Still Warm, but…: Greetings Hunters, mid-November and what many consider peak hunting is approaching fast, yet it’s only the third weekend of the season that is coming up, which is simply because that’s the way the calendar falls this year. So, there’s plenty of hunting ahead.
Some photos (below), and reports, are coming in as hunters in the past 7-to-10 days have been seeing quite a few bucks on their feet. Buck sign, like rubs and scrapes, is sporadic: hot in one area, cool in another. Basically, the idea now is to pay attention to doe groups because that’s where the boys will be. Doe feeding and bedding areas should garner your attention and if you haven’t found them, keep looking. Although it’s cooling off, it’s still quite warm for this time of year with slightly above average temps continuing. Good luck!
Meanwhile check out the latest NY Outdoor News Great Northeast Podcast, Ep. 58 with Peter Fiduccia, the Deer Doctor, talking about calling Whitetails
Send photos to: buck@adkhunter.com (please include name, hometown, size of deer and county of kill).
Printed Licenses – Important Update (10/23): We want to up some confusion regarding the new print-your-own hunting licenses. First, the digital/electronic option does not apply to carcass tags. You still need to put a physical tag on a deer, bear or turkey. Just like before, fill out your tag immediately after the kill and attach it to the carcass before transporting in/on a vehicle or hanging at camp or home. You can report your harvest using the HuntFishNY app or call it in within seven days.
Next, and very important, all hunters – big and small game alike – need to carry your signed license (not just your tags) with you in the field. This is the first page (left in the photo) of the document that came with your printed out tags and has all of your pertinent information. Again, be sure to sign it.
Here are some resources:
• Hunting Regs Guide PDF (Details of the change are on Page 4)
• New Sporting License FAQ
• YouTube video explaining the change
Also, DEC announced a regulatory proposal that would enable License Issuing Agents and Officers (LIAs) to charge a nominal printing fee to recover costs associated with printing and mailing paper sporting licenses and other items sold through DEC’s Automated Licensing System (DECALS). The proposal does not include any additional fees if the license buyer prints a license themselves. Public comment on this is welcome through Aug. 12. Click here to read the Press Release.
–Dan’l
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