Airgun Squirrel Hunt At Stewart State Forest

[13BVET]

Okay-who's up for doing this again this year? I have a brand new Hatsan 95 in .22 coming Thursday. They're supposed to have some real power. Anybody game for a part 2 of last year?

[Elmo]

I'm game. I bought a Benjamin multi-pump (.177) over the summer and want to give it a try.

[13BVET]

Sounds good. Hopefully, we can get more people into the fold like last year. We know we have to go to the "dead tree area".

[SteveNY]

You guys are going to force me to buy a air rifle aren't you...

[Elmo]

You guys are going to force me to buy a air rifle aren't you...

I wasn't really into airgun and I'm still not but I figure it wouldn't hurt to have one laying around to plink at pests or what not so I decide to get a simple one that's small and compact. The pumper really works out my arm. It'll help me get/keep in shape too.

Edited September 12, 2012 by Elmo

[SteveNY]

I wasn't really into airgun and I'm still not but I figure it wouldn't hurt to have one laying around to plink at pests or what not so I decide to get a simple one that's small and compact. The pumper really works out my arm. It'll help me get/keep in shape too.

I was in the market for one last year but couldnt make up my mind. I am getting my NYC pistol license in the next month or so, and my first purchase will eat up about $1100. Obviously airguns are on the back burner.

[Elmo]

I was in the market for one last year but couldnt make up my mind. I am getting my NYC pistol license in the next month or so, and my first purchase will eat up about $1100. Obviously airguns are on the back burner.

Oh, nice! Congratz on the pistol permit. Yeah, I was thinking of spending well under $100 because I really don't have any money this year. Yet, some how in the end, I ended up spending over $200 for it. Funny how that works, huh?

[SteveNY]

Oh, nice! Congratz on the pistol permit. Yeah, I was thinking of spending well under $100 because I really don't have any money this year. Yet, some how in the end, I ended up spending over $200 for it. Funny how that works, huh?

lol, tell me about it.... hahahaha

[magnumhunt]

I definitely give it a try, never went for squirrels. Whens the date?

[13BVET]

We'll have to come to a consensus about a date for it. Off to work I go! Will post tomorrow.

[ELMER J. FUDD]

Does it have to be airgun?

[plinker331]

I have had an adult grade air rifle for close to 12 years. I bought it and a youth model barrel break at the same time for my oldest some and myself. I live in PA and we are still not allowed to use air guns for hunting. I don't live far from the NY boarder and have been thinking of buying a non resident license to hunt small game. Then last weekend I bit the bullet (or pellet) on my 3rd Gamo air rifle, a Bone Collector Bull Whisper. I would love to join you guys but I don't think you are close to where I live.

Good luck guys.

[Elmo]

Does it have to be airgun?

Stewart is a shotgun/airgun only zone.

[ny hunter]

Great just what a need a reason to go buy an air gun Thanks guys!!!

[apoallo]

post the date and time> I might come out and give it a whirl. something different then my backyard

[ELMER J. FUDD]

Thanks elmo.

13B, nice to have you back.

[NY Region 3 Trapper]

If I'm not working I would go. Depends on the date though. Single shot .410 is what I would use. Probably bring my 15 year old also.

[Jm80]

Hi I'm new to this form . I just bought a .177 RWS 34P air gun , I def would like to squirrel hunt at Stewart . I'm new to hunting but I do shoot and when I was younger I used to shoot them with a gamo I had at the time in my backyard. So I decided to get my licence all my friends don't want to hunt so I joined this form. I do know how to shoot I'm not that new ,just at targets at the range.

-joe

[13BVET]

Okay-so we just have to come up with a date. The new airgun I bought, is itching to wack some squirrels. Any ideas on a good date for this?

[magnumhunt]

30th of September. 2 weeks away and gives everyone time?

[13BVET]

Sounds good to me.

[shawnhu]

Sept 30 might be cutting it too close to bowhunting opener.

I'm in, also have a new toy to try out on the critters. .25 cal Benjamin spitting out 40 fpe at the muzzle. A little overkill, maybe.

How's this weekend?

[Elmo]

I agree. Sept 30 is too close to the Oct 1st opener. Best if earlier.

[13BVET]

Good point. Can we get over there this weekend-that's the question. I'd be running a little later though-I work overnight.

[tk3445]

I might be in. I am off of work this weekend and wouldn't mind some hunting before bow season opens up. but i think my old airgun is probably too slow for anything but paper at this point. I got it about 12 or 13 years ago its an old daisy pump. I am surprised it still works but i think it does have a small leak in the air chamber starting.

Anyone got any advice on a decent air gun around or under $100? maybe even somthing from walmart?

Tom