Rebel Darling

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO ON THE PASSAGE OF THE HOUSE CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY BILL "The appalling House vote for concealed carry reciprocity puts all New Yorkers at risk. This legislation would let individuals from out-of-state convicted of certain crimes carry hidden, loaded weapons in New York, in violation of New York's much better, safer law. Only the NRA could propose something so ill-considered, dangerous and vile. "New York passed the strongest gun safety measures in the country, and instead of joining the fight against senseless gun violence, Washington is trying to make New York and the rest of the nation less safe." ###

Roger that... What do you use now? Thread derailment... Ha.

Basically a brand new hand climber for $80 every few years? I think that's reasonable. Thing is solid.

I'm having a hard time seeing the similarity between sitting over an apple tree and dumping a pile of apples in front of a stand. Apple trees run out or don't produce. The produce section at my local Hannaford does neither. My apple tree hasn't produced in two years, and I haven't hunted it in two years. You plant a plot, you play by Nature's rules. You dump a bag of apples, you play by Man's convenience. I just don't see the similarity at all.

Ahhh... Never seen nylon like that. My mind didn't register it that way. To Lone Wolf's credit, they (if I recall correctly) recommend replacement every 5 years - maybe that should be less time. I check them as I wrap them around the tree - I've not used the climber in the morning dark this year. I did last year, though, the year I bought it. They, at this point, seem pretty thick and stable.

Unsure of the make of stand, but my LW hand climber has a plastic-like material for the straps, not nylon. At 280 lbs, that fella is testing the upper limits of most stands, and it's probably a good idea to replace all straps each year with that kind of strain on that nylon webbing. I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk

http://m.timesunion.com/local/article/Hunter-s-season-of-agony-ends-big-12408167.php A reminder for safety harnesses, as well as some positive hunting portrayal in a general interest newspaper.

I think that the act of planting is what constitutes a bona fide agricultural practice, working the land. This is opposed to dumping a crate of apples or a bag of corn on the ground in front of your stand.

Thank you. I hope you keep trying.

I think the "it's not that big a deal," or "a lot of people do it" perspective helps proliferate the illegal activity. Bait stations, shooting in the dark, or deer jacking often work together as parts of the poaching problem. I also think baiting increases the chances of spreading communicable diseases among deer, CWD potentially being a big and serious problem to the deer herd in NYS. I'd rather not hunt dying, inedible deer. Shooting in the dark is without a doubt reckless and illegal (when hunting for deer), but baiting could be reckless from a biological perspective, and is still illegal in NY, whether nor not a lot of people do it. The severity of punishment for both offenses, within the limits of the law, is up to a judge.

Baiting ain't legal in NY.

I think it's a pretty reasonable distinction. Your food plot can do poorly. Your apple trees might not produce fruit, like mine the past two years. The deer might not like your turnips until a hard frost, they might prefer clover early and eat it up before season. That's attracting. It's not guaranteed. But that pile of corn that gets replenished every few days, or a pile of apples that gets topped off every so often? Yeah, that's baiting, without a doubt. That's a guaranteed food supply. If deer are congregating around a guaranteed food supply, like bird seed, and someone decides to hunt over that guaranteed food supply? That's poaching. I think it's a pretty reasonable distinction.

Screen shot of general info page. Take note of the options along the bottom. I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk

This year, I used DEC's HuntFish App to report my harvests (yes, I do that). All I needed was my license number, and the app populated and loaded all my tags, which means all I had to do was tap on the tag I wanted to report. I found the app reporting so much easier than the website, and I imagine it's easier than calling it in. Once the report was confirmed a notice popped up, something like "Reported." Tap, tap, done. I'm using an iPhone, but I think the app is available for Android as well. Anyone else use the app this year? Now if DEC would just make the bowhunter sighting log this easy... I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk

It'd be a sensible compromise to carve out city limits in which populations of one-million or more exist. But... Nah. This is very doubtful. And yes... Cuomo would fight it. At this point, gun control will likely be a campaign stump in 2020.

