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It would be safe to presume if they are guides and have dogs they have rabbits to hunt. More than likely they are snowshoe rabbits which are nothing like hunting a cottontail. Be prepared for some long runs and possibly walking in snow up to your you know what. Rabbits can pretty much be found in any part of the state if you can find someone to hook up with that has dogs. Some good hunting can be found in the Tug Hill area....but again mostly snowshoes with a cottontail here and there.

I am a BIG fan of the .22 mag for varmint hunting using the V-max bullets: But I gotta tell you I would be looking at the .17 WSM for my next rim fire Varmint Rifle. Ballistics are awesome, Reviews are good and the only thing holding me back from owning one is the fact semi-autos are not readily available at a working mans price, and I am not looking to re-mortgage the house.

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Wonderful pictures..love the eagle & the mink

Hope it is a great day for you!

I do not have knowledge on this subject but here is some "state" info from the board of health for what is worth: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/fish/health_advisories/ Finger Lakes Region Advice Don't see your waterbody listed in the table? If there is no specific advice for a particular waterbody, follow the general advice, which is to eat up to four, half pound meals a month of fish. Waterbody 1 (County) Fish Men Over 15 & Women Over 50 Women Under 50 & Children Under 15 Chemicals of Concern All waters NOT listed (Finger Lakes Region) All fish Up to 4 meals/month Up to 4 meals/month Canadice Lake (Ontario) Lake trout Greater than 23", DON'T EAT; Less than 23", up to 1 meal/month DON'T EAT PCBs Brown trout Up to 1 meal/month DON'T EAT PCBs All other fish Up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT PCBs Chenango River (Broome, Chenango, Madison) Walleye Greater than 22", up to 1 meal/month; Less than 22", up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT Mercury All other fish Up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT Mercury Irondequoit Bay (Monroe) White perch, White sucker Up to 1 meal/month DON'T EAT PCBs, Mirex, Dioxin Lake trout Greater than 25", up to 1 meal/month; Less than 25", up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT PCBs, Mirex, Dioxin Carp, Channel catfish DON'T EAT DON'T EAT PCBs, Mirex, Dioxin Brown trout Greater than 20", up to 1 meal/month; Less than 20", up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT PCBs, Mirex, Dioxin All other fish Up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT PCBs, Mirex, Dioxin Koppers Pond (Chemung) Carp Up to 1 meal/month DON'T EAT PCBs All other fish Up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT PCBs Lake Ontario 2 (Niagara, Oswego, Monroe, Jefferson, Orleans, Wayne, Cayuga) White sucker Up to 1 meal/month DON'T EAT PCBs, Mirex, Dioxin White perch East of Point Breeze, up to 1 meal/month; West of Point Breeze, DON'T EAT DON'T EAT PCBs, Mirex, Dioxin Lake trout Greater than 25", up to 1 meal/month; Less than 25", up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT PCBs, Mirex, Dioxin Carp, Channel catfish DON'T EAT DON'T EAT PCBs, Mirex, Dioxin Brown trout Greater than 20", up to 1 meal/month; Less than 20", up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT PCBs, Mirex, Dioxin All other fish Up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT PCBs, Mirex, Dioxin Onondaga Lake (Onondaga) Walleye DON'T EAT DON'T EAT PCBs, Mercury Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass Greater than 15", DON'T EAT; Less than 15", up to 1 meal/month DON'T EAT PCBs, Mercury Carp, Channel catfish, White perch DON'T EAT DON'T EAT PCBs, Mercury, Dioxin Brown bullhead, Pumpkinseed sunfish Up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT PCBs, Mercury All other fish Up to 1 meal/month DON'T EAT PCBs, Mercury, Dioxin Rushford Lake (Allegany) Walleye Up to 1 meal/month DON'T EAT Mercury All other fish Up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT Mercury Seneca River, downstream of Lock 24 at Baldwinsville (Onondaga) Walleye DON'T EAT DON'T EAT PCBs, Mercury Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass Greater than 15", DON'T EAT; Less than 15", up to 1 meal/month DON'T EAT PCBs, Mercury Carp, Channel catfish, White perch DON'T EAT DON'T EAT PCBs, Mercury, Dioxin Brown bullhead, Pumpkinseed sunfish Up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT PCBs, Mercury All other fish Up to 1 meal/month DON'T EAT PCBs, Mercury, Dioxin Skaneateles Creek, Skaneateles Lake Dam at Skaneateles to Seneca River (Onondaga, Cayuga) Brown trout Greater than 10", up to 1 meal/month; Less than 10", up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT PCBs All other fish Up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT PCBs Susquehanna River (Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Tioga, Otsego) Walleye Greater than 22", up to 1 meal/month; Less than 22", up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT Mercury All other fish Up to 4 meals/month DON'T EAT Mercury

I am lucky I could see my house at that distance let alone a woodchuck. Hell of a shot either way when I thought my personal long of 225 yds. on a whitetail was good.

