[Area Bowhunting]

I am going to be up in the Saratoga Springs area in October. Can anyone recommend a good area to Bow Hunt?

[Good news or bad news]

Yes, seems so, just looked it, thanks for the post

[Good news or bad news]

You guys have been awfully quiet with the posts, I am sure because we're all out there. But I haven't heard any reports, I have seen a couple of small ones gave up the shot, but that's it. Seems like not seeing and not hearing from posts points me in the direction of bad news. Anyone?

[Minnewaska v. Sterling Forest]

Got it...thanks!

Also, just wanted to say thanks to all for the helpful feedback. It's nice to interact with people willing to share some information.

[Minnewaska v. Sterling Forest]

Thanks Guys! Like I said before, I am somewhat of a newbie, and trying to get familiar with a public area upstate not too far from home. These two places seemed great, but I had read somewhere that Sterling is somewhat high pressured. I would like to look at the that landlocked area. How do you access the map, just google it? Forgive, my ignorance...what's a timber doodle spot?

[Minnewaska v. Sterling Forest]

For a fairly new bow hunter, looking to go upstate a bit, what would everyone think about Minnewaska State Park versus Sterling Forest? Pros - Cons, other suggested areas?

[Still new to hunting suffolk]

Thanks to all of you who have replied. I kinda figured that I would have to do some scouting, and from what little I have done, it seems Rocky Point would be somewhat crowded, I will try Sarnoff, and what makes hunting fun is finding the honey hole

 

I don't have any climbing experience, which I feel I need before I got out there in the dark and try to scale a tree, so for now, I am using a blind, but eventually I will get there. 

 

Does anyone have an opinion if deer around here like to move more in the morning or evening?

[Still new to hunting suffolk]

So, I went and got all my permits and maps, and I am still befuddled with which are the better places to go, DEC lands, County Parks? I saw some activity out at Rocky Point, but in a restricted area. Any suggestions on where to start?

[New To Region]

Thanks to NFA-ADK for the invite to Suffolk Archers'. Couldn't make it up there then, but hopefully you have a website and I can look more in to this. I need the practice.

[New To Region]

Thank you so much to everyone for the information. It is great to have the resource of this site. I truly appreciate the information about the insects etc. I have a couple of more questions. I am hearing that there's a lot of theft of treestands on State Lands. Does everyone use climbers or still hunt?

[New To Region]

Hi Everyone,

 

I have hunted for the past 5 years or so, mostly rifle, upstate NY. Now I am trying out Bowhunting in Suffolk. The rules and processes to state lands seems confusing. Also, not sure where is the best spot for whitetail. Is there a guide, course, or would anyone offer the best way for a new hunter to the region to approach this for the best results?

[New in Suffolk County]

Hi Everyone,

 

Not new to Hunting so much...went for about 5 years upstate, but new to hunting on Long Island. I appreciate any advice, suggestions or guidance!