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Offline n2thecraft

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Hunting Etiquette on public land
« on: October 11, 2013, 09:09:03 PM »
New to hunting and headed out in the morning. I've read my regs, current and pretty fluent in safety, know what to do during and after the shot, and I have a basic idea of how not to scare everything outta the area. Something I didn't find much info on is etiquette for hunting on public land. Scouting around the last few weeks, I've seen many turnouts with old campfires and when I was up today I even ran across one with fresh wood stacked. I don't wanna piss anyone off,, especially over antsy Billy Bob with a hangover. How do I respect the space of others while getting a spot myself? I plan on parking off the road and hiking a little ways in. Like I said,, I'm new to hunting and in the unlikely event I do get a deer,, I don't wanna try to pack it out 4 or 5 miles, just to realize I bit off more than I can chew,, but am confident I can gut it and pack it out a mile or so,, so I'll be relatively close to the road. I'm sure a lot of others will be in the same area. I'll be up there early, but I'm sure I wont be among the first 20 million or so. Any tips on how I should respect others while not counting myself out? Thanks in advance.
 
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Re: Hunting Etiquette on public land
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2013, 09:16:26 PM »
It is first come/first serve.  People who have traditional camp sites will be set up before season.  As for hunting don't beat yourself up.  It is not about the kill.  For B.T. Deer they have a very small home range so hunt very, very slow!
You will run into lots of slob hunters.  Just the way it is.  Get off the road and enjoy yourself.

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Re: Hunting Etiquette on public land
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2013, 09:59:34 PM »
Usually during modern if I run into someone I either wave and head away from them or if they are close, say hi, ask if they've seen anything, wish them luck and move on.  Sometimes if I know where they are headed ill try to move where they might kick a deer my way.  Just go have fun and don't worry about what other guys think.

 


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