Big Woods/ Adirondacks

[outdoorsny]

Im going to Stillwater Res for northern bow and was wondering if anyone has ever hunted that area or anywhere else in the Adirondacks. What big woods tips do you guys have?

[wztirem]

Bring a GPS and extra batteries with you. Cell phone signals are not reliable.

[ADKSasquatch]

Map and compass, let someone know where you're going and when you plan to be back, bring a backpack with emergency supplies.  Oh, and don't expect to see too many deer. 

[Daveboone]

Stillwater can get very rough and treacherous very quickly. If going in by canoe, it isnt unusual to get stranded in windy weather. Tie everything in very well and keep the life jackets on. There are some big deer up there, but you will earn them. I agree with the old school line of thought that a gps is a helpful tool, but no where near as reliable as a map and compass. Bears are not a big deal generally up there, but keep a clean camp site in case one is hanging around. It is beautiful country up there, true wilderness hunting. You will be able to sign in at the boat launch for particular camp sites (required, actually).

[outdoorsny]

Thanks for the info-Yea, I'll have map and compass and gps as backup. Generally, I like to set up in stands or ground blinds but up there my plan is to still hunt mostly and cover some ground till I can find some sign. The diversity of ny hunting is what can make it exciting.

[nycoyotehounds..BUB]

girlfriends father has a camp by the old sawmill bar that burned. big woods. research the area. topos and aerials.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

Ditto...topos and google earth. I have no idea how th oak crop is up there this year but keep you eyes out on the ridge tops for them. Wear comfortable shoes....you are gonna need them. Don't get disappointed up there. enjoy the experience. I commend you for taking on such a challenge. tough enough going into the big woods with a rifle...let alone a new area up there with a bow.....food water cover

[Daveboone]

Sorry, no oaks anywhere near Stillwater (darn few in the NE ADKs at all). There are some big Beeches, and plenty of Black Cherry if you look around. The lack of mast or crops in the region largely accounts for the thin deer population.

[Fletch]

I would follow the others advise and carry compass and map and a GPS. First aid/ survival gear.

First go online and scout the area and buy or print a topo and circle some likely areas. Wear comfy boots and cover some ground and possibly find a couple key areas to focus on. And look for beechnuts.