[Dragthor]

Anyone ever tried bow hunting at Amwell Lake? Its small...and it probably takes a deer two leaps to run on to private property.

 

[WWP_Bowhunter]

First deer(shotgun buck) I ever killed was at Amwell Lake. A house now sits were this was as this was before the house across the lake was built (many years ago). We also used to have some great rabbit hunting along and just below the dam. We also did some damage on geese and ducks. Those were the days.... I haven't been there in a long time so I can say what it's like today. The far corner should be ok if the surounding area doesn't have houses around it.

Good luck

 

[Dragthor]

Thanks. Is the only entrance at the end of Rt. 579 near the Quick Check?

 

[Stealthy_Bowman]

Alexauken WMA is very close to there and offers much more room.

 

[WWP_Bowhunter]

I believe that is the only entrance.

 

[Dragthor]

I do not need that much room with a bow.

Its only a matter of time before NJ reduces the 450 ft. rule for bows down to 150 ft. (like PA).

 

[Dragthor]

Ever fish there? I might have to do some scouting/fishing this summer at Amwell Lake.

 

[1shot]

Looking for some good State Land to hunt this upcoming season for deer with shotgun and muzzleloader. Any suggestions in either Hunterdon,Somerset,Warren or Morris]

 

[WWP_Bowhunter]

1shot there is alot of state land in those 4 counties. My suggestion is to go to the NJDEP's website and the Fish and Wildlife section. You will find a listing of all the WMA and topos of them. Pick one that is near you and take a look. I have had good luck on WMAs

 

[Dragthor]

Yes, lots of state land. My opinion 1shot: find some state land...do some scounting for deer, parking areas, and areas where guys tend to avoid (aka...beyond 100 yards past the parking lot). [smirk]

1shot - I'm gonna try bowhunting Black River WMA this year in Chester... you in?

 

[1shot]

Drag
Sounds good I hunted Black River about 15years ago. I seen some deer but had alot of hunting presure but its worth a try.I need to get out of middlesex county and try some new spots.Did you ever try Spruce Run?

 

[wojtowicza]

spruce run, talking about hunting pressure! i live about 2 miles from it and i don't even go there.

 

[raptor]

Woj,
You got bears?
Did I meet you at the womens day at the range at Cherry Ridge Range a few years ago? My wife took the coarse and I met a guy that lives right by Spruce Run whos wife was also in it.He was telling me about the bears he saw in his driveway.

 

[wojtowicza]

no not me. you'ld never get my wife near a range or any kind of shooting. it causes alot of friction around here...lol

she's against hunting. i have 2 daughters now and one more on the way. i told her girls can hunt and fish and she says no way. we'll see...

ps: yes we do have bears!

 

[raptor]

My wife always had an interest in shooting so I guess its easier. The womans day at the range and a few other similar events at cherry ridge range are great. They give 2 hours of classroom type instruction, then bring the ladies out to the range for a few shots on the rifle(22) pistol(22) and shotgun. They have a lot of fun and its free.