Heres what happened when I tried to go hunting.....

[NYBowhunter]

Well a buddy of mine, my dad and I tried to do a rabbit/grouse hunt for one last time and ended up doing this for the first three hours I got up there. In all we got a good exercise looking for game in knee deep snow, saw good sign but did not score. One thing is for sure, we ate real good. With dad in camp, you will never go hungry.

[nyantler]

Where abouts is that NYB?

[Mr VJP]

You need to get the snowshoes out for rabbit and grouse this time of year.

[NYBowhunter]

Where abouts is that NYB?

Joe....Thats in Unit 4F, Deleware county....about 20 minutes east of Oneonta. With all this snow, doesnt look good for the deer this year........the snow has been around too long and drawn out.

[Pat Rockets]

Should put out a feeder

[NYBowhunter]

You need to get the snowshoes out for rabbit and grouse this time of year.

I usually do use snowshoes ....however my buddy didnt bring his and I didnt want him to suffer alone so we did with out them.....we kept on telling ourselves it was worth it because even though we didnt get anything it was good exercise....I'll make excuses all day long as long as I'm out there hunting..lol...However we are feeling the pain today....walking in knee deep snow for a few hours is no joke.......and there were times that I sunk down to my waist. Snowshoes next time without a doubt.

[NYBowhunter]

Should put out a feeder

What I should have done was posted like hunting for deer as most of the rabbit tracks were around the barns....should have put up a ladder stand against the barn.....would have had more luck that way.......All joking aside I did see lots of rabbit tracks and turd in this one honeyhole I have but I guess us and the rabbits were on different schedules....lol

[Pat Rockets]

I love deep snow for predator purposes...ill take the sled up and down the fields and thru the woods..they love the path of least resistance...wonder if that would work for ya..run along hedges and such

[Single_shot]

"....walking in knee deep snow for a few hours is no joke"

Had to drag a doe out 1 time under those conditions and I'm sure(nope, I know) I cried like a little school girl when I finally reached the cabin.

But.like you said,good exercise.

[NYBowhunter]

"....walking in knee deep snow for a few hours is no joke"

Had to drag a doe out 1 time under those conditions and I'm sure(nope, I know) I cried like a little school girl when I finally reached the cabin.

But.like you said,good exercise.

Dragging a deer in knee deep snow would be insane, I'm sure that hurt...

[Single_shot]

"....walking in knee deep snow for a few hours is no joke"

Had to drag a doe out 1 time under those conditions and I'm sure(nope, I know) I cried like a little school girl when I finally reached the cabin.

But.like you said,good exercise.

Dragging a deer in knee deep snow would be insane, I'm sure that hurt...

...in no way did I mean to take away from your awsome thread,and you have 110% of my respect,Sir. ....and yes,it hurt bad....school girl bad..LOL. Your story is great and I wish my dad was here today to share that with....he would have been very proud of your efforts for sure! Any day,in the field or otherwise,is a great day with your dad. Thank you for sharing this story.

[NYBowhunter]

"....walking in knee deep snow for a few hours is no joke"

Had to drag a doe out 1 time under those conditions and I'm sure(nope, I know) I cried like a little school girl when I finally reached the cabin.

But.like you said,good exercise.

Dragging a deer in knee deep snow would be insane, I'm sure that hurt...

...in no way did I mean to take away from your awsome thread,and you have 110% of my respect,Sir. ....and yes,it hurt bad....school girl bad..LOL. Your story is great and I wish my dad was here today to share that with....he would have been very proud of your efforts for sure! Any day,in the field or otherwise,is a great day with your dad. Thank you for sharing this story.

NO problem at all buddy, I welcome any good hunting story wether it be a thread I started or not. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Although my dad couldnt take that walk with us, he sure knows how to keep the camp warm and cooks till no tommorrow. I cherish every day afield with my dad, as much as I'm sure you did. Memories live on forever. Best of luck and if you see a thread of mine hijack away, that doesnt bother me in the least, I welcome it.

[sweet old bill]

Where abouts is that NYB?

Joe....Thats in Unit 4F, Deleware county....about 20 minutes east of Oneonta. With all this snow, doesnt look good for the deer this year........the snow has been around too long and drawn out.

I am down south till April 1, but they got hit again for another foot last week. I am 12 miles east of Oneonta in the town of Franklin. The snow pack I am told is very bad and I fear the deer herd, waht left of it will be hurt.