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Thanks guys the tennis ball sounds like the way to go. The stand I plan on hunting has a rail, but things never work out so I have three others planned for back ups. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Mine is a Barnett raptor fx3. I’m keeping it in the 40yrd. range. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm going to be using my crossbow for the first time hunting this year.I'll be hunting out of a ladder or hang-on stand.I feel more comfortable shooting off a rest then free handed.I have one stand with a shooting rail,but want something i can use on the others. Anyone use a shooting rest or sticks in there stand?

I know the article said it’s safe to eat,but I don’t think I would be able to eat any venison from those or surrounding areas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s awesome!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I did a lot of nuisance trapping mostly raccoons and squirrels. The squirrels alway scraped there noses off on the cage. The raccoons just laid there like a dog. I caught a few stouts which where really cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cool birds but damn are they noisy when they have a nest. I have a pair in one of my trees they go nuts when I go back by it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve been doing 12-18 hour fasting 7 days a week for three months not only did I lose 42 pounds. My doctor cut my diabetes meds in half. She said keep it up and I’ll be off them altogether. Another 12-20 pounds and I’ll be a happy hunter. I’m going to try the carnivore diet for two weeks to see if it will knock the last few pounds off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve been using a gerber for years. This year I’m going old school with a buck 112 or a case trapper. I got hooked on the trappers over the winter so that will mostly be the first one out this year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This should work https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/121297.html You guys should sign up for the DEC emails they really don’t send that many and most of them are interesting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I just got an email from the DEC about that. DEC Delivers press release DEC Delivers Press Release - Information to keep you connected and informed from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Share or view as a web page || Update preferences or unsubscribe DEC Confirms Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in Putnam and Orange County Deer Disease is Not Transmissible to Humans; New Yorkers Encouraged to Report Sick or Dead Deer to DEC The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today confirmed that several white-tailed deer in the towns of Nelsonville and Cold Spring in Putnam County and near Goshen in Orange County died after contracting Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD). EHD is a viral disease of white-tailed deer that cannot be contracted by humans. EHD virus is carried by biting midges, small bugs often called no-see-ums or 'punkies.' Once infected with EHD, deer usually die within 36 hours. The disease is not spread from deer to deer or from deer to humans. DEC wildlife biologists collected half a dozen deer carcasses in Putnam County and submitted the carcasses to the Wildlife Health Unit for necropsy. Tissue samples were sent to the Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University where the preliminary diagnosis of EHD was confirmed. DEC also sent samples from four deer from Orange County where the preliminary diagnosis of EHD was confirmed. The EHD virus was first confirmed in New York in 2007 in Albany, Rensselaer, and Niagara counties, and in Rockland County in 2011. EHD outbreaks are most common in the late summer and early fall when midges are abundant. EHD symptoms include fever, hemorrhage in muscle or organs, swelling of the head, neck, tongue, and lips. A deer infected with EHD may appear lame or dehydrated. Frequently, infected deer will seek out water sources and many succumb near a water source. There is no treatment for nor means to prevent EHD. The dead deer do not serve as a source of infection for other animals. EHD outbreaks do not have a significant long-term impact on deer populations. EHD is endemic in the southern states where there are annual outbreaks, so some southern deer have developed immunity. Generally, in the northeast, EHD outbreaks occur sporadically and deer in New York have no immunity to this virus. Consequently, most EHD-infected deer in New York are expected to die. In the north, the first hard frost kills the midges that transmit the disease, ending the EHD outbreak. Hunters should not handle or eat any deer that appears sick or acts strangely. DEC will continue to monitor the situation. Sightings of sick or dying deer should be reported to the nearest DEC Regional Office or to an Environmental Conservation Police Officer. In addition, the Department of Agriculture and Markets has alerted deer farmers and veterinarians throughout the state to be aware of the disease and to report suspicious cases. For more information on EHD and helpful related links, visit the DEC website. https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/press.html The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation respects your right to privacy and welcomes your feedback | Update preferences or unsubscribe | Learn more about DEC Delivers. Connect with DEC: Facebook Twitter YouTube Bookmark and Share 2020 Census: New York counts on you Basil Seggos, Commissioner This email was sent to GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation · 625 Broadway · Albany, NY 12233 · (518) 402-8013

I’ve been using a farmers jack and hand tools,but it takes a long time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m starting to understand that. I wanted it this year but may have to wait another year to get into a 30-40hp machine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How was it pulling stumps and moving the rocks? As I cut the trees I’d like to clear the ground and plant select trees and plants. I’m going to check out the bx2680. When I hit the dealership Also how is it removing the mower deck. I’d like to pick up the snowblower attachment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks i've been going over it all day.The roads are already on my property its flat.It will mostly be used for snow removal and hauling firewood from the back to my house with a trailer.The foodplots are what you guys on here call killplots.The property is 1024 yards by 324 yards,but i'm hoping to pick up the 10 acers next to it.That would make it a perfect 20 acer square.I know it's small but it's my peace of heaven. Thanks again

Yup 0% for 82 months. I don’t really need a mower. I’d rather have the bucket,forks and backhoe. I’m heading up tomorrow night for two days. I’m going to try and get to a dealer. There’s a lot of them in Amsterdam. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here’s where I get confused with all the models. Are the lawnmower models worth looking at or should I move up one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Also I’d like to add attachments like a backhoe and forks ect. Down the line. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tractor it is now to figure out what size/model,Like I said I have no idea. For fire wood my plan is to start harvesting from the back of my 10 acres and work up to the front. I can ether cut it into rounds or split it right there. For snow it’s mostly my driveway and the road to the back of my property. For gardening it’ll be around the house and small plots in the woods. Any recommendations on make,model and size. I’m look to stay around the $15,000 mark Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve been thinking of getting a quad or tractor for around my house mostly for snow removal,hauling fire wood and gardening. I think a quad would work my brother says tractor. I saw this little guy on Craigslist,but I don’t know squat about ether machine. https://longisland.craigslist.org/grd/d/ronkonkoma-kubota-b5100-4x4/7185837414.html Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got my license in the mail today attached to it was someone else's license.I'm not sure if i should mail it back to the DEC or to the guy directly??? What do you guys/gals think?

Had the same issues with ups. I ordered bulk mouse traps from victory. It kept saying out for delivery,but took an extra week to get. Not only that it looked like the box got ran over. I contacted them but got the run around,so I picked out the broken traps and sent them back,will se what happens Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Anyone else get this message when they refresh the page? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I picked up a pair of dry shod southerner's[uninsulated] for turkey and early deer.I can't give a full review.but they are more solid the my mucks.

Good luck rattler Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk