fasteddie Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Forgot to mention that I got the 2017 Bowhunter Sighting Log in the mail yesterday . Anyone else get theirs ? It said only 3805 were done last year . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp_bucks Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Never heard of it. Is it something for the state? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyc50 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 yeah eddie same here what is it can you post it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-light Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) Still waiting, usually get one every year. I enjoy doing the survey just adds another piece to the hunt and helps out the DEC. Edited September 3, 2017 by First-light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Posted August 23 · Report post Hunting and Trapping News - Bowhunters - Help Monitor Deer and Other Wildlife 08/17/2017 Bowhunters: Help Monitor Deer and Other Wildlife Populations Participate in DEC's Bowhunter Sighting Log Last year, 3,805 bowhunters from across the state participated in the Bowhunter Sighting Log and provided valuable data to aid DEC biologists with long-term monitoring of deer and other wildlife populations. Participants logged 186,110 hours afield and recorded seeing 120,067 deer, 47,772 turkeys, 2,698 ruffed grouse, 2,232 coyotes, 1,376 red fox, 1,323 raccoons, 446 fisher, 382 gray fox, 339 black bear, 128 bobcat, 7 river otter, and 5 moose. We are gearing up for the 2017 Bowhunter Sighting Log and welcome new participants. If you hunt during the bow season with a vertical bow or crossbow and have not participated before but would like to participate, send us an email ([email protected], subject: BowLog) by August 31. Include your name, address, hunter ID (back tag number), and the county where you primarily hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp_bucks Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Thanks good to know. Late for this year but i'll have to remember for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132 eight pointer Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I have been a participant in the sighting log for about 20 years now. I am glad to send my information in if it helps the D.E.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I too have enjoyed doing it for the last couple decades. Helps me really break down my bow seasons. I still wish they would let me do multiple entries a day since I frequently hunt two different places in a day, morning and evening. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Darling Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Still waiting on mine... might have to reach out and request one.I think if DEC went to an online entry form, it'd be easier to accommodate multiple hunt locations during the same day.I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Darling Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Mine arrived in the mail today. Getting close to that time and opening day feeling...I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hock3y24 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 mine came in mail today, this is the first year ill be participating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Yep ,last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Came Monday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loworange88 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) I got one yesterday, first time. I like the idea, but it seems like an outdated and unaccurate system if you ask me. I'll do it, but I fail to see how the DEC can use the data from a lousy few thousand of these for the whole state...perhaps if they had an online version or something through the Pocket Ranger or HuntFishNY Apps. Edited September 15, 2017 by loworange88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Darling Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I got one yesterday, first time. I like the idea, but it seems like an outdated and unaccurate system if you ask me. I'll do it, but I fail to see how the DEC can use the data from a lousy few thousand of these for the whole state...perhaps if they had an online version or something through the Pocket Ranger or HuntFishNY Apps.The app, or website could interface directly with their database, which would cut down on human transfer error, and free up a lot of man hours from data entry...Hmm...I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LET EM GROW Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I have never received one. Though this year i plan on making my own personal log. For sightings, weather conditions and wind directions etc.. I said this last year too so hopefully I will hold true to my word lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Darling Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I have never received one. Though this year i plan on making my own personal log. For sightings, weather conditions and wind directions etc.. I said this last year too so hopefully I will hold true to my word lol.Did you request/sign up for one from DEC and not receive it?I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas0218 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 On 9/9/2017 at 7:35 AM, Rebel Darling said: Still waiting on mine... might have to reach out and request one. I think if DEC went to an online entry form, it'd be easier to accommodate multiple hunt locations during the same day. I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk You beat me to it! I think it would be great to log into DEC from my stand and record in real time all they would need is a clicker option for bucks and one for doe. You could sit there and just hit the button. Even an app would be great if you don't have internet connection you could open the app once you get where you have signal or Wi-Fi it could automatically send info to DEC site. Allow for GPS positioning and bam they have a super accurate count of deer based on exact location. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 According to the letter sent with the Report Log , there were only 3805 participants in 2017 that sent in a report . Suffolx & Westchester ------------ 127 Northern Zone ---------------------- 247 Southern Zone --------------------- 3431 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LET EM GROW Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Rebel Darling said: Did you request/sign up for one from DEC and not receive it? I'm all thumbs when using Tapatalk I did not, Wasn't aware of this. Thought it was sent out randomly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Darling Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 2 hours ago, LET EM GROW said: I did not, Wasn't aware of this. Thought it was sent out randomly. Drop them a line, if you want to participate. The following is from DEC's website: Want to help? We need more bowhunter participation in: northern, eastern and southeastern counties, and in Suffolk and Westchester counties. To participate or to get more information about the Bowhunter Sighting Log, e-mail us ([email protected]). Please provide your name, address, hunter ID (back tag number), a list of the counties where you hunt, and whether or not you have participated in New York's bowhunter log in any previous year. Thank you for your interest! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LET EM GROW Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas0218 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 On 9/15/2017 at 9:45 AM, fasteddie said: According to the letter sent with the Report Log , there were only 3805 participants in 2017 that sent in a report . Suffolx & Westchester ------------ 127 Northern Zone ---------------------- 247 Southern Zone --------------------- 3431 That makes sense being that 3/4 of the state is considered Southern Zone and probably where the majority of where people hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robhuntandfish Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 On 9/8/2017 at 5:41 PM, Fletch said: I too have enjoyed doing it for the last couple decades. Helps me really break down my bow seasons. I still wish they would let me do multiple entries a day since I frequently hunt two different places in a day, morning and evening. agreed there. I often hunt two different locations and might be there same amount of time. Its interesting to look back at the end of the year and see the totals of how many deer you have seen and where. I have done it for 3 years now. Got mine in the mail a couple weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robhuntandfish Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 i got one in the mail three years ago without requesting it. So have done it ever since. I tell my hunting buddy that they only send these to the best hunters! lol Just cause its funny! I should tell him he can sign up........nah ! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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