Cabin Fever Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) I was in at Dicks yesterday, looking around while the wife was shopping. A couple was standing there looking at the minerals and attractants. The sales associate speaks up (without the customers saying anything to him) and says, "Just so you know, those are illegal to use in NYS UNLESS you use them for photography purposes, that's why they are right next to the game cams." They thanked him for the info, then the sales associate says, "I'm not only here to sell, but also to educate." WTH???? Oh, that dumb B@$^#%*!! Some people would be better off just not opening their mouth! I just chuckled, shook my head, and walked away! That's why I NEVER ask for opinions from the guys that work at some of these sporting good stores/departments!! I pick up some pretty good deals there sometimes, but I wouldn't ask for any advise! Edited August 18, 2013 by Cabin Fever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pav2704 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I said it before... If its illegal to use in nys it should be illegal to sell or ship in nys! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sits in trees Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I see some really funny things happening at Dicks and Gander Mountain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sits in trees Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I said it before... If its illegal to use in nys it should be illegal to sell or ship in nys! I can see your point but down here in the Hudson Valley we are so close to bordering states it just a convenience for some hunters to stop during the week and get things for that P.A. weekend hunt. I even bought my illegal crossbow at Gander Mountain here in NY.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pav2704 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I can see your point but down here in the Hudson Valley we are so close to bordering states it just a convenience for some hunters to stop during the week and get things for that P.A. weekend hunt. I even bought my illegal crossbow at Gander Mountain here in NY.. Still... It would stop a lot of people from saying that they didn't know they couldn't use it. If someone wants to use an attractant out of state, I'm sure that there are plenty of places in PA or NJ to find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampotter Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Did the DEC ever clarify the feeding rule after the Sullivan County case? In Hamilton County it was rumored that the GWs considered the feeding ban null and void until there was a formal clarification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin Fever Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Did the DEC ever clarify the feeding rule after the Sullivan County case? In Hamilton County it was rumored that the GWs considered the feeding ban null and void until there was a formal clarification. Haven't heard one way or the other. The Dicks that I was talking about was in your neck of the woods Sam! (Auburn) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampotter Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I live so close to there that I rarely go in anymore. BPS either. Sounds like there are some morons working there though. Whenever I get asked if I need help I always say NO! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I said it before... If its illegal to use in nys it should be illegal to sell or ship in nys! That's what the NYS government is trying to do with ammo so it seems .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pav2704 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 That's what the NYS government is trying to do with ammo so it seems .... Maybe... however, business is profiting off of its sale and then the state is profiting when people are given tickets for using it. Doesn't seem fair to me??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin Fever Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) Doesn't seem fair to me??? Sadly, nothing is ever fair in NYS... Edited August 18, 2013 by Cabin Fever 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rossi Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Not sure, but I don't think they are even legal for photography as he told you. If what he said is in fact true, it would undermine part of the rationale for the law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pav2704 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Not sure, but I don't think they are even legal for photography as he told you. If what he said is in fact true, it would undermine part of the rationale for the law. Any mineral or attractant is illegal for any use with wildlife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Any mineral or attractant is illegal for any use with wildlife. Well I bet teh bird seed and feeder folks would be interested in seeing your back up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhu Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Any mineral or attractant is illegal for any use with wildlife. If mineral and feed is illegal to sell in NY, how else will DEC make a living? Perhaps the solution is not to ban the feed, but to change the laws. Oh, that's right, a judge already overruled thy one in Sullivan. Not all wildlife is banned from feed. I can feed squirrels all day long until they poop out brown peanut butter and I'll be perfectly legal. Choose your words wisely, else you want to be just like the dumb B@%{*+#=} mentioned earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pav2704 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 If mineral and feed is illegal to sell in NY, how else will DEC make a living? Perhaps the solution is not to ban the feed, but to change the laws. Oh, that's right, a judge already overruled thy one in Sullivan. Not all wildlife is banned from feed. I can feed squirrels all day long until they poop out brown peanut butter and I'll be perfectly legal. Choose your words wisely, else you want to be just like the dumb B@%{*+#=} mentioned earlier. So I can set up a feeder just for the squirrels during deer season and I should be ok? I will even put a sign on it, "squirrels only!"???? Read the original post dumb @ss!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhu Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 So I can set up a feeder just for the squirrels during deer season and I should be ok? I will even put a sign on it, "squirrels only!"???? Read the original post dumb @ss!!!!! Oh, I guess that hit a nerve. No need to get your panties in a bunch. The original post indicated that a sales associate at a big box store doesn't know what he's talking about as was called a dumb B@^[%]^{. And your post is very similar in that you are giving wrong info as well. I think you can put 2 and 2 together. You're a smart lad. I you would like to continue the name calling, I have no problems getting a mod in here to help cool you down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pav2704 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Oh, I guess that hit a nerve. No need to get your panties in a bunch. The original post indicated that a sales associate at a big box store doesn't know what he's talking about as was called a dumb B@^[%]^{. And your post is very similar in that you are giving wrong info as well. I think you can put 2 and 2 together. You're a smart lad. I you would like to continue the name calling, I have no problems getting a mod in here to help cool you down. Can I feed the squirels corn during hunting season??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhu Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) Can I feed the squirels corn during hunting season??? You sure can, just explain to the judge why you are feeding corn to squirrels. Good luck not looking like a dummy. Edited August 19, 2013 by shawnhu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb4900 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I can't imagine taking any advice from a chain store employee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhu Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I can't imagine taking any advice from a chain store employee. Not when it comes to the law. Just like I wouldn't ask for advice on dental hygiene from someone upstate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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