Plan on going for muzzleloader for black bear in NY around oct18-21.went last yr,stay in a small camper a little past Old Forge area.Any tips or info or if anyone is interested in going or meeting up or just comparing notes wouod be helpful.I bow hunt in the Utica area for a few days first,drop me a line,thanks Matt

Where past Old Forge. We have a camp on Rondaxe Lake just past Bald Mtn. I went last year in late fall and there wasn't a deer to be seen. Not even tracks. It was also the very last weekend of hunting. This year I think we are going up for early muz season. I think it open s Oct 15.

i was in the same basic area,as far as 8th lake campground where i stayed,and north of eagle bay towards big moose lake.i didnt see anything or much sign either,same with a few other gruops in the campround,i will be in the same area this season for muzzle,oct 15 till 21 or 22 i think,let me know what ur plans r

WOW! Small world. I too hunt off Rondaxe lake (Whitney Pines - Slide Off Mtn. out to camp Golum) Our cabin is directly across from the snowmobile gate on Rondaxe lake. We have 5 guys going up for muzzleloader opener - all of us got 50 Cal Thompson Omegas this year . Meet you at Frankie's for some good Italian eats.

I n the winter when we snowmobile we see 30+ deer a day out on the lake but during the season there are none to be seen. At least in late fall. I'm going up in a couple weeks to scout the area. Maybe it will be better opening weekend.

how has ur success been?do u stand hunt,still hunt?its a great time of year tto be in the ADK!!cant wait