The_Field_Ager 3988 Report post Posted October 10 Anyone hunt the Zoar Valley? Thinking of taking my nephew there for a pre-gun scout When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in a confederacy against him. Jonathan Swift Vladimir Lenin - “the goal of socialism is communism.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpkot 1154 Report post Posted October 10 I used to hunt pheasants at the zoar valley multi use area. I would cut school with my brother with a forged note for a doctors appointment. Back then I had a brittany spaniel. I hunted it quite a few times for birds, but not deer. Great memories. We were young and dumb and often went home empty handed( my dog was kinda a clown and it certainly didn't help) I do remember shooting my first pheasant there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm914 1016 Report post Posted October 10 No but I just looked it up lots of reviews by hikers they say its beautiful but rough terrain to walk in hope that helps . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Field_Ager 3988 Report post Posted October 10 7 minutes ago, Storm914 said: No but I just looked it up lots of reviews by hikers they say its beautiful but rough terrain to walk in hope that helps . This appeals to me. 1 When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in a confederacy against him. Jonathan Swift Vladimir Lenin - “the goal of socialism is communism.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G-Man 4044 Report post Posted October 11 i have been there several times hiking.its a dangerous places as every year someone fall to their death. 2 I've hunted almost everyday of my life.. the rest have been wasted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lawdwaz 10145 Report post Posted October 11 If they (the deer) die down in the bottom you'll wish you hunted at home....... 1 Please support the hunting of Mourning Dove In New York State. For information, visit nydovehunting.weebly.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Field_Ager 3988 Report post Posted October 11 If I do hunt Zoar I would be sure to hunt as far from the creek as is feasible. Anyway, a scouting trip is on the cards in the near future in order to get a sense of the place. When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in a confederacy against him. Jonathan Swift Vladimir Lenin - “the goal of socialism is communism.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G-Man 4044 Report post Posted October 11 1 minute ago, Papist said: If I do hunt Zoar I would be sure to hunt as far from the creek as is feasible. Anyway, a scouting trip is on the cards in the near future in order to get a sense of the place. lot of other state land to hunt with mote game imo. I've hunted almost everyday of my life.. the rest have been wasted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Field_Ager 3988 Report post Posted October 11 Just now, G-Man said: lot of other state land to hunt with mote game imo. Zoar is the closest one to me. When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in a confederacy against him. Jonathan Swift Vladimir Lenin - “the goal of socialism is communism.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Field_Ager 3988 Report post Posted October 11 4 minutes ago, G-Man said: lot of other state land to hunt with mote game imo. Zoar is the closest one to me. When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in a confederacy against him. Jonathan Swift Vladimir Lenin - “the goal of socialism is communism.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Field_Ager 3988 Report post Posted October 11 Surprised we don't have a sub forum dedicated to Public Lands in NY. Seems like it would be real useful 1 When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in a confederacy against him. Jonathan Swift Vladimir Lenin - “the goal of socialism is communism.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G-Man 4044 Report post Posted October 11 (edited) east otto state forest has to be about the same..https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/67743.html Edited October 11 by G-Man I've hunted almost everyday of my life.. the rest have been wasted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Field_Ager 3988 Report post Posted October 11 Would you say Zoar has a low hunter population ? When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in a confederacy against him. Jonathan Swift Vladimir Lenin - “the goal of socialism is communism.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G-Man 4044 Report post Posted October 11 10 minutes ago, Papist said: Would you say Zoar has a low hunter population ? no i would.look at other..most city people go to zoar as it is on boarder of erie county 1 I've hunted almost everyday of my life.. the rest have been wasted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Field_Ager 3988 Report post Posted October 11 I will check out Otto for sure. Zoar is almost 3 times bigger tho When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in a confederacy against him. Jonathan Swift Vladimir Lenin - “the goal of socialism is communism.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G-Man 4044 Report post Posted October 11 1 minute ago, Papist said: I will check out Otto for sure. Zoar is almost 3 times bigger tho there are pieces of state land under 50 acres on near me produces for m friend every year.. many are overlooked as not big enough.. some are much bigger hanging bog cranberry hollow bear creek harwood lake are all other large parcels 2 I've hunted almost everyday of my life.. the rest have been wasted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Field_Ager 3988 Report post Posted October 11 (edited) 18 minutes ago, G-Man said: there are pieces of state land under 50 acres on near me produces for m friend every year.. many are overlooked as not big enough.. some are much bigger hanging bog cranberry hollow bear creek harwood lake are all other large parcels Is there a resource that lists all these pockets of huntable state land? [edit] Just found the Dec list for WMUs county by county. Not much going on near me.There is a tiny patch of woods in Hamburg. Anyone ever hunt it? Hampton Brook Woods? Edited October 11 by Papist When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in a confederacy against him. Jonathan Swift Vladimir Lenin - “the goal of socialism is communism.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moho81 1655 Report post Posted October 11 I am of no help other than to say I have never heard of any one hunting Zoar Valley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Field_Ager 3988 Report post Posted October 11 15 minutes ago, Moho81 said: I am of no help other than to say I have never heard of any one hunting Zoar Valley. Me either. Hence my desire to scout it When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in a confederacy against him. Jonathan Swift Vladimir Lenin - “the goal of socialism is communism.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Real_TCIII 9295 Report post Posted October 11 My neighbor and his family hunt Zoar quite a bit. Like GMan says it's no joke, be careful 1 I find a duck's opinion of me is very much influenced by whether or not I have bread -Mitch Hedberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIYhunter 65 Report post Posted October 11 10 hours ago, Papist said: Surprised we don't have a sub forum dedicated to Public Lands in NY. Seems like it would be real useful Agreed, happy to contribute. I've hunted both Zoar and Otto for a number of years. Lots of pressure on both during gun season. I've seen deer in both properties but never killed. My friend killed a doe in the middle of the day that happened to run by because she was bumped by another hunter. Pressure can be good sometimes. Most of my hunts were during gun season. Going to try at least 1 spot I have picked out during bow this year. PM me if you have questions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm914 1016 Report post Posted October 11 (edited) 11 hours ago, Papist said: I will check out Otto for sure. Zoar is almost 3 times bigger tho For me when it comes to public land it comes down to 2 things is it close to home and do I have dmp for that area . If i have a dmp for that zone i will hunt the public land closest to me 90% Of the time and only go father to places I think are better when I have the time to do so , Or just to get away see some new areas of the state . Edited October 11 by Storm914 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIYhunter 65 Report post Posted October 11 For me when it comes to public land it comes down to 2 things is it close to home and do I have dmp for that area . If i have a dmp for that zone i will hunt the public land closest to me 90% Of the time and only go father to places I think are better when I have the time to do so , Or just to get away see some new areas of the state . For zoar, don’t forget different wma’s north of creek versus south. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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