Well after completing my first full season in NJ, I am a bit depressed.

Didn't get any deer (bow or shotgun), did see a few though, but only 2 of them were bucks (spikes). All of my hunting was done on Public lands, and I jumped around quite a bit which may have been the problem also.

I keep hearing and seeing guys talking about Allaire State Park. Is it worth the time and effort to hunt there? Is it any good? Where can I get maps? Where is a good starting point?

I am thinking of going down there on Monday to scout for next season..but don't know where to go.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Catskillhuntr (Mike)

Funny thing; you posted this a few weeks back and now you say you have never been there:[:@]

I was out yesterday doing some winter bowhunting at Allaire State Park here in NJ. After about 2 hours on stand a few does started to mill around and come out of some thickets I was hunting near, when all of a sudden I hear this racket. I turn to look and here comes this monster buck weaving his way through the brush. He headed straight for the does, and was scent checking them all. Guess a few of the ladies might have been in estrous. Never got a chance at a shot as park rangers on horse back came riding through about 15 minutes later and spooked them off....

He must have been about 20-24" wide and tall tines too. G2's must have been 10" long...

after that i near fainted!

I know what I posted. I was just kidding, I wanted to see some of the guys responses......LOL