My goal doesn't change from year to year. It is to spend as much time as possible in the woods during the transition period between "summer" and "winter". It is the nicest and prettiest time of year for me. If I shoot a deer ok... if not...there is always gun season. One I might add this year is to stay tick free. Hopefully they will all drown or wash away.

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DEC Announces Summer 2017 Oak Wilt Management Actions in New York State 06/19/2017 DEC Announces Summer 2017 Oak Wilt Management Actions in New York State State Encourages the Public to Report Oak Trees Losing Leaves in July and August State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced plans to manage the spread of the invasive species that causes oak wilt disease and confirmed that the 15 trees infected by oak wilt in New York during 2016 have been removed. DEC is continuing to monitor for additional infection sites in cooperation with state and local partners, including the Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) at Cornell University, and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (DAM). "Without the support of the Department of Agriculture and Markets and Cornell University, these oak wilt infections may have gone unnoticed and the potential for spreading throughout New York State could have led to a significant loss of oak trees," said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. "Continued collaboration with our state and local partners is critical to protecting our rural and community forests." DEC identified potential infection sites, collected samples, and submitted them to Cornell University for analysis. Cornell's PDDC staff conducted tests to confirm or rule out the presence of oak wilt. The funding for this work was provided by DAM through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. PDDC will continue to test submitted samples throughout the 2017 growing season while working to streamline and testing procedures. DEC is dedicating four additional staff to oak wilt this summer. Crews will monitor trees in the protective zones near infection centers and watch for oak wilt symptoms to track the spread of oak wilt in the areas where it was detected last year. DEC will also be conducting aerial surveys in July and September over the protective zones, in the lower Hudson Valley, and the Southern Tier to look for symptomatic trees. DEC staff will visit symptomatic trees detected in aerial surveys and by landowners to determine if a sample should be taken. DEC plans to take 200 oak wilt samples this year, which will be sent to Cornell for processing. DEC is also working with partners to plan a public oak wilt symposium for this fall. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, "We are pleased to support our partners at DEC and Cornell University and their continued efforts to identify and monitor for oak wilt in our trees. Working together, we can better manage these types of threats to our natural resources. I encourage the public to also be proactive in helping us watch for and report any signs of oak wilt." Governor Cuomo increased funding for invasive species control to $12 million from the Environmental Protection Fund in the 2017-18 State Budget, including a $2 million grant program for communities and groups across New York. Invasive species are detrimental because of their ability to reproduce quickly, outcompete native species, and adapt to new environments. Because invasive species did not evolve with the other species in their new location, they often do not have natural predators and diseases that would normally control their population within their native habitat. Economists estimate that invasive species cost the United States more than $120 billion in damages every year. Senator Tom O'Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), Chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, said, "We are grateful for these ongoing efforts by the state departments of Agriculture and Environmental Conservation, in partnership with Cornell University, to protect New York State's oak trees and the overall health and vitality of our forests." New York State Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee Chairman Steve Englebright said, "Thanks to the DEC and its state and local partners for their comprehensive response to the occurrence of oak wilt disease in New York State. Through monitoring, identification, evaluation and removal, the DEC has been a proactive leader in the management of this immense threat to our state's oak resources. Oak wilt monitoring and management is a true group effort with the invaluable assistance of the Department of Agriculture and Markets, Cornell University, local and city governments, arbor professionals and even our state's citizens who are asked to report trees that suddenly lose their leaves during the summer months." Kings County Joseph Charap, Director of Horticulture at Green-Wood Cemetery and his staff worked with DEC to monitor for additional signs of oak wilt after the disease was confirmed on the property last July. In January, cemetery staff removed and chipped the one infected tree detected. Charap worked with New York City Department of Parks and Recreation's (NYC Parks) to host workshops that educated tree care professionals on recognizing the signs of oak wilt and employing practices to prevent the spread of the disease. "We are proud to collaborate with DEC and NYC Parks to lead the way in fighting oak wilt in Brooklyn," said Charap. "We will continue to monitor our trees and remove any infected trees in the cemetery to help prevent further spread of this disease." NYC Parks is responsible for thousands of oak trees in Brooklyn and will play a leading role in monitoring for oak wilt. In addition, NYC Parks will also provide outreach materials to city parks to inform visitors about the disease. DEC is working with PDDC to train NYC Parks staff as an official oak wilt sample collector and assist DEC with field operations this year. Ontario County In January 2017, DEC regional staff dug a trench and installed a root graft barrier to prevent the spread of oak wilt through the infected tree's roots to other oaks. In March 2017, DEC contractors removed an infected tree and seven at-risk oaks close enough that their roots may have already been grafted. Suffolk County The Town of Southold met with DEC in January 2017, to discuss options for oak wilt management. After determining a course of action, the Southold Highway Department removed and disposed of an infected tree. Trenching and root graft barriers were not used because multiple infections were found in Suffolk County and additional information is needed to determine whether these activities will be effective. Instead, the stump of the infected tree was treated with herbicide to prevent further spread of the disease through root grafts. "The removal of the oak wilt infected tree was made easy through coordination with DEC," said Vincent Orlando, Southold Highway Superintendent. "DEC met with our staff to make sure we understood how to remove and dispose of the infected tree properly and safely." In Riverhead, Wildwood State Park removed an infected tree in February. The wood from the infected tree was covered with plastic and will remain covered for one year to prevent further spread by insects. The stump of the infected tree was also treated with herbicide. In West and Central Islip, DEC contractors removed the 11 infected trees detected last summer. The town hosted a meeting on behalf of DEC regarding the status of oak wilt in Islip last October, and has continued to educate staff and residents about the disease. Jim Heil, Commissioner of the Town of Islip's Environmental Conservation Department said, "Town of Islip officials have been cooperating with DEC on this issue. During the fall season, we conducted a separate collection of contaminated branches and twigs for disposal at the Town's Waste-to-Energy facility, in order to prevent the spread of oak wilt. The Town will continue to assist DEC in containing the spread of the disease." Oak wilt is a serious tree disease in the eastern United States, killing thousands of oaks each year in forests, woodlots, and home landscapes. Oak wilt is caused by a fungus, Ceratocystis fagacearum, which grows in the water conducting vessels of host trees, plugging up these vessels and preventing water transport. As water movement within the tree is slowed, the leaves wilt and drop off. DEC is encouraging the public to be on the lookout this summer for oak trees that suddenly lose all or most of their leaves during the months of July or August. These occurrences should be reported to DEC's Forest Health Information Line toll-free at 1-866-640-0652, or via email [email protected]. Submitting pictures of oaks showing symptoms of oak wilt is highly encouraged. For more information about oak wilt or the emergency orders, visit DEC's website

