Steve D

The first thing to do is contact your propane supplier. There is a good chance they will "move" it for you. install the required line, and pressure test inside and out for next to nothing. Most companies will only fill tanks that they own. I am pretty sure it is a requirement to pressure test on each install. Every time we have changed suppliers they put a new regulator on and pressure test.

Who is the idiot???

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I have a 8N & 8M if anybody needs them

Good Luck to Dad and you still have some time with the bow when it warms up later in the week but if you are like me you are due for a break.

We made up the difference here in 8H & N

Send it!!!!!!!

Well boys & girls it is finally over(at least here). It is sad to see it end but I am glad it is over. I am hoping they are right on their forecast for warmer weather towards the end of the week. If so I will go back at it with the bow and climber after a couple days rest. This sitting on the ground hunting is for the birds and it's been to cold and windy for me to be in a tree.Congratulations to all the members that were successful in filling your tag(s) this year.

Not as high as some would like but a hell of lot more than I will ever get deer hunting.

Nice morning to be out but somebody didn't tell the deer on this end. Headed out in a bit for the final fling of gun season.

Browning Hi-Power .40 S&W. Cabelas thinsulate coveralls. My go to when it gets real cold. Lightweight & warm but you can't walk real far in them without sweating your tail off unless you take it slow & easy.

Started off snowy & cold but by 8:00 the wind kicked up and it got pretty cold. About 7:45 someone cut loose just to the south of me with 5 shots, a pause and then 2 more. When I got to the road at 11:00 two guys were dragging a decent 6 point to their vehicle. Gotta love state land.

Made it out for an afternoon sit. I saw 4 on the neighboring property with no access and couldn't see any horns. Had two doe sneak through the thick stuff and couldn't get a shot. Saw a doe on the way out and a flag behind her. After hours so I didn't even try a shot. First time ever but right around 4:00 I had two coon climb up a tree close by and started pigging out on wild grapes. Strange season without a doubt. I'll be out in the morning probably on some state land hoping someone is out moving them around and I will be able to get lucky. Good luck to all those going tomorrow and dress warm.

I could pick a couple on this site who I think would qualify but the next person may not agree. Maybe we should think about this before even thinking about who may or may not qualify: Great hunters set themselves apart by demonstrating these traits Honesty This doesn't mean you have to tell everyone where you're hunting or how big that buck is that you have on trail camera. We do ask, though, that you avoid over-exaggerating your stories. Ethics You're not surprised ethics made it on a list of top hunting traits. but this one isn't as straight forward as it may seem. Here's one of those great examples where 100 hunters will tell you 100 different things. The best advice? Don't take a shot beyond your skill level. Don't cheat. And don't be wasteful A Habit of Thinking About Safety Many hunters get confused about this. The first goal of every hunt is not to bag a giant trophy. Rather, it's simply to return home to your family. Every hunt that ends safely is a successful hunt. Respect Respect, in this sense, has two parts. We must be respectful of the animals we're pursuing. They're not for our abuse. In the same regard, we must be respectful of people. Persistence Where persistence differs from patience is when circumstances don't go our way. Persistence is that "stick-to-it-iveness" that gets us back up after a defeat or in the face of difficult odds. It's often easier to be patient when waiting for that big buck you captured on camera. Persistence is missing that buck and going back again, and again. Never giving up. Practice Not so much an attribute, per se, but something every great hunter swears by. You must be diligent with your practice if you want to succeed as a hunter. This is true not just during the season. It's also not simply shooting. Practice and prepare yourself physically and mentally as well. Getting both your body and mind in the right place will help you maximize your odds of a successfully filled tag. Willingness to be an Educator You could also say hunters should avoid being selfish. This is perhaps one of the most important traits on our list. Whether it's your time, your skills, your knowledge or any other resource, don't hesitate to share with someone. Introduce someone new to the world of hunting. Educate an anti-hunting family member or friend on the benefits of hunting for both animals and people. Always be willing to help get the youth involved and teach them respect for the sport and proper techniques. Humility You won't bag a trophy every time. Become used to that idea. And if you do tag a giant? Well, don't be a jerk about it. Hunt long enough and you'll know that what goes around comes around. Whether that's with a hard time over a missed bird or gloating over the biggest bull of the year. Sense of Humor This trait is often overlooked, but it definitely deserves to be on the list. A great hunter will stay upbeat, positive, and be able to laugh off whatever error they just made. It seems like the folks who can relax and enjoy themselves are the ones who succeed.

Happy birthday

Nice Shooting

Made it out for a morning sit to try and beat the 30 mph winds expected this afternoon. It turned out to be a complete flop. I didn't see a single track on the way in and after sitting for a couple of hours walked the entire top of the hill. I didn't see a single track on the entire hill. on the way back, or on the way in. They must be hunkered down some where because they sure don't seem to be moving in this area:

No apologies needed. Everyone has a reason for doing things and I was jut trying to understand it not criticize it for being right or wrong.

I guess a lot do it and have their own reason for doing so. I was just trying to understand it. My brother in law does the same thing just to be early and plays with his phone until sunrise.

I was just asking.... no reason to get your shorts in a bunch. Go in at midnight for all I care. I just thought maybe I could learn something and I guess I did.

Trust me they are not going to do any more than they have to. A few years ago I found a big dead buck that someone shot, cut the antlers off, and left it lay. They also left the hacksaw blades lying right next to the deer. I called the DEC to report it and a officer came out and took all the information. When I asked if he wanted to see the deer or collect the hacksaw blades he replied no need. Before he left he asked if I would get them but to be careful handling them in case they could find prints. I went out and picked up the hacksaw blades with a pair of needle nose pliers and placed them in a zip lock bag. It took three telephone calls to get them to come out and pick up the blades. They picked up the blades, placed them in a paper bag, and thanked me for reporting it. I asked if they could at least let me know if they found anything out. To this day I don't know if they found anything or even tried. If they can catch you in the act or close to it they will react but I don't think to many are going to go out of their way to collect evidence unless they are sure they have a case.

Please educate me. Why would you be in a stand 2 1/2 hrs. before sun up? Just curious.

I'll be out until the wind picks up again. We are not suppose to get much snow at all but boy I hate that wind.

I have to believe that somehow or some way it is against his religion or his way of busting balls.

Me to.…... didn't see a thing this afternoon