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Christmas Came Early To Our Muzzleloading Group In Caneadea

John La Mond — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:00:15 +0000

Blackpowder season is something that not a lot of deer hunters take part in. For me personally, it is probably the most exciting facet of deer hunting. I had been making plans all year long to get together with a few of my close hunting buddies to do some Blackpowder hunting. Here in Western New [...]

No Deer For Our Camp In Caneadea Over The Weekend

John La Mond — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:00:55 +0000

It’s been a really slow season for our deer hunting group in Caneadea. So far, we have only harvested a six point, a spike and two does. Normally we have about three times that many by now. But if it were easy, everyone would be doing it. However, it was still a great weekend. There’s [...]

Congratulations To Matthew Vizzi On His First Buck

John La Mond — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:00:27 +0000

When you’re a deer hunter, you always remember your first deer. There is nothing like that feeling when you finally get one. It’s a memory you have for the rest of your life. Congratulations to 14 year old Matthew Vizzi who took his first deer with a firearm on Saturday morning in Caneadea. Matthew and [...]

Tomorrow Is Opening Day Of Firearm Season For Deer Hunting

John La Mond — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:00:13 +0000

Tomorrow is the day that so many of us wait for all year long. Saturday, November 17 is opening day for the gun season for deer hunting. It is a rich tradition for many of us here in Western New York. I will be on the air tomorrow morning hosting Wide Open Country from 6am [...]

Nice Buck At Camp David In Little Genesee, NY [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:12:15 +0000

Deer hunting can be a frustrating experience at times. I have been doing a fair amount of bowhunting this season but have yet to see a deer. Not even a small one. That is just the way it goes sometimes. Deer hunting is about timing and luck. It’s about being in the right spot at [...]

Tyler La Mond Harvests 10 Point Buck With Muzzleloader Yesterday [PHOTOS]

John La Mond — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:00:43 +0000

My son Tyler has been spending the past week at his buddies 300 acre farm in Virginia. One of the things they love to do at the farm is deer hunt. Last year Tyler got two doe with the muzzleloader on the same day. Tyler went deer hunting yesterday and had a really good day! [...]

No Deer Yet For La Mond, But It's Early

John La Mond — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:00:30 +0000

Archery season opened early this year on Oct. 1. It usually opens on Oct. 15. People have different philosophies when it comes to bowhunting. Some folks will take any deer that comes along, which is fine. To each their own. My son harvested a doe in Hinsdale a couple of weeks ago. My bowhunting philosophy is [...]

My Coworker Dave D'Aloise Harvests 9 Point Buck In Montana

John La Mond — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:00:49 +0000

There’s a few of us here at Townsquare Media Buffalo who are avid deer hunters. One of those people is account executive David D’Aloise. Not only is David a very focused and successful sales person, he also applies those skills in the field when he deer hunts. Every year, David takes a trip out to [...]

Harvested A Doe On Sunday With My Muzzleloader

John La Mond — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:00:32 +0000

If you have been following along with my blogs, then you know that I was hoping to take a deer with my new CVA muzzleloading rifle. My family and I are big venison eaters. Deer meat is one of the healthiest food choices as it is lean and contains no chemicals or preservatives. My wish [...]

Yesterday Was Opening Day Of Muzzleloading Season

John La Mond — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:00:12 +0000

Yesterday I was out in Caneadea, NY in Allegany county for opening day of muzzleloading season. Muzzleloading is a throwback to old style of deer hunting. Recently I had purchased a new CVA Wolf .50 Caliber muzzleloading rifle. My buddy Anthony and I spent Sunday afternoon getting it sighted-in at his place in Newstead. After [...]

Muzzleloading Season Begins One Week From Today [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:00:39 +0000

There are many different devices you can use to harvest a deer: bow, shotgun, rifle, pistol and muzzleloader. Muzzleloading is a throwback to the old days where you have to put gunpowder in your barrel and then push a bullet down the barrel so it is firmly resting on top of the powder. You then [...]

My Son Tyler La Mond Gets A 7 Point On Thanksgiving Eve

John La Mond — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:00:08 +0000

They say if deer hunting was easy, then everyone would be doing it. To be successful, you must be perseverent and focused. Dilligence paid off on Wednesday night for my son Tyler as he was able to harvest a 7 point buck in Clarence. I was so glad to see him get this particular deer [...]

Awesome Opening Day in Caneadea

John La Mond — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:00:02 +0000

I had been looking forward to Opening Day all year. And it’s not just about harvesting a deer. For me it’s about hanging out with some great friends, telling jokes and stories, cooking and eating some delicious food, having a beer and relaxing out in the country. It’s quality time with the people you care [...]

Tyler La Mond Gets 2 Deer On Saturday With Muzzleloader

John La Mond — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:59:15 +0000

My son Tyler was out deer hunting on Saturday in Virginia where it was opening day of muzzleloader season. His friend owns a 290 acre farm in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Using a borrowed muzzleloader, he was able to harvest a button buck and a mature doe. The deer are a bit smaller the further South [...]

Archery Season Is Underway

John La Mond — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:00:56 +0000

Archery season got underway on Saturday here in Western New York and for most of us the weather was just not cooperating. Opening day got here with a high wind warning for most of the area and solid rain all day long. many bowhunters I spoke with did not even make it into the woods. [...]

Today Is National Hunting And Fishing Day!

Clay Moden — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:31:15 +0000

Here it is!! Fall has officially arrived and I have to say it is the best season of all! The leaves are changing . The weather is cooling off and the hunting seasons are upon us!To get you ready, today is National Hunting and Fishing Day!

So What's On Your Trail Cam? [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:00:35 +0000

One of the hottest items to come out in the past few years is the trail cam. Basically it’s a motion detection camera that is set up in a hunting area to determine exactly what types of wildlife are running through your property. It’s a wonderful tool for deer hunters to see if any large [...]

WYRK Listeners Getting Ready For Archery Season

John La Mond — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:00:36 +0000

Bowhunting season begins October 15th here in Western New York. I have been getting phones calls and emails from WYRK listeners who are getting ready for the 2011 archery season. Count my son Tyler in as well. He just picked up a new Matthews bow and has been practicing like crazy. I have been dusting [...]

Venison……It's What's For Dinner!

John La Mond — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:00:37 +0000

You may have heard me talking on the air about my love of venison. Talk to any heart surgeon and they will tell you that eating venison is one of the best things you can do for your heart. Deer meat is lean with no chemicals or preservatives. It’s the most natural meat you can [...]

$13,000 Deer

John La Mond — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:01:54 +0000

Here is a buck that a hunter got in Wisconsin . He sent these pictures to a bunch of people to see what he could get and the owner of Cabela's paid him $13,000 for the head and hide. A calico buck, like this one is rarer than an albino.