hunters moving in on your hunt

[missmod88]

I posted a question in the general board, and thought I would post another one in here,, both I am speaking from experiences we have had in the field with others.

your walking into an area, at first light, and you turn around, and see a man walking about 30-40 yards behind you,, carrying a rifle, slung over his shoulder, and a coffee can with a twine strung through the center (a makeshift moose call), the can is clanging against his rifle, and the brush as he walks.. oh, I will add that it's opening morning too,, it happened to me.

how would you handle this?

Sue

[Dovver]

I would flash my light at him to see if he takes the hint. If that doesn't work then I would do my best to cut him off and make some space between the two of us.

After the hunt I would ask him if he was coming back later and if he said yes then I might find a new spot.

Up where we go we sometimes run into a gang that hunt the same area, however they have hunted there long before we got to it so both gangs have respect for each other. Like one year we were at a spot and then a four wheeler came up and all the guy said was are you hunting here today, I said ya and that was it they left. Now the next morning they beat me and I did the same.

really unless they are nice they can sit right next to you if they want.

I think it is rude that someone would do that to you but some people are like that.

Dovver

[10 Pointer]

We can't make a law on it, however it is about ethics and that is something that is diminishing over the years. Common courtesy is leaving us and it is sad, because I know 70% of the time someone just leaves when they see you there and what stands out in your mind? The 30% that stay. I will let them know that there is me and usually a few more deeper than me in the bush to see if they get the hint, but it doesn't work.
10

[bigugly]

We where set up in a clear cut bow hunting one time when a guy came out on his quad circle around a few times then leave. Was a little upset cause there was no way he could not have known we where hunting there as he was staying at same lodge and knew our trucks. On the other hand we went to a spot one time and ended up there was another guy there already. He was just getting out of his truck. We talked with him and decided to just hunt together as we would be benifitting each other.

[Wapiti]

I would likely stop and pretend to get excited and walk back to him. Tell him you just saw a bull!!! Tell him to wait there and you will circle around and try to push it back to him. Then go on your merry way.

[missmod88]

like I said opening morning, a man walking in behind me, no more than 30 yards behind me,, I stopped a few times and watched him come closer, and shook my head and carried on,, we were camped in the area a week prior to, so we knew these guys weren't in there scouting earlier in the week and knew they didn't have a plan of sorts. so I walked into this area,, and when I finally come out, I thought he had left the area,, turns out he was sitting on a log, watching to see if I would chase anything to him!! that's when he and I had words

[10 Pointer]

A week early!!!! This guy should have known to stay out, where we have set up in Terrace Bay we have been lucky alot of guys see the camp and turn around.
10

[missmod88]

most guys do, but opening morning we were up in our camper, and having coffee, anticipating the morning hunt (there's nothing like it is there?) and we saw headlights coming in,, and we went outside to see who it was, as did our other hunting partners, and they roared past us!!!

[missmod88]

we always set up camp a week or two before the opener,, so we can get all set up,, we like to make it a home away from home,, we get wood all stock piled, and the pitt made, make a shower and a sh!tter, a nice dining area,, LOL

it's so nice we never wanna come home!! we do some bird hunting, some scouting, some hanging out before we get too serious

we like to go for a cruise and see who's around, and re-connect with hunters from previous years

[Northerner]

Up North where I hunt, you have your respected area and you don't go where other's are hunting. If you do, you will likely get the boots put to ya if you do it more than once.

I say this as these are areas that have been hunted for years and generations.

No it is not their land but like 10 said, out of respect and common courtesy you would move from that spot. IMO

[Wapiti]

I agree. If you are hunting in the same area as other hunters (which happens alot) its always a good idea to go a talk with other groups around you before opening morning so you can get your boundries set up. This can also work to everyones advantage. I think going and asserting yourself that this crown land is your spot and for somebody to stay OUT! will only lead to further interuptions in your hunt and more stress thats supposed to be a stress free week. If the person or group is not concerned with being freindly and working together, unfortunatly your are out of luck and next year all you can do is hope they will be gone or you may have to move on yourself. Even if you have been "grandfathered" the spot because you have been there for years still does not hold water. I had the same thing happen and some other group that moved close to us opening morning shot the bull coming to our call. You have to take it in stride because whats the alternative? arguing with them over the dead animal? Not me. No Sir. I love to hunt moose and I was dissapointed, but it did not ruin my hunt because I did not let it. If you desire privacy during your hunt you can get it but its going to cost you. Good luck next season.