any one else excited about snow opening day of firearms as I

[rob-c]

Is has ben many many many years since I can remember a good blanket of snow for opening day of firearms. 

[NYBowhunter]

Not too long ago, think 2 years ago we got dumped with almost 2 feet of snow over the course of opening day and couple days after. That was ruff walking, but was nice to hunt in. Looking fwd to some white stuff,  great to see tracks and deer stand out more.

[Hunter007]

yes 

[CapDistPatriot]

Hell yeah man! I have a new lease I acquired in August, me and my boss have been prepping it for about 2 1/2 months and are so pumped.

[Swamp_bucks]

This guy is.  I cant wait fresh snow means stalking conditions.  Love to sit in am then stalk until afternoon sit.  Plus they stick out really well. Lol.

[Adkhunter1590]

I sure am. The incoming snow has made me change my plans for opening morning. Instead of being on watch in a ladder stand I’m going to head to some state land and do some walking. See if I can’t cut a nice track in the snow.

[Nytracker]

Oh yea.. love hunting in the snow . Love how much easier it is to drag deer out. Tracking deer is a no brainer... loving it 

 

[Jeremy K]

Had snow a few times for archery season ,it didn't change anything.

[MPHunter]

Probably in the minority but not really. I know the deer have been making their way through our property on a consistent basis. Worried the snow could change up the pattern just in time for Saturday. In last 20 years or so, have only had snow on ground opening day once. Don't remember what we saw but I know we didn't take one. I can say that late season if snow on ground, deer on our property are few and far between.  

Edited November 14, 2018 by MPHunter

[Engraver99]

i always hope for snow on the following Monday - that way the out of staters can't pick em out of the woods as easily and they usually have to leave Sunday night.

[wolc123]

For sure.  I have already altered my opening weekend plans at home to hunt the brassicas and corn a bit more.  Snow always makes them hit those hard.   The dusting that we had here last night was great for sledding the crossbow-kill carcass that I butchered back to the "coyote" pile.   I am really hoping for some up in the Adirondacks when I head up there over Thanksgiving.  I have killed bucks up there every time we have had it then.   That also means that it is going to need to be a big wide six or better for me to punch my buck tag at home in the Southern zone on opening weekend.   I don't like the idea of heading up there in the snow with just a bear tag because that will make them hibrenate early.

[JRod 8G8H]

Pretty pumped as i have 3 bedding areas in sight and can see a couple hundred yards in every direction from a stand i put on my cousin's ridge.. Had deer out of xbow range there last weekend including a nice 2.5 year old 8 pointer. Also excited my rifle is finally sighted in.. Good luck all

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[NFA-ADK]

Looking forward to doing some tracking with the bow tomorrow.  Hope it sticks on LI!  

[Nomad]

It’ll make it easier to see them coming ,especially for my daughter , and I guess tracking if someone makes a less then stellar shot .

Other then that , I’d take 50 and sunny ,

Tracking ? Well over 1/4 mile the deer would be off my spot .

[DirtTime]

Calling for 3-6" in my area. Can't say I am looking forward to it or not. I love hunting in the snow. Easier to to pick the deer out.

Just not looking forward to shoveling it. Grounds not frozen yet to it's going be a sloppy wet mess.

[Team Hoyt]

I love hunting in a little snow. I'll be sitting in the morning and if I get nothing I'll be doing some walking

[grampy]

Snow Camo!!!  With some blaze orange of course. 

 

[G-Man]

ugh.. hate it..guys take far shots..blood drops through the snow and idiots think they missed.. find lots of dead lost deer when there is snow.

cant hear them.coming and it it warms up and refreezes its so crunchy they can hear you coming from next county. 

and its freaking cold.. uncomfortable to sit in if its not frozen under snow your boots get muddy and or wet and freeze to the stand and make noise when you move. if it hangs on the limbs you cant see and your open lanes are no longer open... drat ...id rather not have it

[BowmanMike]

Sounds like we will have more than a little snow. That makes for a tough drag if there is 10" or more. Also might mess the travel patterns up. Doesn't matter to me,i will walk to find the deer if they don't come to me first.

[Bionic]

I hate snow. Its bittersweet,  I made good money with it, but dislike dealing with it.

 

[Steve D]

Not me...As a rule I hate deer season. If I could fill a tag during bow I probably wouldn't even bother. No joy for me at all and besides with this years weather I feel like I have already had gun season. Not looking forward to another three weeks of it  it except for the fact I will be able to shoot farther IF  I should happen to see one.

[Robhuntandfish]

2 minutes ago, Bionic said:

I hate snow. Its bittersweet,  I made good money with it, but dislike dealing with it.

 

Same here but without the money. Lol

If it snows I have to go into work on weekdays and cancel vacation. This week canceled three days off cause of it.  But am off tomorrow.  Because of work I hate snow.  The winter is pretty tough on me. 

The place I gun hunt I like it cause it knocks down the neck high grass, but don't care to sit in the real cold that much.  

[Bionic]

Just now, Robhuntandfish said:

Same here but without the money. Lol

If it snows I have to go into work on weekdays and cancel vacation. This week canceled three days off cause of it.  But am off tomorrow.  Because of work I hate snow.  The winter is pretty tough on me. 

The place I gun hunt I like it cause it knocks down the neck high grass, but don't care to sit in the real cold that much.  

We are pretty much in the same boat.  I remember your posts last winter.  I plow roads and the government center where I work, so we can do be at work 30+ hours so I understand.  I am waiting to see what happens tomorrow,  first plowable event down here for us tomorrow,  hoping we just get kept on, instead of the BS of calling us back in 4 hrs.

[Robhuntandfish]

2 minutes ago, Bionic said:

We are pretty much in the same boat.  I remember your posts last winter.  I plow roads and the government center where I work, so we can do be at work 30+ hours so I understand.  I am waiting to see what happens tomorrow,  first plowable event down here for us tomorrow,  hoping we just get kept on, instead of the BS of calling us back in 4 hrs.

I used to work for nys DOT years ago and spent lots of time in those plows. I feel your pain.  

Now I manage a transportation Dept . And the worst part is being in the office while drivers are out on bad roads with passengers .  I pace.....

Good luck with the snow . And dodging the idiots on the road all day.

[Bionic]

1 minute ago, Robhuntandfish said:

I used to work for nys DOT years ago and spent lots of time in those plows. I feel your pain.  

Now I manage a transportation Dept . And the worst part is being in the office while drivers are out on bad roads with passengers .  I pace.....

Good luck with the snow . And dodging the idiots on the road all day.

You're a good man, it is nice to hear you worry, and value your coworkers you guide.  Thank you, and safe travels for your coworkers