Canadian sniper breaks world record for longest confirmed kill shot in history: A Canadian sniper in Iraq has broken the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot in history. A member of the elite Special Forces unit, Joint Task Force 2, who has not been named, killed an Isis insurgent from 3,450 metres (2.1 miles) away. The shot broke the previous record, held by Craig Harrison, a member of the British armed forces, by almost 1000 metres. It took just under ten seconds for the bullet to hit the target and was fired from an elevated position. Whole story here: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/canadian-sniper-iraq-world-record-longest-kill-shot-rifle-military-a7802151.html

I didn't buy the "air skinner" but just used a air line with a tire inflator and thought it was quite useful compared to tugging and pulling the entire hide off. I only tried it once bit I think it saved a lot of work. Maybe try this:

A woman awakes during the night to find that her husband was not in bed. She puts on her dressing gown and goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a hot cup of coffee in front of him. He appears to be in deep thought, just staring and the wall. She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of his coffee.... "What's the matter, dear?" she whispers as she steps into the room. The husband looks up from his coffee, "I am just remembering when we first met 20 years ago and started dating. Do you remember back then?" he says solemnly. The wife is touched to tears thinking that her husband is so caring, so sensitive. "Yes, I do" she replies. The husband pauses. The words were not coming easily. "Do you remember when your father caught us in my car?" "Yes, I remember!" said the wife, lowering herself into a chair beside him. The husband continues. "Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said: "Either you marry my daughter, or I will send you to jail for 20 years?" "I remember that too" she replies softly. He wipes another tear from his cheek and says.... "I would have been released today!"

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If I purchase one can I use it to cash in my life insurance

One of these staked down at the hole entrance will get it coming or going #110 Victor Single Spring Conibear Trap

These could be interesting...New this year...Can't find any pricing info yet http://www.cuddeback.com/cuddelink cuddelink.mp4

Sure did....Something like this:

Having been in the military and combat I have had more than enough experience "blowing stuff up" as you put it. I don't need to blow stuff up to be patriotic. End of conversation for me.

Not sure where up there is but we have run into them real bad in the Adirondacks over 4th along with the deer flies. Don't know for sure but I suspect with the wet spring and the way they are around here there is a very good chance to run into them about anywhere.

Isis wouldn't either and they are real good at blowing things up. Me personally never considered blowing things up as a means of hunting.

In NY state coyotes are classified as a furbearer. Furbearers have a season and defined rules under which they can be hunted and or trapped. Even licensed wildlife nuisance control operators have to follow the "manner of taking and transporting" laws. Since there is not a tannerite season defined I would assume it would not be legal...especially out of season. I am not a big fan of the coyote but if I pursue it I will do it legally and within the confines of hunting guidelines to maintain my privilege to hunt and trap. If my family, property, or pets are threatened that would be a different story. Like it or not I play by the rules and don't believe "blowing them up" with anything falls in the category of following the rules. Until such time they are "unprotected" that is the way it is....at least for me. Sorry I ever started this thread.