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http://www.winchesterguns.com/news/articles/132-year-old-model-1873-found-against-a-tree-at-great-basin-nati.html Original story of the "Forgotten Winchester." 132-year-old Model 1873 found against a tree at Great Basin National Park. Recently employees of the National Park Service found an original Winchester Model 1873 rifle leaning against a gnarled juniper tree in a remote part of the sprawling Great Basin National Park in Nevada. According to Nichole Andler, Chief of Interpretation at Great Basin National Park, “The rifle, exposed for all those years to sun, wind, snow and rain, was found leaning against a tree in the park. The cracked wood stock, weathered to grey, and the brown rusted barrel blended into the colors of the old juniper tree in a remote rocky outcrop, keeping the rifle hidden for many years.” “Engraved on the rifle is 'Model 1873,' identifying it distinctly as a Winchester Model 1873 repeating rifle,” continued Andler. “The serial number on the lower tang corresponds in Winchester records held at the Center for the West at the Cody Firearms Museum in Cody, Wyoming, with a manufacture and shipping date of 1882. But the detailed history of this rifle is as yet unknown.” While the specific history of the aged Winchester rifle is as yet unknown, the opportunities for speculation are rich. Perhaps it belonged to a lone cowboy riding the high range. Perhaps it was set aside by a sourdough prospector in his search for a vein of rich ore. Whatever the actual story, it has the makings of a great campfire tale.

It appears it never got passed by the assembly and forwarded to King Andy to sign. Looks like it got kicked back to the DEC: Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE Jun 07, 2018 referred to environmental conservation delivered to assembly passed senate Jun 06, 2018 ordered to third reading cal.1536 Jun 05, 2018 committee discharged and committed to rules Jan 03, 2018 referred to environmental conservation

Might be time to go "magnet fishing"

senate Bill S1927 2017-2018 Legislative Session Moratorium on the prohibition of feeding white-tailed deer in Sullivan county SUMMARY OF PROVISION : This bill amends environmental conservation law to impose a moratorium on the prohibition of feeding white-tailed deer. The moratorium shall continue in existence until January 1, 2024 or until the legislature determines, through legislative action, that the white-tailed deer population in Sullivan County has increased in such an amount as to warrant the removal of such moratorium prior to January 1, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2017/s1927 Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE Jun 07, 2018 referred to environmental conservation delivered to assembly passed senate Jun 06, 2018 ordered to third reading cal.1536 Jun 05, 2018 committee discharged and committed to rules Jan 03, 2018 referred to environmental conservation Jan 11, 2017 referred to environmental conservation

Great job Taco...….I am one of those lowly Jets fans also but pulling for the Chiefs this weekend. I think they deserve it

Typically they do not. Usually at the time the sh**t hits the fan the farthest thing from their minds is sticking the foam in their ears and that is about all they are offered.

I hope to go just to check out prices. Prices tend to depend on how many buyers are there, what they are looking for, the quality and quantity of the fur. A good example would be if you have three buyers looking for coyotes and they start bidding against each other the prices can get quite high. If only one buyer is buying coyotes the prices tend to be a little lower. It is a gamble for sure but you are not required to sell at the price offered and can take your hides home with you for another day. If I make it to check out the prices I will try to post what I find out.

No misunderstanding or offense taken.. Just adding my .02 cents based on my experiences.

Are those "buck nutts"??

Here is a opportunity to get an understanding of how the "fur" industry operates. A ton of new "predator" hunters are out and about and some I have come across do not have a clue what to do with a coyote or fox once they shoot one. Some say they will have it mounted, some say have it tanned, some just leave them lay , throw them in a hedgerow somewhere, or give them to a taxidermist. There is a market for them but one should have some idea of how to handle them, what what they should look like, and what to expect as far as their value. A fur auction is a good place to observe, ask questions, and to get somewhat of a understanding off how the process goes. There are no fees to get in, no "guest" speakers, or anyone trying to sell you something, (except maybe a raffle ticket) and provides an opportunity to witness the process and ask questions. This particular auction is a great place to observe and they also usually have a kitchen with coffee, donuts, hots, hamburgers etc. They move a significant amount of fur through there of all types and you can stay as long as you like. It does get crowed once in awhile but there is usually enough room to accommodate anyone that shows up. Note: The $10.00 charge listed below only applies if you are selling fur. These are the GVTA auctions listed. January 19, 2020 - Genesee Valley Trappers Association Fur Auction at the Clubhouse, 4462 County Road 32 (3 miles east of Honeoye, south of 20A), Honeoye, NY (6:30 am fur checkin/10:00 am auction) ($10.00 charge for non-members) (For information call Tom Miller, 585-229-4759) February 16. 2020- Genesee Valley Trappers Association Fur Auction at the Clubhouse, 4462 County Road 32 (3 miles east of Honeoye, south of 20A), Honeoye, NY (6:30 am fur checkin/10:00 am auction) ($10.00 charge for non-members) (For information call Tom Miller, 585-229-4759) March 15, 2020 - Genesee Valley Trappers Association Fur Auction at the Clubhouse, 4462 County Road 32 (3 miles east of Honeoye, south of 20A), Honeoye, NY (6:30 am fur checkin/10:00 am auction) ($10.00 charge for non-members) (For information call Tom Miller, 585-229-4759)

As a rule I have found that "good" and "cheap" are two words that don't compliment each other. I tend to look for "effective" and "reasonable" which most times can be quite challenging.

You could very well be right as far as muzzle brake is concerned but I chose to build mine as a hunting rifle with a conventional barrel and can tell you there is a significant difference between the 16", 18" and 20" barrels. The .223/5.56 in any rifle does not have a lot of recoil to begin with. The muzzle brake design was for the military to reduce recoil so they could shoot more accurate when shooting fast. Never said you were arrogant....I have had my hands on a few also and that is why I recommended he or anyone else looking to buy to shoot a 16" before buying one and I certainly wouldn't recommend one to a first time plinker but this is free country and to each their own.

