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If you scout the area enough, you'll know how many hunters in can accommodate per parking spot without each one of you sitting on top of each other's shoulders. If I get there and I see a bunch of cars already there, then I'll head to another spot. As far as signs, I check satellite map to see possible water, food, and bedding areas and the logical route they would travel to and from these spots. I then hike to those spot to confirm. Look for tracks, scats, etc. Depending on the time of year, rubs and scrapes might not be present yet. Food sources also changes. Most casual hunters find the easy spot. As hunting pressure increase, the deer will move further and further aware from people. I pride myself in going further then the average casual hunter is willing to go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Boresights gets you close. Still need to fine tune.

You don't need a license to be a non-participating observer but you'll need a license if you assist in anyway (used a call, help drive, etc). Of course there is no way the officer would know you've assisted. Just don't say "no, officer, I was hunting. I was just trying to drive the deer to my grandson." Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

When are you going to send some my way? I can handle and enjoy some serious heat.

Adjustable is very important for a beginner's bow. Can't stress that enough. But also you should simply try it out in the shop. I bought the Bear Charge. I had a bigger budget and tried some bows that were simply more expensive but for some reason the Bear Charge felt more comfortable in my hands and at full draw so that's what I went with.

If I use a climber, then no cushion needed. If I use a pop-up blind then I bring in one of those 3 leg stools similar to the one BigRed44 posted. It folds up and I stuff it into my backpack. If I'm using natural cover or if I'm using the stalk and sit method, then I bring a seat cushion with me. Also fits into my back pack but if need be, can also be attached to my belt but it can be cumbersome if attached to the belt. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Hunting-Blinds/Stools-Chairs-Seat-Cushions%7C/pc/104791680/c/104702580/sc/104607180/Primosreg-Twin-Cheeks-Seat/707865.uts?destination=%2Fcategory%2FStools-Chairs-Seat-Cushions%2F104607180.uts&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcat104607180

I wasn't looking at the tension release T-handle releases. I would imagine those might not be ideal for hunting. I was looking more at the T-handle releases that has a trigger at the thumb or the pinkie.

Some of people go out Sept 1st for squirrel so for us, the season is 11 days away. Fortunately for me, I still have last years license so I can use that but those that don't are affected. This is the last year you can use the previous years license. In previous years, you can had to use the previous years license prior to Oct. 1st. This year you can use either the previous years or the current years. Starting next year, you must use that current year's license. I they don't mess up again like this for next year.

It's not the PETA jerks you have to convince because nothing will convince them. It's the millions who are on the fence that we want to win over rather than lose them to PETA. Covering up a dead deer won't offend anyone and it may not mean anything to others, it's still respectful of the animal who's life was just taken. I understand PETA can be frustrating but we must be smart about winning the public approval for hunting. You'll be surprised how much room is in a trunk. I could have easily for two does into my old Camry. When you bend the legs and curl them up, they curling up nicely. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've always thought about the idea of using a T-handle release (aka 4 finger release) instead of the wrist strap release. Any one have any experience with these for hunting? Good idea? Bad idea?

Not much different after the second shot but I think it starts to open up on the third. I rarely taken a third shot without passing a wet patch through it. Haven't shot three in a row enough to be 100% sure it's from powder residue or my own error.

I use the same thing. 250 grain TC Shockwaves with 100 grains of 777 (2 pellets). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They're built out of the cheapest plastics and they feel like $150. I have one and introduce a buddy of mine to one who I help sight in. We both shoot 1 and half inch to 2 inch (max) out to 100 yards. I've never had it fail to fire on me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm friends with enough Brooklyn Italians and Russians to become good at stuffing carcasses into a car's trunk. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Customer service was great and everything seem prompt until I sent in the reliever and got the confirmation email back. The email didn't come back from H&R. It came back from Remington. Apparently Remington owns them and since Remington repairs is swamped by their trigger recall is a cause for concern. I sent my receiver back in mid June. I called H&R this past Friday and they told me everything is done and it's marked for delivery and I "should" get it back some time towards the end of this week. I'll keep you posted. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I drove a Camry before and stuffed the deer in garbage bags and into the trunk. Even though I drive a compact SUV now, I'm thinking of quartering it on the field this year and putting it into a plastic tub in the trunk. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

DEC posted a chart in their regulations guide. I'm sure it's the same but I follow that one (even keep a print out copy in my hunting backpack). A DEC officer can't dispute what's on their own regulation guide. http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/14sunriseset.pdf

The pictures look AMAZING!!!

If I don't see it in the mailbox tomorrow when I get back from work they're going to get a call on Tuesday.

Neither has mine. Starting to get frustrated.

Sorry to hear, Larry. Hope he gets better.

Same thing I do. I range a few key landmarks all around my spot. After a while, I have it memorized.

I use them when bow hunting where the distance between 30 and 40 yards is a little harder to tell with the naked eye but will mean the difference between a clean shot, a complete miss, or a wounded deer. For gun season I don't really use them. My gun is flat enough beyond the distance I tend to shoot. If the deer is really far away during gun season, I'll range it more out of curiosity but will then try to move within my range. While there are times I've had deer during gun season where the accuracy of a range finder is required, I never pulled the trigger on it.

Wow, Lawdwaz...you get 3 happy birthdays. I'll just post on one of them. Happy Birthday!

Might have been me. Humans are the only animal that can regulate their body temperature while still running (from sweating). Other animals regulate heat by panting. The idea is to, with team work, never let the animal have a chance to stop and pant to the point that it passes out due to heat exhaustion. Easier to do in hot climates such as Mexico and the Kalahari. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persistence_hunting