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Congrats that's a nice buck

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I hit the woods today, however I myself seemed to lack the excitement knowing I could only shoot a doe. But i love every day of hunting so I'll keep going out regardless if I agree with the new rule or not(which I don't). I will take the time to fill out my DEC survey that came in the mail about observations while hunting. Anyone else get one ?

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Hunt the weekdays and it's a ghost town or launch a boat and drive to the opposite side to have the place to your self. I've small game hunted it a lot and deer only a handful. However a friend solely hunts hemlock with great success for deer

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I found one the response e-mails I received

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I had one on camera two winters ago in Alfred. I emailed the DEC the picture and asked a few questions. I was told In the southern tier the population was starting to rebound. They also wanted to know what kind of habitat he was in and a general area. I guess they are working with colleges and trying to put a study together as well they several hair traps to get a better estimate on their range and numbers. I though it was nice to hear some feed back

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I have a few younger bucks on camera that just started light sparring with in the last couple days. About half are still in velvet

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If the DEC did a doe only weekend, they would have more participation in lowering the herd. Here is 3 reasons why I won't tromp through the woods the first two weeks in my one spot ....

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I grabbed an 8C tag last week at gander no problem

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I've got a place in Alfred and a few spots along the lake as well. I must say I love the big woods feel of down south but the deer just don't compare . I may have one shooter in Alfred maybe every 2 years and 5 to 6 shooters up by the lake each year. Obviously the population is in better shape up north but it gets hard to drive an hour and a half to see a 3 pointer. My odds are far higher than heading south. Now I've seen a lot of big bucks come from the south but its limited compared to the lake side. To play devils advocate my uncle has 120 acres south of letchworth that is beautiful mature woods that is surrounded by two med size ag farms ,now if I go there I see big deer

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I have Muzzys from 5 years ago just replace the blades. How many rinkity expendables do you guys still have from 5 years ago? Make a good shot guys

I actually have had the same rage broad heads for a few years and just buy replacement blades when need be. I can't find any rinkity parts on them

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I'm not big on gimmicks and I think anyone who try's conquest would be happy with the product. I believe the deer like due to how natural of smell it is.

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Conquest scents have worked wonders over every scent I've used. It's comes in a deodorant stick form. It can be pricey depending on which scent you choose to buy. I always buy the evercalm "yellow stick "which is purely a bedding scent. The advantage that I have scene is that scent seems to put the deer at ease while in the area of the scent. I've had many spooked deer or tail up and blowing run into the area with the scent and calm right down and begin foraging again. I think the success is in the simplicity, it simply smells like a deer. I use about half of a stick in a season and it still holds the smell for next season. I'd say for the price it worth it's weight in gold. I have not tried the estrus scent but I'm sure I works just as well

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I was just at my place across from Carlton island. The wife and i fished 3days straight and only caught one nice small smallie. 18FOW drifting. I ended up going to an old go to weapon pink jig with a white mister twister tipped with a small piece of worm.

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I swear by rage broad heads. I generally don't shot over 30yards and have never lost a deer with them. I do hear the claims of them not passing through, but I've never had an issue and my bow is not cranked up. I won't be switching anytime soon. However if I were to switch I hear great reviews on the G5 fixed blades.

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At least we can all save $$$$ on trail camera batteries...no point to check them for an early season pattern. Hopefully this guy grows a little more and doesn't get arrowed before the 15th.

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Here's my thought, the majority of people will now skip the first two weeks of bow and the last week of muzzleloader. The doe harvest numbers will mimic last years and we'll be in the same boat. Now I am by no means a trophy hunter, but I'm not going blow a good set to shoot a doe when on oct 16th I can shoot a doe if I so choose.

What I think would of been a better idea if they needed to make their change was maybe a week of doe only say October 15-21 during the so called lull period.

Bottom line everyone I've talked to was not happy with the change

I also wonder how many bucks will be shot in the first two weeks and tagged as if they were shot else where

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The only time I see a good amount of birds is on the way to my cottage in the islands. Usually once I'm past Oswego I see a good amount, certainly more than around Rochester area. I also can't think of more than one friend that goes after birds in the fall. Hopefully the birds will make a rebound

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Look at big woods musky lures on line .....there 6" phantoms work good for pike and you can rip them off a bass rod (not ideal but it works) I've also caught many bass on them as well

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The project hasn't started yet. However fish and wildlife have done some projects to open areas closed choked out by cattails and on both sides of the parkway

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Wishinfishin the weeds aren't horrible yet so you'll be fine....fishing has been decent still.....you can fish outside bay for pike I've had the best luck fishing west rather that east when outside of the bay...the water temp hasn't changed to much...good luck if you get out

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Nice pike....did you get them Casting or trolling ?

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All casting by the markers...trolling could work outside the bay on the mud line. Inside the bay I think you'd spend more time catching bottom, I'd say the avg depth is 4ft .........if your not familiar with the bay ONLY go in and out with the markers or you'll need a new lower end.. across the mouth there is an old rail bed / pier not sure it was taken out long before I was born

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Yes we will see how much they get done. Sad to look at empty and falling apart docks but it does make nice structure for fishing.

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Braddocks has it's day's....lots of pressure/pleasure boats and no water . But I live a mile from the launch so that makes it nice for quick outings. Like any body of water once you find a pattern/tactic that works you can be productive

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