Northcountryman

It will be weaponized, for sure.

This is pretty scary: https://x.com/Tslind33/status/1730855206634852535?s=20 With that new strain of respiratory virus picking up speed in (Guess where!!) China, how long till this becomes a reality for us here in NY?

Love your screen name on here , FL; always meant to tell you that

New people cant join on here right now? Why not? Is there a ceiling on membership or something?

My GF's son and I saw a nice buck early this am in the Mahwah village limits a little before 6. I swear to God theyre doin better and better in Suburbia!!

Too busy, unfortunately, to make it up to our Hunting camp in the 'Cats this weekend , but gonna try to hunt in Jersey next week, if possible cuz its closer and more convenient right now. One thing I notice about NJ Deer season is, first of all, its so damn short!! Only 6 days for firearm- are you kidding?? Also, the season opners on a Monday, which sucks IMHO (used to be that way in NY, too, of course, though,but at least our state had the common sense to switch to a Saturday opener ).

Yeah, it did get kinda ugly there for awhile immediately before the split, as I recall; I knew that this site would survive, though, cuz there's so many members. Thing is, it was all over politics, right? Many of the guys that left were complaining about the politics section; some even calling for it be removed. Why? For me at least, I would suggest an excellent method of removing the political section: Dont effin read it , then !! And you know what? Theres a political section over there, too , so, whats the diff?

Yeah, I agree. I probably prefer this site a little more because I've been a member much longer here, but other ones nice to jump on occasionally to see what theyre chattin about, too.

As many of you may know, until like 2 days ago, I hadnt been posting on the forum for a while- for, like 7-8 months, I'd say- which is quite some time. Been busy as HELL the past number of months, such that I only went fishing 2-3 times this past season, a trifling amount for me. (My profile pic should provide some indication that I am definitely, much more of a devoted fisherman than a hunter, although I dearly love both!). Anyway, I havent been posting on ANY forums that I'm a member of during that time-not just this one- including several fishing forums and also, other hunting forums, As I recall from when I was last active on here , I remember that many long time members had bailed to the other forum, NY Woods & Water. I did end up joining that forum early last year and checked it out again the other day when I posted on here. To me, theyre both almost identical and I dont really understand why the schism occurred in the first place. Anyone else hold dual membership with both forums? ( Incidentally,I also joined a NJ Hunting forum cuz decided to buy a Jersey license this year since its in such close proximity to me ).

Yes, Happy Birthday Guys!!

I was pleasantly surprised to receive an email from a young man in his early 30's inquiring about our hunting club the other day!! This guy says he-and his younger brother- have been hunting their entire lives and would like to join a club. Yes, they are rare, indeed, but a few young people are still into it!!

Wow- nice job!! You wont forget that experience anytime soon, ill bet !!

Do you think that landowners in years past used to be more hunter-friendly back in the day and more of them would allow hunting on their property?

Whats up guys? Havent been on ina LONG time and just now, started to get back into my old hobbies & pastimes, hunting included? How have you done so far? Ive been out 2x, both outing on Sunday; saw a 3 pointer first Sunday that refused to leave until I shooed him away lol, and nada this past Sunday. Hbu?

Unfortunately, I think that the population of "Suburban Deer" (i.e., those leaving within village/city limits) may be increasing , in contrast to the rural population. Tons of deer in Rockland county in loplaces you cant hunt and/or private property ; not so much on state/publica land. I think thyeve figure out theyre safer living right on top of us!!

Excellent post Grouse; enjoyed reading VERY much

I've only been out 2x so far this season: both outings on sunday. Saw a 3 pointer first sunday and absolutely nothing last sunday. I agree that hunting pressure has been light , but you would think that would to our advantage, right?

I actually particpated in this program about 10 yrs ago when I was teaching a Wildlife Conservation class- Great Program!! We got our eggs in early October, raised the trout throughout the fall and early winter , and released the fingerlings sometime in April, I believe into the Wawayanda Creek in Warwick. Thanks for the info, Lefty, and I would urge those that can get involved to do so; its for a great cause!!!

Virg, the same argument can be applied to many who agree with the dems too, dont you think? Truth be told, I didnt find my guys VH and Lefty , for example to be overly tolerant to an opposing POV.

Been that way for a very long time , sadly; take it from an Educator for 25yrs whos seen it, first hand!

Why describe as a "rabbit hole"n if you seemingly agree there are major problems with contemporary education America?

Hey Guys!! Hope everyones doin well; havent posted in awhile , but felt compelled to for my fave sporting event of the year!! Ypu, thats right!! The NCAA tourney ( to me, anyway) ranks even higher then the Superbowl, probably, cuz it lasts longer !! anyway, for those that are into it, who ya got in your Final 4 and your eventual National champion?? This is me: Final 4 South - #4 UVa Midwest- #1 Hou Championship game: Gonzaga over UVa East- #5 Duke West- #3 Gonzaga I think its FINALLY the year for the Zags to break through and win the title- what about you? (althoughI want Duke to win!!)

Hey Guys; I know I've posted similar messages before on here to no avail , but thought I'd give 'er a try again!! Hi-Lo Hunting club (Est. 1979) is currently seeking new members for the 2023-24 Hunting season!!Hi-Lo Hunting Club is located several miles outside of the village of Parksville, Ny and abuts the Willowemeoc Wild Forest . The Willowemoc Wild forest is a NYSDEC forest preserve consisting of over 10,000 acres of state land and has a multitude of well-marked trails and roads to traverse in pursuit of game; in addition, the club also has some leased private land available. If interested, send me a pm and ill provide some details. Thanks, David

I dont know about you guys, but Im REALLY strarting to get worried about the status, safety and security of our country right now; did you see the update on the News yesterday? ANOTHER aircraft/object had enetered our airspace? This time over northern Alaska and shot down? Methinks the Chinese can sense that a fool is runnin the show over here and theyre right!! Whatcha think??

Bravo !! GC , with all due respect , this is the real reason your 2 nd amend. Rights are potentially being threatened . We’re it not for mass shootings becoming prevalent in American society over the past 30 yrs , no one would be even talking about it as a serious policy corrective measure . Reason behind this ? The cultural and moral decay we’re experiencing as a country , that which is actively perpetuated by your Democrat party , I’m afraid .