I was going to suggest scale weight, too. Also - I graduated from PC. What's the scoop on that puck, Tacks?

Working on the vacuum, and not hunting. Two shots just rang out. Close. The house vibrated. I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk

Excellent! Was looking forward to reading this post all week, man! Hope you get out for that sit w/ the grandson... I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk

Also - local butcher shops will likely have business cards for deer processing in the shop. That's how I found Mike's Deer Cutting. It was one of three or four cards I took from Route 66 Smokehouse in Wynantskill a few years back.

There's a few fellas / spots (some of them are mentioned somewhere on this site), but only one is coming to mind. I used him for my first deer, and he showed me how to butcher. He was reasonably priced. He shows up at your place and cuts up from his trailer: Mike's Deer Cutting: 518-469-3688 I've butchered all my own deer since, so that's the only experience I've had...

0 seen in 4J. Fresh rubs and scrapes, though. Pine Bush public land hunt. Walked past a fella's set up, and then a trail cam a little later. Gave the "peace" sign to the camera, and hope I'm on the card giving it. If it's your cam, let me know... That's a good spot you found.

Well... forgot the harness. Sitting on the seat. Feet on the ground in 4J. Rolling dice, but the gamble ain't huge. Need luck today. I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk

Man... When you posted about the spidey sense, I thought that was it...

And now this just in from the DEC: DEC Commissioner, Chautauqua County District Attorney and Chautauqua County Sheriff Announce Indictment of Man Who Shot and Killed Sherman Woman During Hunting Incident Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos, Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick E. Swanson and Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph A. Gerace announced today that the man who shot and killed a woman walking her dogs in a field behind her Sherman home last week has been indicted. Thomas B. Jadlowski, 34, of Sherman, surrendered himself to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the Nov. 22 incident in which he allegedly opened fire on what he thought was a deer but turned out to be his neighbor. Jadlowski was arraigned today in Chautauqua County Court on a two-count indictment alleging manslaughter in the 2nd degree and hunting after legal hours. "Today, Mr. Jadlowski is being held accountable for his dangerous and reckless conduct when he fired a shot in the dark, causing this terrible tragedy,” Commissioner Seggos said. “I commend the work of our Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs), the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson for their professionalism and careful handling of this case. I hope this sends a loud and clear message that illegal hunting after sunset is dangerous and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.” On the day before Thanksgiving, DEC ECOs and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s responded to a call of a hunting-related shooting incident just after 5:20 p.m., well beyond the legal close of the daily hunting period at sunset. Rosemary Billquist, 43, of Sherman, was struck in the hip by a bullet fired by Jadlowski. After firing the shot, hearing a scream and finding Billquist, Jadlowski called 911. Members of the Sherman Stanley Hose Company Volunteer Fire Department responded within minutes of the shooting to find Ms. Billquist unresponsive about 150 yards behind her home. She was immediately transported to UPMC Hamot medical center in Erie, Pennsylvania, but later succumbed to her injuries. “Like the rest of Chautauqua County, Sherman has many responsible hunters, and having grown up in Sherman myself, I know many families where hunting is a family affair,” DA Swanson said. “Responsible hunting is paramount to the safety of anyone enjoying the outdoors. This incident is a tragic reminder of the importance that hunting laws be followed. This incident was completely avoidable. My sincerest condolences go out to the Billquist and Jafarjian families.” Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace said: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Rosemary Billquist. This tragic event should never have happened. I am pleased that through the efforts of the Sheriff’s Office, the DEC, and the District Attorney’s Office, we have charged the defendant whose reckless actions resulted in the death of an innocent woman.” Jadlowski, of Sherman, entered a plea of not guilty in Chautauqua Court in front of Judge David W. Foley. Bail was set at $50,000 cash or $100,000 property. Jadlowski is due back in court on Jan. 29, 2018 for motions. The charges carry a potential state prison sentence of 5 to 15 years. ###

From my office chair, it feels like you folks are gonna harvest this afternoon. Good luck! And... Just took tomorrow afternoon off. Going to head into 4J for a bow doe hunt. Sure... I'll bring the buck tag.