Headed to Canisteo, New York! DEER HUNTING!

[4ssss]

I used to hunt southern zone in Otsego County. It was a shotgun zone, and tough for an out of stater, or anyone to be honest to get a buck. Wide open farmland and plenty of food around. Some big deer, but few and far between. We used to know some residents and became the 2nd name on their doe permits, so we had a better shot at getting a deer. It was nearly impossible to get a doe tag for an out of stater, you had to accumulate points unless you did it that way. I didn't know great deer hunting until I moved down here believe it or not. If you can't fly in, drive up. I leave here at 2am and I'm in Mexico, NY at 6pm when I go fishing. Good luck anyway, Bill.

 

[Psilloh1]

I used to hunt southern zone in Otsego County. It was a shotgun zone, and tough for an out of stater, or anyone to be honest to get a buck. Wide open farmland and plenty of food around. Some big deer, but few and far between. We used to know some residents and became the 2nd name on their doe permits, so we had a better shot at getting a deer. It was nearly impossible to get a doe tag for an out of stater, you had to accumulate points unless you did it that way. I didn't know great deer hunting until I moved down here believe it or not. If you can't fly in, drive up. I leave here at 2am and I'm in Mexico, NY at 6pm when I go fishing. Good luck anyway, Bill.

That had to be along time ago? Party permits phased out 30 years ago or more?
Southern Zone opened up rifle at least 10 years ago..

Growing up in the late 70’s you could hunt all season to see 5 deer. They are over run now!

 

[4ssss]

That had to be along time ago? Party permits phased out 30 years ago or more?
Southern Zone opened up rifle at least 10 years ago..

Growing up in the late 70’s you could hunt all season to see 5 deer. They are over run now!

That was back when non resident licenses were $52.50. I still have all my old back tags that never got filled. I have saved all my licenses since I started hunting. I'll take a pic of the pile tomorrow.

 

[4ssss]

That had to be along time ago? Party permits phased out 30 years ago or more?
Southern Zone opened up rifle at least 10 years ago..

Growing up in the late 70’s you could hunt all season to see 5 deer. They are over run now!

Here's a lifetime of memories.

 

[basstracker89]

Here's a lifetime of memories.

Looks like mugshot labels.........

 

[4ssss]

Back tags. Had to wear them.

 

[basstracker89]

Back tags. Had to wear them.

That's ridiculous.......

 

[basstracker89]

Back tags. Had to wear them.

I had to look that up....... Good grief!! Only in a communist state.......I could see myself tearing that right off easily. By accident of course. Just more BS they dreamed up. Not to mention, refer to the deer cartoon.......

 

[Psilloh1]

Back tags. Had to wear them.

I have Pins from my grandfather prior to Backtags from the 20's!

We hunted NY around the same time!

 

[thevalueman]

grab our flag, on your way out.....