Steve D

I think I would be cancelling that trip. unless you plan on staying as a volunteer rescuer.

Groundpatrol & ANTLERS

https://www.dronethusiast.com/drone-laws-in-new-york/ A person is guilty of unlawful use of a drone when during the personal use of such drone, except as otherwise provided by federal law, he or she knowingly operates a drone: 1. more than four hundred feet above ground level; or 2. weighing more than ten pounds; or 3. without a visual line of sight of such aircraft; or 4. within a restricted airspace; or 5. in a reckless manner wherein such operation creates a risk of harm to the public; or 6. with the intent to harass or annoy an individual or individuals; or 7. below one hundred feet above ground level on private property with- out the owner’s consent. EXPLANATION–Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD00380-01-7 A. 16702 Unlawful use of a drone is a violation. This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date upon which it shall have become a law. Potential DEC Regulations Though there are no solid regulations or public comment from the Department of Environmental Conservation, they are currently seeking public input on the subject of determining whether or not public drone use will be permitted on state land. The potential regulations and policies are being introduced to the public within the next couple of months ahead, mostly due to the concern about using a drone where lands have been classified as wilderness. This includes Catskill and Adirondack parks, for example, which are classified as canoe and primitive. Though the FAA has regulations that control the use of recreational drones, the DEC currently holds jurisdiction over launching and landing a drone on land owned by the state. This means that the DEC is able to issue tickets for certain instances, such as if a person brings their drone into the Adirondack wilderness and launches it from there. However, if they have launched it elsewhere, and are simply flying over the wilderness area, there is very little that the DEC can actually do. With all of this in mind, the DEC is going to be releasing a firm public comment and some potential regulations on the subject of recreational drones within the next couple of months. The DEC do not currently have any set regulations on recreational drones, however, but they do have a ban on motors within the majority of the forest preserves. Because drones have been considered as being motorized equipment, this is why you can be ticketed for launching

HAPPY Birthday...Try to stay dry!!!!

High Bear Activity in Eastern High Peaks and Giant Mountain Wilderness: Bears have been very active in approaching hikers and campers around Marcy Dam, Lake Colden, and Feldspar Lean-to in the Eastern High Peaks Wilderness and around Roaring Brook Falls in the Giant Mountain Wilderness. All visitors to these areas are advised to practice proper management of food, trash, and toiletries to prevent negative encounters with bears and creating nuisance bears including: Store ALL food, toiletries, and garbage in bear resistant canisters Bear resistant canisters are required in the Eastern High Peaks and strongly encouraged in the Dix Mountain Wilderness BEAR HANGS DO NOT WORK in this area Cook and eat away from your campsite before dark Do not leave food unattended Know what to do in a bear encounter Consider carrying bear spray for close encounters with bears

Shoot em both....One for doing it and the other for standing there

Happy Birthday Hope you enjoy it

Posted August 23 · Report post Hunting and Trapping News - Bowhunters - Help Monitor Deer and Other Wildlife 08/17/2017 Bowhunters: Help Monitor Deer and Other Wildlife Populations Participate in DEC's Bowhunter Sighting Log Last year, 3,805 bowhunters from across the state participated in the Bowhunter Sighting Log and provided valuable data to aid DEC biologists with long-term monitoring of deer and other wildlife populations. Participants logged 186,110 hours afield and recorded seeing 120,067 deer, 47,772 turkeys, 2,698 ruffed grouse, 2,232 coyotes, 1,376 red fox, 1,323 raccoons, 446 fisher, 382 gray fox, 339 black bear, 128 bobcat, 7 river otter, and 5 moose. We are gearing up for the 2017 Bowhunter Sighting Log and welcome new participants. If you hunt during the bow season with a vertical bow or crossbow and have not participated before but would like to participate, send us an email ([email protected], subject: BowLog) by August 31. Include your name, address, hunter ID (back tag number), and the county where you primarily hunt.

Have him read this http://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/2014/07/sniff-test-do-scent-control-measures-really-make-a-difference and then tell him to go pound rocksalt.

Nice head gear on all of them..good luck if you choose to wait for one of the big ones.

I let some walk every year and do not regret it if I don't get to fill a tag.

By the time opening day rolls around I would love to be tagged out to the point I would only have to trophy hunt since I am more & more less interested in gun season. If I have to hunt opening day the gun I would use would depend on the terrain I am hunting. More than likely I would be toting the .12 gauge auto with sabot slugs but in certain areas where I use a rifle it would be my Browning A-bolt in .223 with the 60 grain Hornady v-max. I realize most of you prefer the "bigger" calibers. but the .223 is my prference.

I can tell you in these parts not so good. I haven't seen or heard one in at least ten years. The only place I have ever had any luck is up north. Used to jump them out of junipers on a regular basis.

Never tried it but it has been said that if you wear your glasses upside down it improves you shooting vision. I just gave up the peep sight and concentrate on the sight and what I am shooting at. Never had much use for a peep.

Good Luck with positive results !!!!!!!!!

Welcome aboard

That really stinks

To all the diehard Buffalo Bills fans. I caught their game last night with the Ravens and they SUCK worse than I have ever seen them. The only thing they have going for them is their defense. I would dare say the only two games they have a chance of winning is against my team the NY Jets. It is going to be a long season for the Bill's fans. Glad I don't have season tickets.

http://www.nyantler-outdoors.com/2016-new-york-whitetails.html

Another one I missed HAPPY BIRTDAY

Happy Birthday

A little late but Happy Birthday

Craigslist Posting 7 Days ago. Steuben County : 30 acres of prime hunting in steuben county, backs up to 2500 acre corn field. unit 8x. only 2 hunters allowed,carry your own insurance, 650.00 per person. can text pics of the property https://rochester.craigslist.org/wan/d/hunting-lease-available/6278356564.html

Hunting and Trapping News - Bowhunters - Help Monitor Deer and Other Wildlife 08/17/2017 Bowhunters: Help Monitor Deer and Other Wildlife Populations Participate in DEC's Bowhunter Sighting Log Last year, 3,805 bowhunters from across the state participated in the Bowhunter Sighting Log and provided valuable data to aid DEC biologists with long-term monitoring of deer and other wildlife populations. Participants logged 186,110 hours afield and recorded seeing 120,067 deer, 47,772 turkeys, 2,698 ruffed grouse, 2,232 coyotes, 1,376 red fox, 1,323 raccoons, 446 fisher, 382 gray fox, 339 black bear, 128 bobcat, 7 river otter, and 5 moose. We are gearing up for the 2017 Bowhunter Sighting Log and welcome new participants. If you hunt during the bow season with a vertical bow or crossbow and have not participated before but would like to participate, send us an email ([email protected], subject: BowLog) by August 31. Include your name, address, hunter ID (back tag number), and the county where you primarily hunt.