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burmjohn Newbie

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I'll kick this off... 

 

I have not had much time to get up to my property because of the newborn.  However, I did get up two weeks ago and going up again this weekend.  

 

My buddy fairgame helped me out BIG time, and put some railings on my platform stand that is a never ending project. It's really a rifle only stand with intentions of having a nice big platform to bring either new hunters or my kids on some day. 

 

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The other thing we finally put up was a hanging station, we had a 6x6 post left over from construction. Bought a crank, pulley and cable from tractor supply and tossed a 6x6x12 post we had leftover into a few bags of concrete. It should support 500+ pounds for when i get that bear too :)

 

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I'll kick this off... 

 

I have not had much time to get up to my property because of the newborn.  However, I did get up two weeks ago and going up again this weekend.  

 

My buddy fairgame helped me out BIG time, and put some railings on my platform stand that is a never ending project. It's really a rifle only stand with intentions of having a nice big platform to bring either new hunters or my kids on some day. 

 

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good lord, you built a house! haha.

 

 

For me it's all the usual trail and lane trimming. 2 new stands and for the first time a small clover plot and some work on some old apple trees this spring. For the first time I also don't think I need to spend much this fall on any gear.

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I have hunted NYS each year (except when my Dad passed away) since 1961, mostly Fulton County in the Daks. I even made it up while in the Navy. Initially I was a NY resident and it was affordable. Then I moved to NC then to NJ. I still footed the bill because 

<1> I love the Adirondaks

<2> Old friends are up there

<3> Long seasons that include Sunday. 

I won't be there this year. Age is catching up to me; my wife is recovering slowly from some health issues and her rehabilitation will span most of October and November

<4> Andrew the moron, Mario's little tot, has made it plain such as me are unwelcome there.

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I just did everything the doctors told me to do to recover from the surgery, said a lot of prayers that I get better, and so far so good. I got my modified archery permit and practiced as much as possible shooting the bow. The year went by fast, and opening day is almost upon us!! Good luck everyone and have a safe, fun season!!

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