Steve D

Don't know much about the "astrological date for the equinox" but around here the indications are for a early winter. Our burning bushes stared turning at the end of July which seems to be a good indicator. We have some Maples beginning to turn early, the golden rod is getting it's yellow tint, and the humming birds are hitting the feeders like crazy. Historically (here) they do that for a week or two before the get ready to migrate They were wrong last year but they may be closer to the mark this year. Just my opinion

Never heard of a Tristar Pretty sharp gun with good reviews. Better not be missing with it:

Most of the fast food is on 5&20 just east of Walmart all the way through town. A nice place would be Belhurst Castle Rt. 14 South just past the dorms: http://www.belhurst.com/

I was in NY city once and swore I would never go back. I saw more wackos in the few hrs. I was there than I have seen anywhere else. No offense to the people that live there but it definitely is not the place for me. Just like everywhere else it probably depends on where you go...and I was definitely in the wrong place.

Have done a lot of etching over the years and can tell you that the quality of yours is very good. Very difficult to do with a dremel or any type of hand tool. Good Job

Not for nothing but the one behind him on the right looks just as big or bigger. Would like to see the rest of him to!! Both are nice bucks!!!

Will probably get replaced with one of these: Kim Jong-un

Silently watching this issue to see how it goes. I bet when they start losing paid days off for "legal" holidays that were brought about by prominent history makers things will slow down. Give up Washington, Lincoln, and Martin Luther King days......Yeah right

Say "yes Dear: and hang it in the front yard.

Use to go up just for bear during the last 5 days in Sept. Always wanted to shoot one with the bow and spent quite a bit of time sitting over these and also tried some "other" fragrances a bear might like but could never get one to come in Even set on trails leading to the old Inlet Dump on the state land side with no luck. Only ones I ever see have success were the guys that would run with dogs and they covered a lot of miles and some rough territory. I think getting one is pretty much being lucky and being the right place at the right time.

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Put a set on my truck also and like them. I have been running Coopers for quite some time and have had good luck with them.

Check the DMP Targets and Your Chances of Being Selected for a Doe Tag before Applying This fall, we are increasing the statewide allocation of Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for antlerless harvest by about 11% over what we issued last year. See DMP Availability and Probability of Selection to review our target allocation of DMPs for each Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) and to anticipate your odds of being selected for a tag. There's no need to rush out to be first in line for a DMP, though. Your chances of obtaining a DMP remain the same throughout the entire application period. Just be sure to apply for a DMP before the October 1 deadline. For questions, contact the DMP Hotline (1-866-472-4332) or read about the DMP application process.

Your welcome..I try to post interesting finds I come across that may be of interest to others.

Town of Webb Herkimer County Wildland Rescue: On July 25 at 4 p.m., Herkimer County 911 transferred a call to DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch regarding a 66-year-old Honeoye Falls man who sustained a knee injury near the top of Bald Mountain. Forest Rangers Gary Miller and Luke Evans worked with local volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians to carry the injured man down one mile to a waiting ambulance. He was evaluated by ambulance personnel but was transported by his son to a hospital close to their home. All first responders were clear of the scene by 7 p.m. Town of Inlet Hamilton County Wildland Search: On July 25 at 8 p.m., Herkimer County 911 transferred a request to DEC Ray Brook Dispatch to find four lost campers from Limekiln Lake State Campground. Town of Inlet Police used sirens to attract the four Groton teenagers back to the road while two DEC Forest Rangers attempted to intercept the group. By 10:30 p.m., Rangers made contact with the group, determined they were well enough to hike out, and escorted the four back to the campground without further incident.

Big Bear in the City - Steuben County In the early morning hours of July 17, ECO Matthew Baker received a call from the Hornell Police Department requesting assistance with a black bear within the city limits. ECO Baker responded and spoke with a Hornell City Police Officer, who was standing by monitoring the bear from about 30 feet away as it was resting under a tree. Officer Baker contacted Lt. Matthew Lochner and DEC biologists for assistance with the bear, as he determined it would need to be tranquilized to safely remove it from city limits. ECO Baker and Hornell PD stood by, keeping the public away from the bear until the biologists arrived. The bear was successfully darted and tagged and weighed in at an impressive 340 pounds before being moved and released at a nearby state forest property. ECO Baker and the tranquilized bear

10/30 & 10/31 for sure and 11/1-11/6...hottest week in the season without a doubt

As least you still have about 1300 reasons to be happy. Happens to all of us at one time or another.

The Adirondack Wilderness is a wonderful place and there are a number of areas you can hunt and not see or hear another person. I have hunted a good portion from Woodgate, the Moose River area, and the Big moose area towards Stillwater Reservoir area, and have cross country skied other areas as well. One has to make a number of excursions to find the right place for them that would make them want to return but one thing to remember is to BE PREPARED. While it is a wonderful place it can turn into your worst nightmare in a matter of minutes. I could be happy about anywhere up there.

When this thread started I asked myself "I wonder if he checked the boat". Is it possible that is where they showed up?? Sounds like something I might do

These are pretty nifty for occasional use. I have one cheap ladder stand without a seat I use on occasion and also use it with that. Got mine at Runnings.

For me deer hunting with a gun is like seeing the same movie three times. You pretty know what to expect from year to year. Bow season on the other hand provides a new experience just about every time and seeing the transition from fall to winter is a great thing to witness. Definitely my favorite time of the year

I have the same winch in my garage but have no ceiling in the garage. I simply nailed two 2x4's horizontally across two roof supports, slid a piece of 3/4" steel pipe through the brackets on the winch and rest he pipe on the 2x4's. It sets about 2 feet above where a ceiling would be and the control hangs down to about eye level. Would only take about 15 minutes to move it need be.

Nice work...The one through the ice with the tip-up is unique.