opening day of Long Island shotgun

[longislandhunter]

Then why can you bowhunt on weekends during the warmer months when it makes sense that more people are hiking and why cant you shotgun hunt weekends on private land with no hikers?

[NYDeer]

That and DEC claims that non-hunters use the lands for hiking, fishing and bike riding.

+1

The guy running the East Hampton check station gave a little talk before turning us loose on opening morning.

Said we were 'Guests' on the property, it was imperative we respect the privilege we have of using the lands, and if we wanted to ensure continued use, use common sense if we encounter non hunters in the woods.. Also mentioned that they were working on trying to get the east end properties opened up for a Spring LI turkey hunt, which would be sweet..

[cbx46]

A spring turkey hunt would be great I saw a few huge toms while bow hunting this year

[Geno C]

Then why can you bowhunt on weekends during the warmer months when it makes sense that more people are hiking and why cant you shotgun hunt weekends on private land with no hikers?

im with you...

[cbx46]

Im hunting tomorow has anyone hunted or heard about Otis Pike spots 41 and 42 those are where we will be any info wiuld be great Ive never been there.

[mbucks27]

ive hunted both of those spots before. allthough i didnt see too many deer in there i did see a lot of sign so i know they are there.  if you go in from spot 41 make sure you go in closer to the field. its brushy in there and it makes for some great still hunting.  Good Luck!!!

John

[longislandhunter]

These are spots off Hot Water Street and CR 51.  I believe #41 is off CR 51 and easy to get to.  42 is on a terrible dirt road with huge pot holes that fill with water when it rains or snows.  Make sure you have a good 4wd truck as i am sure there is still snow and ice in there.  Anyway these spots are relatively thin Hardwoods surrounding 2 huge hayfields that but up to CR51.  During Bow season I found some huge rubs along the treeline bordering the field and many signs that they are in that field at night.  The issue with Otis is that you get there so late and have to leave so early.  I would set up on the edge of that field (75 yards in) and hope to catch some bucks cruising the treelines.  Other then that I like to post up during shotgun.  There are a lot of spots in the area and other hunters will push those deer.  Good Luck.

[ANTLERS]

got out early this morning and at 7:15,Had what I thought was a doe walk up to within 20 yards of me.It was actually a buck that had shed already.Oh well,you can't eat the antlers anyway.

[shenders]

Congrats on that buck.

[longislandhunter]

Congrats on that buck.

Where and what spot if you dont mind telling us??

Thanks

Frank

[Geno C]

got out early this morning and at 7:15,Had what I thought was a doe walk up to within 20 yards of me.It was actually a buck that had shed already.Oh well,you can't eat the antlers anyway.

that was a buck?? looks like a yearling...

[ANTLERS]

Private land in Manorville,He was young but he has the blood spots on his head.May not have been a big rack but he had something.

[cbx46]

missed 2 does today saw a bunch more.

[longislandhunter]

Gonna do my best to get out tomorrow am.  I figure with all of this snow i should be able to get out on standby for sure!

[cbx46]

you might be able to say huge potholes that are full of water and ice.

[sssurfertim]

yea.....forgot to mention that about that part of Otis.  Alot of kids 4x4 back there with their jeeps and cause alot of ruts and mud pits.

[mbucks27]

Oh man looks like a real mess.  I have and older jeep that i use for hunting. I was over there last year and had to turn back because i was afraid of getting stuck.  Were you able to get out or did you have to get pulled out???

John

[cbx46]

My uncle was in 41 he came around and pulled us out but in the process wwe destroyed his rear end

[longislandhunter]

UGGGG man.  I did tell you about that.  I am really sorry for you.  I have a truck with huge ass tires and a lift kit and i even have trouble.  I should have made a bigger deal about that to you.  Sorry bro.

[cbx46]

No you know that was my friends truck and I knew we should have turned back and didnt, and even my bro when he got there with my uncle was like what were you thinking.

[NYDeer]

Thanks for posting! Now I dont feel so bad when I got stuck..

Swerved to avoid a deer, went off road, and wound up sitting on a bed of ice, with the tires hangin..

If Unc's truck is a newer model, check the recyclers. Swapping a whole rear axel is a relatively easy thing to do..

[Geno C]

damn, that truck is really stuck lol

[cbx46]

Actually the guys whose truck that is work with his father at their shop so well be able to take care of it.

[mbucks27]

Im going out on Monday to hunt.  Not looking forward to hunting in all this snow but its a day in the woods so i cant wait to get out there.  Anybody else been out in the last few days???

John

[longislandhunter]

Went out today and boy was it awful.  I have to say the standby system is really horrible.  I brought my dad for first time and he was so turned off by the whole process.  Its a shame they make it so difficult. Anyway hunted spot 21 in Otis Pike over on Mill road off Edwards Avenue and I walked that place from top to bottom and found one set o tracks.  GRRRR!!!  I think thats it for me this year.  First year without a deer although i did pass a few does.  Who knows maybe i will get out once more.  Time to start shed hunting!!!!