Honest hunter Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Can you just use a climber? Sucks that you have to do that in order to not have to worry about your stands, but......Really can't use a climber because the spots are thick and don't have any straight trees. I like being able to walk in with just my bow and be real quiet. I would hunt the ground but there are lots of deer and one would be sure to spook. I'm jammed up near the cat tails and have seen some big boys come out. It just stinks to have this happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Long island hunting areas on not very accommodating to climbers, not many select trees, that coupled with thieves its best to carry in a pop up or create a brush blind. I have a buddy that's taken over 100 deer with bow on the island, he has never once hunted out of a tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finfeathr Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 And of course you did the right thing that any hunter should do, and called the DEC to report the incident, right? X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems Actually yes, but they have not returned my call as of yet..maybe govt. shutdown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterweasle Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Actually yes, but they have not returned my call as of yet..maybe govt. shutdown?DEC isn't a fed govt org, its state, so unless the state is shutdown............................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finfeathr Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 DEC isn't a fed govt org, its state, so unless the state is shutdown............................ I'll call again tomorrow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhu Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Actually yes, but they have not returned my call as of yet..maybe govt. shutdown? Hmm, I guess I just do things differently. I actually have most of the DEC ECO's cell phone numbers on my phone, and have spoken to each and every one that I will be needing to contact should something arise. I guess I'm old fashioned like that. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finfeathr Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hmm, I guess I just do things differently. I actually have most of the DEC ECO's cell phone numbers on my phone, and have spoken to each and every one that I will be needing to contact should something arise. I guess I'm old fashioned like that. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems haha, I'm a dinosaur that shuns technology....I only use the cell in an emergency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGS IN MY DNA Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Just saw this post those dirtbags are called locals there all assholes even upstate ny that's why you should try to get private property all the locals shoot there deer a lot of them don't even hunt with a bow you don't know how many times I hear gun shots out east on Long Island while I'm hunting your lucky the dec didn't take the stands you usually can't out them up on state land anyway but sorry for the loss We will be known forever by the tracks we leave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephmrtn Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Hmm, I guess I just do things differently. I actually have most of the DEC ECO's cell phone numbers on my phone, and have spoken to each and every one that I will be needing to contact should something arise. I guess I'm old fashioned like that. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems I do also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Seasons Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Just saw this post those dirtbags are called locals there all assholes even upstate ny that's why you should try to get private property all the locals shoot there deer a lot of them don't even hunt with a bow you don't know how many times I hear gun shots out east on Long Island while I'm hunting your lucky the dec didn't take the stands you usually can't out them up on state land anyway but sorry for the loss We will be known forever by the tracks we leave! Punctuation my friend. Helps is all understand what you're trying to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb4900 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Just saw this post those dirtbags are called locals there all assholes even upstate ny that's why you should try to get private property all the locals shoot there deer a lot of them don't even hunt with a bow you don't know how many times I hear gun shots out east on Long Island while I'm hunting your lucky the dec didn't take the stands you usually can't out them up on state land anyway but sorry for the loss We will be known forever by the tracks we leave! hmmm, there's a lot of people on this board who would be considered "locals"........they live where they hunt, to lump them in as dirtbags is a pretty broad stroke of the brush......you may want to reconsider that thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappyice Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Punctuation my friend. Helps is all understand what you're trying to say. I agree...as does spelling the right words("is" or us?)! Hahaha only kidding 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest hunter Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Just saw this post those dirtbags are called locals there all assholes even upstate ny that's why you should try to get private property all the locals shoot there deer a lot of them don't even hunt with a bow you don't know how many times I hear gun shots out east on Long Island while I'm hunting your lucky the dec didn't take the stands you usually can't out them up on state land anyway but sorry for the loss We will be known forever by the tracks we leave! Spoke to the dec officer and it is perfectly legal to have ladder stands on state property. You must have it marked with back tag # or name and address, must also be put in no earlier than one month prior to opening day, and down one month after season closes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybuckboy Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Did you have a lock and big chain on them? Also in the future if you didn't inscribe your name and phone number on them. This too, helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest hunter Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Locked with a large cable and master. Sad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Seasons Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I agree...as does spelling the right words("is" or us?)! Hahaha only kidding Son of a... My damn iPhone bites me again haha. Guess I deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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