Rebel Darling

Don't wanna hijack the thread, but in short, I'm pretty sure it requires licensing the minute he wants to accept money for services. Heard him on a podcast.

Welcome, welcome! Check this fella out, if you're serious about guided mentorship: https://www.learntohuntnyc.com

Still hunt... Pro-tip: I read on another thread that if you take one step each minute, you'll be back home by next Tuesday.

This thread has been excellent entertainment over a morning coffee. If I wasn't out of likes (it's been more than 24 hours, c'mon...), there'd be a lot of laughs spread around... - A few years ago, I put moleskin on my bow riser around the drop rest. Reduced a lot of arrow knocking sounds while heavily gloved, or amped up. Did it work? Dunno, but it made me feel better about making a movement mistake with a deer in range. - I'm thinking about putting some sort of tape around my platform, mostly to keep a barrier between the metal and my boots. I'd like to see if the barrier helps keep my feet just a bit warmer. I read somewhere that it helps. - I bet that fella is a master ball buster.

I had to bail out. MIL's b-day, boy went berzerk, and then had to prepare my efficient trade-in for this harvest:

I apologize for the bad photo, but here’s a 4J Pine Bush Doe. Man... what a season already... Many thanks to Canis Latrans whom I met on this here forum for help tracking and dragging. I’d still be out there if it weren’t for his eyes. I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk

Banner year for chipmunks down here. Glad they’re now fighting with each other instead of worrying about the guy in a tree... Maybe we’ll cross paths, or maybe I’ll walk in front of your camera. If I see it, you’ll know me by the peace sign. Ha. A fella from the forum sent me a photo of me last year doing the same. Have yet to see a deer, but an attractive woman wished me luck on the way in. I’ll take it... I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk

Walking to find a place to set up: all fine. Once in tree: uncontrollable urge to cough. I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk

Gearing up for the Pine Bush in 4J. Doe Patrol, and some scouting. Might bounce around, and head up to 4H, or back to 4L later. Good luck to all out and to Cynthia, as she catches the bug... Don’t resist it. Ha. I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk

Spent the afternoon of the Southern Region Bow Opener in the Capital District WMA. Lots of bear sign and beech nuts were I was sitting. Might head back at some point this week (as long as I can confirm drag help beforehand - ha.).

He was a gift, and an offering. I had him patterned on our backyard acorns around mid-day, and knew he'd come out an hour or two after the furnace maintenance fella drove off. A few weeks earlier, the wife mentioned that she liked the way his antlers looked, a first for her... When I saw him, I grabbed the bow from the basement, and headed outside, heart pounding. The wind was favorable. I stalked him in plainclothes and moccasins to within 20 yards, and peered up over my cover. I watched him for a few minutes, munching on acorns, and lazily popping his head up every few seconds to check his surroundings. I couldn't decide on whether to let him walk, or to kill him. I would need to get closer, or for him to walk towards me so I could shoot. Then he saw me, and we locked eyes for what felt like minutes, but must have only been a few dozen seconds. He started head-bobbing, and as he dropped his head, I dropped to a knee and drew the bow. I figured his curiosity was going to pull him around the corner, and present me with an opportunity. It did, but he quartered-to at 10 yards. I'll let him walk. I didn't want to punch a hole in his front left shoulder and ruin that meat. Seconds went by, and while on my knee, full-drawn in jeans and a grey fleece, waiting for him to bust out, he stayed curious, and that quartered-to shot slowly became a perfect broad-side at 10 yards. I let the arrow fly. I honored him with a quick, and clean kill through both lungs. He honors my family with his gifts and his offering. SIDE NOTES: I might pack moccasins now; they were silent on the somewhat wet leaves and twigs. Also - note that the shot was a little high, because I didn't correctly account for how close he was. The high lung shot killed him within 100 yards of arrow impact, but there was no blood after the initial 30 yards, and he died prior to any exhalation of blood. It takes a while for the lungs to fill. I tracked him on my instinct after re-starting the blood trail, and came up on him laying in a depression.

Super-pumped up for you, TF. Great read over in the Harvest Thread, and it conjured up some memorable chills - the good kinds... Thanks for sharing, and congrats on the doe!

