State Rules on Food plots???

[upstaterifle]

Just trying to get some bearing on food plots and what NY allows.  Have heard from some others that it all depends on how you hunt it etc.  Are there any special rules or restricitons on this?

[Fantail]

They are legal, one of the few things we can do.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7197.html

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http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7284.html

You can hunt near them, over them, your call. What you have heard from 'others' is just opinion.

[Geno C]

its legal to generate and hunt over...

[upstaterifle]

Good info.  Basically what I have been told is that you cannot plant anything that doesnt grow there naturally like clover.  Also that you cannot set yourself up in any sort of plot or right on the edge.  If it is something like clover though does that matter?  Any other insight and info is appreciated.

[upstaterifle]

its legal to generate and hunt over...

Hunt over?  You mean up in a stand?

[WNYBuckHunter]

Good info.  Basically what I have been told is that you cannot plant anything that doesnt grow there naturally like clover.  Also that you cannot set yourself up in any sort of plot or right on the edge.  If it is something like clover though does that matter?  Any other insight and info is appreciated.

What youve been told is pure out BS. You could plant 2 acres of corn and bush hog it then setup a treestand right over it if you want. As long as you dont rake it into a pile, its a food plot and is 100% legal. Brassicas, Turnips, Rape, Clover, Beans, Peas, etc its all fine. You can hunt near it, on the edge, in the middle of it if you want, its up to you. Basically, its the same as hunting over or near a farmer's field.

Take a look at the land management section for lots of info...

http://huntingny.com/forums/index.php/board,9.0.html

[G-Man]

plant what you want, harvest it, leave it, just dont put in a pile!! thats the only illegal part!

[wdswtr]

I always love the misinformation people give out.  I think alot do just that to deter us hunters for getting a leg up on those deer.  I went to Tractor Supply the other week to look at some of the seed they had.  Lady walks over and demanded that it is illegal to hunt over a food plot and if that was my intentions she would not sell me any of it.  I checkled and said okay lady I will be back tomarrow with a present for you.  I went back with a printout off the DEC website and handed it to her.  She looked at me really funny as I suggested to her that she should actually know what she is talking about before she speaks and left.  Went back a few days later to get some welding rods and she rang me out and appologized and said it was just what she was told.  If these people would just shut up.  Think about it how many acorn trees have you hunted under? How many people setup on apple trees?  They are all sources of food, some man put their some not.  Food plot is no different it is a source of food.  If you choose to hunt over it or just have it to attract and hold deer on your property or a suplement to get them through the winter its your choice not some anti spreading rumors.

[upstaterifle]

Thank you very much everyone.  This is a great site and I really appreciate the accurate info.  Not ready to get any plots going yet, just starting to really think about it.  Can't wait for the season to open up.  Getting itchy already just looking at pictures.  Was up at big hans this weekend sighting in my scope and its all ready.  Thanks again.

[Fantail]

I had a similar experience at CT (tractor supply). The employees involved didn't seem anti hunting, in fact the one guy placed the seed order for me but it got cancelled because their corporate policy dictates they will have nothing to do with supplies for food plots in NY. Yet I believe you can go into PA and not have a problem. Brought in the same proof from the DEC that it is all perfectly legal and explained what supplies are involved, not just seed but the fertilizer, lime, impliments etc. And that's just from one guy, now mutiply that by the hundreds of people doing plots and tried to explain to the manager the potential for profit those clowns are missing out on. She seemed to be less then caring and stuck to their corporate policy excuse. I realised persuing this there was futile and to take my business eleswhere.

[Geno C]

its legal to generate and hunt over...

Hunt over?  You mean up in a stand?

correct

[wdswtr]

I had a similar experience at CT (tractor supply). The employees involved didn't seem anti hunting, in fact the one guy placed the seed order for me but it got cancelled because their corporate policy dictates they will have nothing to do with supplies for food plots in NY. Yet I believe you can go into PA and not have a problem. Brought in the same proof from the DEC that it is all perfectly legal and explained what supplies are involved, not just seed but the fertilizer, lime, impliments etc. And that's just from one guy, now mutiply that by the hundreds of people doing plots and tried to explain to the manager the potential for profit those clowns are missing out on. She seemed to be less then caring and stuck to their corporate policy excuse. I realised persuing this there was futile and to take my business eleswhere.

Corporate policy?  They really said that.  I have 2 TSC within 30 minutes of my house and they both stock on their shelves a variety of food plot seeds.  I dont mean a generic brand either The same seeds you see in Bass pro, gander mountain etc.  I think someone was pulling your leg on that one.  The place is convenient but over priced to begin with anyhow.

[fasteddie]

I had a similar experience at CT (tractor supply). The employees involved didn't seem anti hunting, in fact the one guy placed the seed order for me but it got cancelled because their corporate policy dictates they will have nothing to do with supplies for food plots in NY. Yet I believe you can go into PA and not have a problem. Brought in the same proof from the DEC that it is all perfectly legal and explained what supplies are involved, not just seed but the fertilizer, lime, impliments etc. And that's just from one guy, now mutiply that by the hundreds of people doing plots and tried to explain to the manager the potential for profit those clowns are missing out on. She seemed to be less then caring and stuck to their corporate policy excuse. I realised persuing this there was futile and to take my business eleswhere.

That can't be corporate policy . I can buy Food Plot seed at out TSC here in Ontario , ny ......

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogSearchResultView?storeId=10551&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&pageSize=20&

[Fantail]

Well aware of what their site has to offer, but that is what she said, corp decision, corp policy. The CT's near me do not stock any plot seed at all. They would not allow my order to be shipped in. Maybe it's not statewide then. My business is still going elsewhere.

[cboy18]

just don't bait.  just in tsc yesterday.  had no till mixes, but limited quantities on and selection on shelf. preferred seed has come thru for me.