Deer Season is Over!

[NFA-ADK]

Well the extension of bow hunting on LI into January is done.  I think I am finally warming up from yesterdays hunt, WOW was that cold!  I can't say I hit the woods very hard because most of my hunting grounds where shotgun only in January and a couple of colds kicked my but.  I was able to get 2 more days in a spot with a 160+ class buck roaming the area but never got a shot at him.  I jumped 3 deer heading in yesterday and had one doe at 15 yards two weeks before but was not able to get a ethical shot off as she was on the move and caught me by surprise before I was set up.  

 

 I am thankful for a fun season and that it is finally over!  This season kicked my but!!!  That guy Murphy and his laws showed his face a few times too many. 

 

I hunted Otis Pike most of the bow season because it has very few deer in it like up North in the ADK.  Rocky point the few times I hunted it showed a vast difference in population vs Otis Pike and I think I will hunt that area more next year as it seems to need population control.  The private land I hunted was great with many sightings, wish I could hunt that area more but I am only a guest.

 

Hope everyone had a great season!  Personally I am happy its over as I burned the candle on both ends.  Almost makes me want to jump on the (Shorten the season.) bandwagon but I enjoy being out too much for that. 

 

Ok time to go shoot the bow, then get ready for another snow storm. 

[Mr VJP]

You don't mention if you were able to put some venison in the freezer.  After all that hunting, did you get some reward in terms of meat in the freezer?

 

At this point, I am looking forward to some bobcat, fox, and coyote hunting, as well as turkey season.

 

 

[First-light]

It was cold yesterday. We also hunt Otis Pike and dint see many deer this year. Bottoms up!!

[Gun Jammed]

Miss the season already. Is it October yet?

[Doc]

So are you guys finally done down there? Well now the DEC can complete their final harvest tally and publish it.

[NFA-ADK]

You don't mention if you were able to put some venison in the freezer.  After all that hunting, did you get some reward in terms of meat in the freezer?

 

At this point, I am looking forward to some bobcat, fox, and coyote hunting, as well as turkey season.

I had a few opportunities but the one shot I did take was not recovered.

 

Funny I did not get anything because I was also on a deer management program in July-Sept.  But I have to admit I had fun and enjoyed the hunts.  Next year I plan on hunting some areas with higher population to keep my enthusiasm up.