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Outdoor Journal: Making some out-of-season sightings while out rabbit hunting | The Daily Gazette
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By Ed Noonan/For The Daily Gazette |
December 23, 2020
Earlier this month, I decided to bundle up and head out to do a little small game hunting to see if I could kick up a few rabbits using my new Heritage Rough Rider .22 revolver.
I was slowly stopping and going when I saw movement coming up from a gully. I sat down quickly in the bushes and out from me about 10-15 steps from me were two toms and five hen turkeys. Where were these guys when I was hunting them when the season was open? But, I did shoot one of the toms (with my camera) and got a photo. Hopefully, they will be there next year. I also saw a 4-point buck; it too was within shooting range if deer hunting was open. You may hunt furbearers during the day using any handgun, however I did not see any. But . . . I’ll be back.
Dec 16, 2020 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. In 2019, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 337 search and rescue missions, extinguished 74 wildfires that burned a total of 212 acres, participated in 29 prescribed fires that burned and rejuvenated 645 acres, and worked on cases that resulted in 2,507 tickets or arrests. “DEC celebrates our 50th anniversary this year, but our Forest Rangers have been on the front lines for even longer, protecting New York’s wildlife, natural resources, residents, and visitors for more than a century,” said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. “The state’s brave Forest Rangers have a vast knowledge of first aid, land navigation, and technical rescue techn
Injured Long Lake Hunter Saved by Guardian Angel
If you have never believed in Guardian Angels or someone watching over you, this tale may change your mind. An injured hunter in the middle of nowhere and with no cell phone coverage.
Forest Ranger Milano had just been transferred into the Long Lake area and was cruising the territory near Sargent Ponds Wilderness Area. For some unknown reason she decided to turn onto North Point Road, a dead end route with no cell coverage. Her path would lead to the injured hunter from Long Lake, crouching beside his truck and waving frantically.
Adirondack hunter falls out of tree stand, gets injured: DEC Forest Ranger rescues
Updated Dec 15, 2020;
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An Adirondack hunter fell out of his tree stand recently. He suffered undisclosed injuries and made his way back to his truck. He was unable, though, to get into his vehicle.
Fortunately, a state Forest Ranger happened to be driving by, noticed him on the ground next to his truck and rescued him.
That rescue was included in the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s weekly report on Forest Ranger rescues and other Ranger-related incidents across the state. All information for the following situations was supplied by the DEC.