Dave

Rut hasn't stared in 4W yet and as far as road kill there wasn't many on Rt 17 West from Harriman to Roscoe. Only saw a few does . Was in the woods the past 3 days and deer were few and far between, no chasing, didn't even see a buck and only a few does. Over the summer there were deer all over the place where have they gone? The area I am referring to is between Long Eddy and Fremont Center,

By me I wouldn't say the rut in on, nothing moving. Thought I would have seen some activity this past few days but nothing so far. Have seen deer in the fields in the am and even in mid day, no bucks bothering them.

Went out Sunday afternoon till dark say nothing. Went out again Monday morning and evening,. While getting out of my ladder stand spotted a deer bedded down 40 yards from my stand got back in stand grunted nothing ,watched that deer get up and lay down twice then then moved off in the opposite direction. Also hunted Tuesday morning and evening say nothing in the am but two does came in as I was about to leave and came in close but not close enough. Something spooked them and they ran off about 60 yards and started to come back stamping her foot as she got closer. When she reached the same spot that she bolted from before she did it again and this time kept going. It was exciting but no cigar.

Nice buck, congrats

thanks Buck

Thanks Steve

Just the portion that has the back tag number, is that right? I am looking at the back tag and it has two pieces to it do I sign both half's. I would only fill out the tags that I filled in the past and never signed anything else. So If I didn't get a deer I never signed anything. I am sure I was in violation for not signing my license.

i definately agree

Congrats, way to go.

Are your camera's on state or private land? it's sad to think another hunter would steal someones camera, they are probably responsible for other hunting violations but were probably never caught.

I am glad we are talking about filling out tags this one always confused me and it doesn't take much. When you get your hunting tags which tag must be signed immediately?

Why didn't they just take the memory card if they did you would still have the camera. I think they wanted the camera, maybe they are walking around tripping the flash and then finding the cameras. Just a crook that's what you have there.

Wooly, you would think that they went so far as camoflage the camera why didn't they use a camo they strap. You are right that black strap sticks out like a sore thumb.

nice job, keep shooting them.

That's a good idea,I have a guy next to me who has 17 acres and I haven't seen him in the past 4 years. Think I will give him a call, may want to sell, who knows will not hurt to contact him.

Sure is I have a 20 acre piece and the last 3 years have payed off nicely. 2008 got nice 6pt with bow, 2009 got doe with bow, and 2010 my brother got nice 6pt in gun season. My hunting club is just around the bend from my property and we have 200 acres and my 20 has been more productive. So 20 is enough in my opinion.

Way to go, my brother got one with a bow back in 1994. He saw some movement in high grass and watched it for about 5 minutes and then appeared and he shot it. Maybe you will see more deer now that the coyote is gone.

Grow's looks like those food plots have paid off. Congrats nice buck.

I figured a 30-06 would smoke them hogs. Must be some tough animals.

What a monster, and his neck was swollen, I think he is ready for the ladies. Good luck hope you get him, when you do please post pictures.

Video was just fine felt like I was in the tree stand with you. Cool thanks for sharing.

Great thought to keep in mind.

Well the exact location is in Cutchogue there were 7 of us from 81 yrs old to 12 yrs old and with a few youngsters thrown in. one 71, 62 , 57, 54,47 , and that is the ages of the rabbit hunting gang. We don't use dogs we beat the bushes. Final count 11 rabbits.

Heading east to Mattituck from Bellmore this morning, hope to put a few rabbits in the pot. Only have permission for one day a year Nov 1st. I will let you know how we did tonite. Good luck to everyone

Great buck , congrats. Don't see many like that where i hunt. Even the nice bucks we do get have no brow tines. That's up with that?