Not for nothing but i live in chenango county and personally had a great year.My bow season was over in the first week with all tags filled,and missed a heck of an 8 point the first day with the gun,and filled two tags the next week.maybe just a fluke but one of my best years.Personally i noticed no where near as many hunters in the woods as years before.May be a factor also.
Just a little info from a bow hunting fanatic
Thank you,
the captain