On their website they have drop down lists for caliber, bullet style, bullet weight, and what it's intended use is. Not something I would be interested but definitely a different concept. I agree 100 % but there are a ton of people that do not reload, want to make the investment, or to take the time to learn how. I am sure they will have some suckers on the hook.

Not sure if anyone would be interested but Federal has a new "custom shop" where you can order specific loads to fit your needs for some rifle & shotguns loads. They appear to be pretty pricey @ $100 per box of 20 and probably wouldn't be something everyone would be interested in but some might. https://www.federalpremium.com/custom-shop/custom-rifle-ammo/

Not sure if it is but it looks like; and the specs. indicate it is a 16" barrel. You nor your bride will enjoy shooting a 16" barrel. They are extremely loud to shoot and make plinking somewhat of a chore. When I built mine I started with a 16" and couldn't stand to shoot it. I ended rebuilding with a 20" which is 10 times better. A 16" is ok for hunting but if plinking is a consideration you may want to shoot a 16" before making the leap.

DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Forest Ranger Actions from Dec. 20, 2019 to Jan. 5, 2020 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from the backcountry. In 2018, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 346 search and rescue missions, extinguished 105 wildfires that burned a total of 845 acres, participated in 24 prescribed fires that burned and rejuvenated 610 acres, and worked on cases that resulted in 2,354 tickets or arrests

Opportunity to Share Information to Help Protect Natural Resources St. Lawrence River Watershed Project (leaves DEC website) partners, including the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), today released a survey seeking input from New Yorkers with knowledge of the watershed. The short online survey (leaves DEC website) seeks information from the public about interactions with these land and water resources, and how a revitalization plan can address regional concerns. The survey will be open until January 15, 2020. Survey results will help guide St. Lawrence River Watershed Project partners in the development of a revitalization plan. The watershed planning process gives communities in the area a chance to consider projects that could spark natural resource protection, economic investment, regional sustainability, and community revitalization. The St. Lawrence Watershed lies at the border of New York State and Canada. The St. Lawrence River serves as the gateway between the North Atlantic and the Great Lakes. At its most downstream point in the United States, the Saint Lawrence drains an area of nearly 300,000 square miles. The area within New York State covered by the watershed revitalization plan includes a 5,600-square-mile region that spans the northern and western Adirondack mountains and the lake plains of the St. Lawrence Valley, including the villages and cities of Clayton, Alexandria Bay, Theresa, Potsdam, Canton, Tupper Lake, Paul Smith's, Ogdensburg, Malone, and Massena. To learn more about the St. Lawrence River watershed, contact Emily Sheridan, Eastern Great Lakes Watershed coordinator, at 315-785-2382 / email: [email protected].

Like yours... ours will be a somber one but I hope all the forum members will be able to make the best of their Christmas and happy times will prevail. Being surrounded by family is part of the Christmas spirit and I hope everyone here has the opportunity to spend it with loved ones. We will have plenty of family around to share the day and make the best of it that we can. I hope everyone (including Storm/007) has a very Merry Christmas and the upcoming year is a safe and prosperous one for all.

https://www.gon.com/hunting/200-inch-southwest-georgia-17-pointer?fbclid=IwAR17ntttYuRh9WFWOG6NnVCnuvAQvgm5zZDHAuv6PCDIIT7FHgNpOjcObN8

Sometimes mother nature is not kind and the results are not always pretty. Here is a fox that coyotes destroyed when it couldn't even defend itself. Coyotes are not politically correct.

Nice catch I would like to get some sets out here but the ground is just saturated with water and the melting snow isn't helping much.

Ice Age Coming to Chenango Valley State Park in Southern Tier Crews at Chenango Valley State Park are setting up what is likely the largest refrigerated outdoor ice rink in North America to host the annual Binghamton Pond Festival, an ice hockey tournament begun in 2016 that has grown to draw youth and adult teams from New York State and beyond. At 24,200 square feet, this mechanically-generated ice sheet is more than 40 percent larger than the temporary outdoor facilities set up by the National Hockey League, and has helped the four-year-old festival attract adult and youth teams from as far away as California and Texas. "In addition to creating the wintertime fun, the multi-weekend hockey festival donates money to various youth programs including more than $23,000 so far to fight youth suicide." said Joanne Weir, development director of the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier. The money supports the association’s DFID (Do It For Daron) program, named after a 14-year-old who died by suicide. Pond Fest starts January 11 at the 1,137-acre park along the Chenango River, which also features sledding and cross-country skiing in the winter. The park’s two lakes – Chenango and Lily – were formed as glaciers retreated at the end of the most recent Ice Age. Learn more about the festival and other stories at State Parks at the NYS Parks Blog.

..Survey of LGBTQ Historic Sites in New York City Continues State Parks will continue an ongoing survey of places in New York City relevant to LGBTQ history for potential inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places with the support of a $25,000 federal grant State Parks has subcontracted the register listing project to the not-for-profit NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project, which so far has documented nearly 250 sites across the city, including residences, stores, performance venues, bars and restaurants, organizational and community spaces, medical facilities, and cultural and educational institutions. The project has outlined these locations on its website http://www.nyclgbtsites.org/ and disseminates its content through social media at @nyclgbtsites. Learn more

Not from the DEC but the State Office of Parks Field Trip Grants Available Teachers! Take your students on a winter excursion or plan now for spring field trips. The Connect Kids to Parks field trip grants are available throughout the year for trips to state parks and historic sites. For field trip itinerary ideas and to how to apply for a grant visit parks.ny.gov.