do it all of the time. Even if you were to "subdue" the animal, you're going to suffer a lot of damage in the meantime. I never go into the woods without a knife, and 90% of the time a pistol accompanies me. Hell even a wild or stray dog can ruin your day. While I don't fear being attacked by a coyote, stranger things have happened, bare hand a coyote? No. .45 a coyote? I like my chances. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

I fully agree with this. Hunters can go complete a proficiency exam and sign a document agreeing to the landowner terms. From there you can be placed on a list for eligible farms. I don't see a negative side to this. I just don't think the farmers should be treated as wildlife biologists, because they aren't. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

I'm going to disagree with you on this one. That could and would lead to a trickle effect, if that were the case what stops Joe Blow down the Rd with his personal garden from doing the same? How about turkeys? Are they included? What if I have a rabbit farm and the Hawks are eating them? Can I start killing Hawks? I don't agree with nuisance permits. Or how about if you own a few hundred acres bordering a farm with what you consider good/fair deer numbers and the farmer starts killing every deer that steps into his fields, now he's screwing you too. I think they are mis-managed and often times just casually doled out. I've witnessed it. I think if you truly have an issue with deer crop damage then you'd be willing to let the state select a few hunters every fall to help you with numbers. Also I think every deer that is killed on a nuisance permit needs to be donated to a food pantry, they are not for personal consumption. I know if I had a farm where I was losing money to deer, I sure as hell wouldn't not let anyone hunt it, now it wouldn't be an open door but I'd let a few on each year. Just my thoughts on it, we don't need any more renegades thinking if the farm next door can do it so can I.... Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

I saw a Tundra tow a space shuttle once! You need more than that? Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

I grew up hunting 6K and my family still hunts there, I'm pretty sure you've needed preference points for at least a few years now? I'll admit I don't look at it much anymore because I don't put in for permits there anymore. 7F hands out tags like candy, I've never been denied a 7F tag. Is it possible you had points and didn't realize it? Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

You don't know how bad I wanted to write that! I'm glad some of us are on the same humor level! Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

I've driven 2 different dodge Rams from 2005-2015, although I never had anything too expensive go on me, both trucks were rotting out around the 5-6 year mark. My 07 I bought new and the tailgate, wheel wells were rotting pretty bad. I took meticulous care of that truck too (washing/waxing). I've now owned a 2015 Toyota Tundra I bought new, no complaints yet, I went with Toyota because I know at least 4 people with them and they all seem to love them. While I liked my Rams, I'm not paying $30k to have them rot out in 5 years... Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

I'd fill a page if I think about it too long but, CCR or The Band was the first to pop in my head. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Pics like these make me wonder how many I've breezed through deleting pictures and missed something in haste just like this. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Oh boy, this topic again. In my opinion, if you plant it or place it (plot or pile) for deer to eat and intend to hunt over or near it then it's baiting. I don't care if it's growing or not, it wouldn't be growing there naturally so it's just placed food to me. Period. This topic will get lively I'm sure. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

I'm in the gym 3 times a week for the past 2years, I go for the line between strength and endurance. I definitely notice a difference in the fall, whether it be dragging deer or hiking my climber up a steep ridge. It pays off, I also sleep better and feel overall better. A balanced diet is half of the battle. Noone will live forever, but if you keep on it your chances of living a better life until the end is exponentially better. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

I'll assure you that buck is not done growing in mid July, the beams and points are clearly still bulbed out. They can put on quite a bit in 2-3 weeks, not saying he will for sure but I guarantee you he will add several inches to each tine before he's done, and add 2-4" to his 2's and 3's and your score just jumped a lot. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Out of all of the critters in the woods, the 2 legged ones are your only true concern. Having said that, I never go into the woods without a knife and pistol of some sort, an extra 16oz or less is cheap insurance should you need it. I think people are just naturally terrified of coyotes and my hair raises a few times a year too but then I think back to all of the coyotes I tried to get close to me with electronic callers and couldn't despite sounding like a defenseless dinner. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Impossible to know a score as he's still growing, they can grow extremely fast this time of year. All comes down to what he packs on for tine length now. He's going to be a nice buck for sure. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Awesome! Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Yes it's a milksnake, for sure. Harmless. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

As long as the deer is a local and the barking dogs are nothing new they won't even bat an eye... I shot a 3yr old buck 120yds from a waste management dumpster and he came in to a buck grunt, while coming in the dumpster was being emptied into a truck and I thought for sure that buck would bolt but he never even broke stride. You'll be fine! Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Come on man, it's getting pretty hard for me to believe you. You keep records of every farm animal you've killed? For what purpose? What is so wrong with someone using a rack as a memory marker? You are really talking in circles here. Keeping a rack is the same as taking a picture? You keep something that reminds you of that moment. Wasn't it you that was guessing you've shot over 200 deer but wasn't sure? If you have a picture of every one then how are you unsure? And you say you have no mounts but I'm pretty sure you stated once before you do in fact own a couple of shoulder mounts but your father mounted them... If I could draw a straight line through your ideals it wouldn't matter what they were, unfortunately nothing seems straight forward with you. My original question still stands.... For someone who gets no excitement or satisfaction from hunting and looks at it as gathering meat, someone who is against memorializing a deer they've taken, doesn't understand why it's exciting for anyone etc.....You come to the site with some pretty hard to believe things and act surprised you're being called out on it? WHY DID YOU SEEK OUT A HUNTING FORUM? PS. You haven't killed 200 deer and never lost one. Period. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

STUBBY, Care to respond to my last post directed at you? (Roughly 1 page ago) Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

I would like to see the law amended with certain firearm restrictions for carry during archery. Something like a caliber and barrel length restriction, nothing over .38 caliber and barrel length under 3" would be my regulations. That combo is not going to be very beneficial to "hunting" but certainly better than a sharp stick in a defensive situation. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

I would like to see where the DEC said you could carry a sidearm for self defense while bow hunting. I'm quite certain they would NEVER put that in writing. In fact if I remember correctly it states quite the opposite. As far as conceal carry goes while hunting, my licensing officer said if your hunting and you're carrying a pistol it's fine to have in uncovered but when you come back out to your truck or a road etc., Throw your jacket over it but he doubted you have any trouble while hunting during a firearms season. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Every 3-4 weeks during the summer, when I pass by or close to them during hunting season. I do have a hot community scrape in the same exact spot every year and the bucks really start hitting it during daylight the first 2 weeks of November so I'll pop in every 3 days quick and quiet and check the card, if I'm seeing bucks during the day I'll hunt it immediately, if not I'll wait a couple more days and so on... There's usually a week where every buck in the area is hitting it during daylight. Last year I went in on November 10th after shooting a doe on the AM an hour away, I walked in around 3pm with my bow in hand just in case and I bumped 3 bucks away from that scrape area, I didn't even check the card and went straight up the tree, 2 hours and 3 more bucks later I shot the biggest buck in those woods (according to my trailcam). Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk