Steve D

Not into elephants but that is pretty snazzy

Is that true??? They still have a 2019 schedule. https://www.northpoleny.com/

Sorry for the mistake. I wasn't pointing any fingers or insinuating anything. I am overweight by about 10 lbs. myself but am far from being "big boned" . Just doesn't look like something I would be interested but I am sure some will like them and find the right situation(s) to use them.

As much as I try I can see no advantage to one of these. While they are a lot lighter than any stand I just cannot visualize sitting in a tree with one for any length of time and expect to be comfortable. Once I am in the swing of things I can be in my climber and comfortable in just about the amount of time it would take to climb with one of these. I would be interested in reading reviews from actual users but am pretty sure it is something I would not be interested in. I will stick with the extra weight of the climber which really isn't that much. Good luck to those that give it a shot. I would be willing to bet not to may fat guys will use it.

Town of Boonville Oneida County Water Rescue: On June 19 at approximately 4:50 p.m., while recreating with friends and family at Pixley Falls State Park, off-duty Forest Ranger Lieutenant Gregory Hoag observed two children swimming near the falls. The current below the falls was significant and caught the children by surprise, pulling them dangerously close to the cascading water. One of the two children, a seven-year-old boy, was suddenly pulled under by the current. Lt. Hoag sprinted to the base of the falls and jumped in, locating the boy moments later, and pulling him out of the water. Simultaneously, the boy's sister attempted to help her brother and was also overcome. Oneida City School District teacher Peter Gillander was nearby and jumped in and rescued the second child. Hoag brought the young boy to shore where he indicated he did not feel well. With no cell service at this location, Hoag asked Gillander to go to the park entrance to call Oneida County 911. The boy was transported to the local hospital for precautionary reasons, and Hoag was informed later that evening by New York State Police that the two children were in good condition. Town of Fort Ann Washington County Recovery: On June 24 at 11:11 a.m., Washington County 911 contacted DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch regarding a broken cell phone call that originated with Warren County 911. The caller stated that a female hiker from Voorheesville was suffering a cardiac event. Coordinates were obtained, placing the party at Shelving Rock Mountain. Forest Rangers Logan Quinn and Joseph Hess responded. Forest Ranger Quinn reached the coordinates and requested dispatch to re-contact the caller for their location. Dispatch attempted to call the reporting party and texted. Ranger Quinn reached the hiking party at the summit of Shelving Rock at 12:22 p.m., and immediately began assisting with CPR, which had been in progress for approximately one hour. Bay Ridge Advanced Life Support EMS personnel arrived a few minutes later. The 51-year-old hiker was declared deceased at 12:36 p.m. DEC's Bureau of Environmental Crimes Investigation (BECI) investigators and the Washington County Coroner's Office were notified and responded. The incident concluded at 2:36 p.m.

Looks like a great turnout. Would have loved to be there to meet you guys but family obligations kept me away. Looks like everyone enjoyed themselves and that's all that matters.

It helps to have a tack driver of a rifle. It is not uncommon to have two or three rounds touching each other on paper at 100 yds. with my Browning A-bolt.

After listening to all the "hype" about v-max bullets for coyote and fox I decided to try them. After just about cutting a fox in half and shooting a coyote with a exit hole the size of a softball I quickly came to the conclusion that they were not a "varmint" round. One way I use to check how any bullet will perform is to fill a milk jug with water and shoot it at the yardage I expect to shoot at. At 100-150 yards the V-max bullets leaves nothing but pieces of the jug(s). At the time I was hunting deer with a 30.06. After shooting two deer with it with solid hits and having to track them 75-100 yards I started thinking about the .223. I had read about others using them but had my doubts because of all the "hype' on the larger calibers The following season on different days I shot two deer from the same tree stand as I did with the 30.06. One fell over right where it was shot and the other folded up within 25 yards of being hit. Each one I have shot with the .223 has been in the vitals and the internal damage to the lungs and or heart have been devastating. I realize they are not for everyone and probably not the best choice for in the woods but in open areas they have demonstrated more than sufficient knock down power. When I hunt the woods I use a shotgun but in open areas with the opportunity for a longer shot I will pick the .223. No meat damage, instant kills, little or no tracking, all lead to a successful hunt and there all kinds of loads that can be used for a variety of critters and conditions; plus it is a fairly inexpensive, fun caliber to shoot. That is why I own two.

What do you think is more popular small game hunting or big game hunting and why is it that way ? Overall I would have to say deer hunting. One of reasons I would say is the number of implements available and the length of the season(s). Myself however put deer hunting last. If I had to pick one it would be predator hunting. # 2 would be small game especially grouse. Deer hunting for me is "just something to do" outside. I could care less if I ever shot another deer but always go in hopes of getting a trophy or having a "new" experience. About the only part of deer hunting I can say I enjoy is bow season. After bow season I would much rather be doing something else like running a trap line, predator hunting, or chasing some grouse.

To bad it is a real lousy day but hope you all can make the best of it Happy birthday to all.

No experience with the trail mower but I did own one of their finish mowers. Mine was a piece of junk and I spent more time making repairs than using it. Pretty hard to get parts if you need them. You almost always have to order because most local places or big box stores don't carry them. Finally gave up on it after a couple of seasons. Maybe the trail is a better design and the fact that it wouldn't get used as often may make it last longer.

That is almost always the shot I try to take regardless of what I am shooting. The draw back to them is if they hit something along the way they tend to break up and won't make it to the target. I always shoot for the lungs and or heart to get a clean kill with less or no meat loss. Bow, shotgun, or rifle, I shoot for the same spot.

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Just my 2 cents and it probably isn't worth any more. Most night vision scopes and some thermals add approx. 2 +/- lbs. to the weight of the rifle. Considering your typical ar weighs in the 8 lb. range you will end of lugging around 10 or more lbs. and will probably end up also carrying a tripod around adding another lb. or two and one more thing to carry. Another option is thermal for scanning and a lightweight red light for shooting. I carry a lightweight rifle with a lightweight red light, scan with the thermal if I feel like carrying it; and shoot offhand so I do not need a bi or tripod but then again I try to keep my shots to a 100 yards or less. Normally the red light will not spook them unless it is to bright. I only keep the outer edge of the beam on them when the are coming in and only hit them with the light when ready to shoot. A lot of the newer lights have dimmer controls on them which makes it a easier to control the brightness. I try to keep things as simple and lightweight as possible but I also know of a few that carry all that stuff around night after night.

I have two daughters. One lives in Arizona and the other in Buffalo. The one from Buffalo took us out for a nice dinner on Thursday night and left a gift for me to open today. I guess we raised them right 1.75 liter

The Becoming An Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Workshop is scheduled for September 13-15, 2019 at the YMCA Silver Bay Retreat in the Adirondacks. DEC will release registration materials and course options online and via e-mail on Monday, June 17. Registration will be based on a lottery. The deadline to register is July 1.

I am no snake expert for sure and my tendency is to look at them through some form of firearm sight or down the handle of a shovel. The video indicates they are born with a rattle.

In these parts it would be a dead snake. Since it does not have a rattle it is probably not a Eastern Massasauga It could be a eastern hognose snake also know as a puff adder and have been known to show aggression along with rolling over on their back and playing dead. The only place I have seen them in in the southertier.

I have shot 6 deer with a .223/60 grain v-max. The longest shot was 225 yards and the closest was 75 yards. All dropped in their tracks or went less than 50 yards. It has often been criticized for being to small of a round and caliber but for me results matter.

Only drawback I can visualize is if it should get wet. How about one of these:

NY Assembly votes to give driver’s licenses for immigrants: “This bill is common sense,” said Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, D-Bronx and sponsor of the legislation. “It is in the best interests of the entire state of New York and it responds to the contributions of our immigrant families.” Republicans countered that the state has no duty to give licenses to immigrants who broke federal immigration laws. Some also questioned whether immigrants would use the licenses to try to register to vote, or whether terrorists might seek to obtain a state license Wednesday’s vote in the Assembly was 86-47. Assembly Bill Would Have State Fund Kidney Trans­plants For Un­doc­u­mented Im­mi­grants By Michael Herzenberg PUBLISHED 11:43 AM ET Jun. 12, 2019 PUBLISHED 11:43 AM EDT Jun. 12, 2019 New York State pays for Barrera's dialysis through what's known as emergency Medicaid, but his wife contacted her local state assemblyman, Felix Ortiz, hoping for a more permanent solution. “On a state level, we must move forward,” says Ortiz, who represents Sunset Park and Red Hook in Brooklyn. The Democrat has introduced legislation that would authorize the state to pay for kidney transplants for undocumented immigrants, provided they have gone through two years of state-funded emergency dialysis. He estimates 200 to 300 people in the city would be helped by the measure. The bill is backed by the Business Council of New York State, the state’s largest business organization, as well as several labor unions. Cuomo said Wednesday that he’ll sign if it passes the Senate before lawmakers adjourn next week.

Old Forge....Something for everyone

Headed out in a little bit for my 8th cut of the season and probably my first sunburn while my fanatic neighbor is on his 16th cut. My lawn is still a really nice green while his is shown signs of turning brown. I am jealous so I am going to lower the deck and cut it low. Watering is out of the question. I do not want to increase the number of times I have to circle the yard each week. While short green grass is nice... brown grass is a beautiful thing.

Saw my first one this morning. Funny how now they are cute and 4-5 months from now will be viewed as potential jerky.