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Missing the point, Doc. He shares responsibility of what was happening to HIS BUSINESS. He's not just a victim. He's a victim in the sense Reed sucks a big one. But, he's also a contributor to his own destiny/success. Any small business owner worth his salt knows that relying upon one revenue stream is recipe for disaster. That's why there are things called business continuity plans (BCP). He should have known RIGHT AWAY what other show contacts/schedules were, what the show fees for them were, the costs associated with attending such shows, etc. etc. etc. Instead, all he said was that his wife and him were scrambling to recover from this and that it's solely the show's big vendor's fault his business is going to suffer. No, dummy, it's your fault at the bottom line. This guy said food on the table was going to be impacted and pretty much alluded to pouting and doing little else. Well duh, if my family relied upon me, I wouldn't be blaming the show. I'd be blaming myself for being a poor quality business owner. I also wouldn't be bad-mouthing others at following shows. I'd be working, period. Just because you can't forsee a risk doesn't mean it doesn't exist. You prepare for everything.

The only jobs they really offer remotely are their RD (sales is a major component of their pay structure) and some of the biologist type roles (ala Kip). My job offer was contingent on relocation to Athens because it dealt with their communications and QW. When they flew me down there, it was a really nice place. Ultimately relocation and the non-profit pay scale couldn't compete with what my situation was like here in NY. The branches are completely seperate from their home office operations, just like any business that franchises or a non-profit. In a sense the branches offer financial support to structure the non-profit head office. Now, that's not to say the branches are solely funding machines, as there is quite a bit of outreach and quality efforts (the recent meeting here in Rochester for one), but without the branches acting as a funding source, the QDMA couldn't survive easily. It's basic non-profit structure that works. Branches largely run on free time/labor/etc. from its members. Hence, that's why "presence" as you call it can be challenging anywhere. Quite frankly, the non-profit structure is about as good as it gets, and it's a tight ship...not much money to go around. And, we all know, without money, you have confines. The other thing is just because you don't hear about them, doesn't mean they don't have a strong presence. QDMA has strong roots in NY, particularly in Region 8 and 9. Heck, NY has not one but TWO board members for the QDMA, with one being a former Chair. Only SC and KY have more than one representative on the boards, other than NY. Not even Georgia...

Yep.

PY has giants. That WMU is almost always a top buck producing area.

I think he is region 8 if I remember his buck harvest post correctly. Maybe Genesee County?

This is likely the case. I always thought it would be poor practice, but in the past few years, I moved into a new role within my company and the degree of accuracy with analytics today is astounding. I agree that a mandatory check station system would be best, but analytics based on a small sampel from qualified parties is probably the next best thing. I think more states do this than the check station route as its a diminishing return based on the value of gain.

Ohio's agency is bound too, to a degree and fed by politcal dollars. The DNR and DEC are pretty much bound by the same limitations I believe when it comes to establishing seasons/implements/etc. as some things can be done autonomously and some legislatively. There may be minor differences, but the point being, is that they are light years ahead, even with their issues, over NY, with similar hunting pressure per sq/mi. They also do not have mandatory check stations - why? Because they too are bound by the "no more jobs" issue. I do agree personnel/finances wise that the DEC is hampered, but not by #s...the caliber of DNR personnel are unreal. I've had enough exchanges with their unit managers (aka regional directors) to know that they KNOW what they are talking about from beyond an admin POV. Their lead biologist (their version of Hurst) responds to emails from regular hunters within short periods of time with thought-out responses. I mean, within 24 hours! That's crazy. As far as better deer? That's such a loosely defined category. The arguement that there is a guy with a basket full of big bucks is a non-point. The same guy is there in Ohio. As is the same guy in IL, IN, KY, Iowa, etc. There's nothing about a guy in NY that acts different in any other state, really. I don't know why people cannot seem to understand that on many levels. It's not a variable to consider. I do know one thing, if I could have my pick of a property in Ohio or NY for a week of hunting of my choosing, I'm choosing Ohio every single time, based on the current conditions. NY has potential, but being successful in this climate is something to be proud of.

Take it to a pro shop. Dont start bad habits with a bow that may not fit.

2012 wont be until next years report. Its down from the low 60s about 8 years ago.The reason is agency reports come out much later in the following year. The last two or three seasons has seen a 5 percent drop, which is huge.

Hey! Someone got it!

Its Its not a full picture, as it has dropped a fair percent in the last few seasons.

. I hunt Ohio. They have slightly less hunters per square mile. if they can manage better hunting with similar pressure, that goes to show how the mgmt here is faulty to a degree.

If the QDMA ever kicks in here, I'll be happy, because then I wouldn't need to relocate to Athens, GA for a job offer, ha. I suspect you mean QDM?

No, but states like Ohio/Wisconsin can be, and they're top 5 or 10 states. Ohio is more apples to apples to NY than most people believe. It has one half that is a producer and one half that is less of one...much like NY, and it get's top 5 pressure per sq/mi.

Recently released info from QDMA's Whitetail Report show NY ranks higher than several known hunter-heavy states (think Michigan) in terms of hunter numbers and sq/mi. So, it ain't easy, NY. Be proud of your accomplishments. It's only a matter of time before people come from NY that take a route like the Eberharts/Vale, etc. who hunt the "heavy pressure MI land"....seeing as how shooting a mature buck in NY can be viewed as more difficult when based on these measurements. Interesting to see WI and Ohio on the sq/mi list...with the caliber of bucks they take on a macro level, it makes one wonder what is possible in NY. Top-5 States 2011 Number of Hunters Texas 1,147,000 Pennsylvania 933,000 Wisconsin 895,000 New York 823,000 Michigan 648,000 Top-5 States 2011 Hunters/Square Mile Pennsylvania 20.3 Rhode Island 16.5 New York 15.1 Wisconsin 13.7 Ohio 12.3

Dick's sales have gone downhill this season compared to last. Going the way of Gander to a degree. Bummer, plus the whole AR debacle.

Everyone gets a trophy. I ride the fence here. I lean one way and then the other from time to time. I find myself stuck on this topic.

Covert MP6 for a good, cheap cam. Can't stress this enough. I am sold on the 2012 line. While I am not a true brand loyalist, I do support specific models in a model year or a model lineup. The 2012 Covert lineup is bottom to top, top to bottom the best proven line across the board (I don't include Reconyx in the conversation). If you absolutely must have video and need one cheap, then Spypoint G4 from Gander. But, I strongly suggest the Covert line - 2012 clearance cams are great. Sportsman's Guide has MP6 for $107.

Exactly, and that's why I find it largely disappointing. Take accountability for your business missteps and stop blaming others. We preach that on this site all the time. Bad shot - it was the BH's fault. It was the bow's fault. It was Cuomo's fault. Mean neighbor not allowing deer recovery after shooting it on small acreage - it is the neighbor's fault because the hunter didn't contact them before season for recovery rights. There's poacing all the time, everywhere - hunter blames low deer numbers and no bucks on it - never calls the DEC. Seriously, I don't think anyone would disparage their situation and I agree with you it is hard to walk a mile in their shoes - BUT - the mirror is the first place to look. Blaming others is easy, but that doesn't make it any less wrong/innaccurate/irresponsible, no? If the knife guy would have taken an ounce of responsibility or been positive at "finding new avenues, etc." I would have plunked down the cash right then and there. Instead, it was a 5 minute b!t%h fest blaming everyone else but him, and not a note on the 2A.

I guess I am on the other side of the fence. I like the choice for everyone. AR removes it. Shooting a second buck was the lowest of the major priorities that the DEC surveyed. Freedom of choice and also a better chance at a trophy buck were 1 and 2 by a far margin. Seems to me you can do 1 and 2 (which was the large majority % wise) or 2 and 3, which is much less than the majority % wise. I would think 1 and 2 would be more wise.

While Ohio has its share of problems( they pale in comparison to NYs), the crowd seems overly satisfied with the OBR. Sure, there are lawbreakers, but I think in large, that catering to that component rather than the majority of legal hunters, is questionable. I don't think it takes rocket science to understand there are tag abuses, but at what cost do we worry more about them? I do think they'll deal fine with the transition, similar to what an AR issue would bring with the first 3-5 years. Wouldn't you agree in a sense?

Ah, thanks for the suggestion Grow. Not too far from Hemlock. Our nearby feed/seed/co-ops are insane for seed prices, which is highly unsual. Higbies is the closest one to me, and they wanted 5-7x the cost for Daikon. They must not stock it for some reason. I'll hit up that Agway then!

A few people here have planted it this year. I've ordered from Welter in the past, but usually large-ish orders as compared to now. Looking to plant radish in a smaller plot. I know shipping often kills w/Welter. How much did you pay for the shipping costs? A few places have deer on a bag daikon radish seed for $20 for a 1/4 acre. Probably not worth going through Welter with shipping, but figured I'd check. Only need a couple pounds.

Nice pics!

Hi, yes, unfortunately you would need to be an active student (could be undergrad or in a grad program) where credit is granted. It falls back on employment laws/HR.