Stewart State Land A Total Bust For Bunnies

[bkln]

It looks like "HuntingNY SWAT team" is onto something, Squirrels , watch out this weekend !!! :-)

[13BVET]

Okay, here's the deal. .22 cannot be used at Stewart. Shotguns, and since air rifles are not specifically prohibited, can be used also.

[Elmo]

Elmo,

The inner road system at Stewart is currently closed, so there will be no vehicle entry unless you are authorized. Most of us will be parking outside, and walking in. Some spots in the Forest does accomodate for more than 1 vehicle, depending on the spot.

Dave,

No rifles allowed in this State Forest, but shotguns, airguns, and bows are allowed. I am not sure if handguns and crossbows are allowed or not.

Ah, yes. Forgot about that. I haven't been back since regular gun season ended.

[shawnhu]

Looking forward to meeting a few of you guys. Elmo, would you be interested in going up together?

[Elmo]

Looking forward to meeting a few of you guys. Elmo, would you be interested in going up together?

I'll PM you.

[13BVET]

Elmo,

The inner road system at Stewart is currently closed, so there will be no vehicle entry unless you are authorized. Most of us will be parking outside, and walking in. Some spots in the Forest does accomodate for more than 1 vehicle, depending on the spot.

Dave,

No rifles allowed in this State Forest, but shotguns, airguns, and bows are allowed. I am not sure if handguns and crossbows are allowed or not.

Definitely no handguns.

[13BVET]

Drury Lane has around 7 single spot parking areas. The idea is to get these spots early in the morning-pretty much hogging them, I guess. What the hell-works for me!

[shawnhu]

It looks like "HuntingNY SWAT team" is onto something, Squirrels , watch out this weekend !!! :-)

We're like the A-Team, lol.

[Dave]

Guy's thanks for all the information. Let me know when and where and what time to meet.

Dave

[shawnhu]

Dave,

PM me your number and if I hear anything, I'll send you the update.

[cynthiafu]

you should check with the dec about the one car parking . they may not let that slide now that reg ,ml and bow season is over . if not you should go park on ridge road and walk down new road to orlando drive now thats is loaded with squirrels also if you go up new road to spot 47 or so there is a great place there too . i grew up over there . was there ever waking hour and when i was not in school . never went home till the sun went down and on weekends i would camp out over there . love it over there . well happy hunting . go get them greys

[ny hunter]

Is that off 207 I think? I would love to join,been awhile since I was up that way.I am in.keep us posted.

[13BVET]

I usually just run 84 West to the Stewart Airport Exit (I believe 5A). Go to the stop light-make a left. That's Drury Lane.

[ny hunter]

I just go over the TZ and right up the thru way.Or should I say thats the way I used to go.

[waltny]

I kid you not guys. This one spot over there is loaded with greys. I don't know if it's a matter of nobody hunting them, or what, but I hit 2 different spots, and in both spots, I saw nice greys. One particular spot, though, was overwhelmed with them. I had the .410 single shot, which isgreat for those, but I really don't eat them, so I didn't shoot any. What days are good for you guys? I know I'm definitely going over again this week, but it has to be early, or you can't get a spot. Shawn, are you good with your license?

Im 2 hours north, would love to see if I can get a KP for that many greys. Id even go the extra mile and finally mount the camera for through the scope video footage.

[13BVET]

Im 2 hours north, would love to see if I can get a KP for that many greys. Id even go the extra mile and finally mount the camera for through the scope video footage.

Come on down, Walt! I'm the only one who is fairly close. I'm only about 25 minutes away.

[cynthiafu]

i am 10 minutes away from the place lol.

[shawnhu]

Walt,

Would love to meet you, and other members as well. As 13BVET said, come on down!

[waltny]

Sounds good, thanks for invitation. Might be next weekend sadly. I hear we arent in for much a good one this weekend any how.

[trophyslugster]

been hunting stewart for 30 years grew up on drury lane there used to be alot of rabbits there along with alot of grouse. havent seen a grouse in 6 years and only a few rabbits here and there deer population is going down to. to many people shooting everything that moves over there.

[NY Region 3 Trapper]

Never thought I would see such a thread on the topic of going after squirrels in an organized fashion. Kind of sounds interesting. I live not that far away. Have to check my schedule. With so many people I'm wondering how many can be bagged after the first shot though. Any confirmation if this is going to be done. Never hunted the property. More interested in Coyotes. Seems to be alot of open fields scenerios.

[13BVET]

been hunting stewart for 30 years grew up on drury lane there used to be alot of rabbits there along with alot of grouse. havent seen a grouse in 6 years and only a few rabbits here and there deer population is going down to. to many people shooting everything that moves over there.

I agree. The only thing there seems to be plenty of, besides squirrels, are crows. No shortage of those over there.

[13BVET]

Never thought I would see such a thread on the topic of going after squirrels in an organized fashion. Kind of sounds interesting. I live not that far away. Have to check my schedule. With so many people I'm wondering how many can be bagged after the first shot though. Any confirmation if this is going to be done. Never hunted the property. More interested in Coyotes. Seems to be alot of open fields scenerios.

I know I'm definitely going, although, as Walt pointed out, the weather is not going to be great.

[Elmo]

As long as it's not raining (haven't seen any squirrels come out during the rain), I'll be there. I take just as much pleasure taking down a couple of crows. I'm not so much interested in the squirrels as I am getting together for a group hunt and meeting some fellow hunters.

[shawnhu]

Rain or Snow, here we go!