Hi all from Dutchess Co (3F)

[bluecoupe]

58 yo retired software engineer of 38 years. Born and raised in NW PA, 2 1/2 years of school in

Pittsburgh. Moved to NY 38 years ago for work and still here. Live in Poughkeepsie and have

a camp in Stratford. Married, no kids.... it's a long story.

I've been hunting and fishing since I started going with my Dad when I was six. Began carrying my .300 Savage 99e when I was 12 and it's still my preferred choice but living in Dutchess County, it's shotgun only so I have a 12ga Mossy that gets used here. Don't really hunt at the camp as there are a bunch of bandits in the area and there's a lot of deer taken pre-season at night. Yeah, the game wardens have been informed as well as other authorities... no change. Gaining access to land to hunt, as you all probably already know, is tough but I am lucky enough to have permission to hunt on a local farm. Quite a few other folks also have permission so it can sometimes be trying but you make do when you have to...

Was poking around the net after getting kind of fed up with another groups bickering, etc. It appears as though the mods here don't put up with that.

Well, I've babbled on enough I suppose. I'll probably hang out and watch for a bit but I'm not known for being bashful either.

[Birdhunter]

Welcome aboard!

I, too, am in Dutchess county. I live in the town of Beekman. Drop me a line sometime if you want to chat about the area.

[Geno C]

Welcome to the site! I used to hunt dutchess for a few years. Loved it... I was over by hope well junction. Enjoy the site

[New York Hillbilly]

Welcome to the sight!

[13BVET]

In Poughkeepsie myself, on Creek Road. Welcome to the site.