Very grateful this afternoon. Food for my family, and antlers for the story. Hey, Biz: #fromtheground (if that’s still a thing...) I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk

The “Doe Stand” needed some repair. Back up the tree shortly. I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk

Grilled seasoned whitetail backstrap with salad and couscous. I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/2423783 Deer Management in Urban & Suburban New York DEC published a comprehensive review of deer overabundance and management in urban and suburban areas. You can download this report as a PDF from DEC's website. Because deer in developed areas are occupying and using many small private parcels with different landowners, widespread resident support and participation are usually necessary for effective deer management. In some communities, unfamiliarity with deer biology and discomfort with population reduction methods hinder and delay the development of management programs. Expense can also be a significant obstacle. Due to the nature of biological systems, reducing deer populations is necessary for long-term, community-wide reduction of deer-related impacts (deer-vehicle collisions, overbrowsing forests, damage to landscape plantings). Successful programs include hunting, culling, or both. Continued research on fertility control methods may produce additional useful options in the future. Actions that are taken to reduce deer populations must be maintained, or the problems will quickly return. With guidance and assistance from DEC biologists, many communities are finding ways to address their problems with overabundant deer, but it's important to recognize at the outset that urban/suburban deer management is a complicated process requiring a long-term commitment. Communities and individuals interested in developing a deer management program can find DEC’s Community Deer Management Guide and other useful resources and contact information on DEC's website.

At a crossroads in the Helderbergs, and situated amongst thousands of acres of public land hunting opportunities, Rensselaerville serves as a spot of good food and delicious drink after a day afield. The Rensselaerville State Forest and the Partridge Run WMA are just two of the large tracts of land within a short drive of this hip little town. There are bucks and bear, fishing ponds, upland and small game about, and maybe a tall tale or twelve, with plenty of hunters and fishermen to tell them. So with that in mind, BHA is excited for a Pint Night to swap stories and celebrate our public land heritage. Come and join the New York Chapter of BHA at the Helderberg Brewery Taproom as we talk hunting, fishing, and conservation, and hoist a pint or two. Kuhar Family Farm will be cooking up food, and a couple-few of the local BHA boys will be picking tunes. Membership specials, BHA gear and raffle tickets for a Yeti Cooler will be available, as well as info on how you can become a part of the nation’s fastest growing conservation organization. Make sure to RSVP today, and get in on good beer, good food, and great company! Cheers, and bring a growler to fill! RSVP (not required): https://www.facebook.com/events/helderberg-brewery/capital-district-pint-night/590306278102599/ - or if you ain't into that facebook thing - https://www.backcountryhunters.org/capital_pint_night_5-19 When: May 15, 2019 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Where: Helderberg Brewery Taproom 26 County Route 353 Rensselaerville, NY 12147 Contact: Michael Poulopoulos · [email protected]

The Safe Storage bill was amended today. The original legislation, I was told, wouldn't hold up in court due to Heller vs. D.C. Here's the new bill language: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/S2450 I gave it a quick, cursory read, and it takes into account minors with hunting licenses / permits.

This bill has been around since at least 2003. Continue to call your legislators / chairs of the EnCon committees, and make sure it continues to go no where, year after year, after year, after year...

Yeah... That bill, in particular, really irks me. Given the amount of responsible firearm owners in the state, I am dumbfounded at the baseless assumption that firearm owners are irresponsible buffoons inherent in this legislation. I'm curious to know how this law (and I do think it is on its way to being law in short order) will play out at deer camps.

working links to bills: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/S101 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/S1414 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/S2374 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/S2438 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/S2448 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/S2449 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/S2450

Folks, these bills are on the fast track to be passed in both chambers and possibly being signed into law: Senate Standing Committee on Codes Senator Jamaal T. Bailey, Chair 10:00 AM, Monday, January 28, 2019 Room 124 CAP Printed No. Sponsor Title 101A Refer to Rules Kaminsky An act to amend the penal law, in relation to limiting educational institutions ability to authorize the possession of a weapon on school grounds 1414 Refer to Rules Parker An act to amend the penal law and the criminal procedure law, in relation to establishing crimes relating to the criminal possession or manufacture of undetectable firearms, rifles or shotguns 2374 Refer to Rules Gianaris An act to amend the penal law and the general business law, in relation to establishing an extension of time of up to thirty calendar days for national instant background checks 2438 Refer to Rules Kaplan An act to amend the penal law, in relation to access to foreign state records 2448 Refer to Rules Sepulveda An act to amend the penal law, in relation to prohibiting the possession, manufacture, transport and disposition of rapid-fire modification devices 2449 Refer to Rules Mayer An act to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing the municipal gun buyback program; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to the municipal gun buyback program fund 2450 Refer to Rules Krueger An act to amend the penal law and the general business law, in relation to storage of firearms

While I wasn’t able to make it, over 30 other folks did. Unsure if any of the WNY crew on here braved the snow for beer in Batavia, but a huge thank you to those that did... I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk

Beer in Batavia Bump... I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk

Congrats! Zeek and Chef had a helluva season!