Reserving PUBLIC LAND for Your Camp

[robmill70]

I guess I wouldn't mind if they came whispered a short conversation and then turned around and went down the road a bit....but they were loud and then continued hunting the area I was already in.  So I guess that answers my question then. 
 
Also, nice to see every exception to the rule answer back.....I like how CP states he's got good etiquette but would run his dog up someone's trail and blast some birds....nice!

[CP]

We’ve all experienced similar events.  If you weren’t slamming everyone that isn’t an archer I'd probably have more sympathy for you.

[boneaddict]

I did say I was sympathetic, so yes I can relate, and I am glad you explained "your trail".   Gotta be careful casting stones at another user group here though, they might cast them back.   That being said, all those damn spin casters keep screwing up my fly runs.....LOL I wish you frickin gear fisherman would learn some etiquite  (I'M KIDDING) 

[robmill70]

Well....I understand that , but if someone reading it has good hunter etiquette it doesn't apply to them.  I did say most, not all muzzle loader....and I have hunted muzzle for years (I should post a record black tail I got with muzzle loader)...but had to go bow because of the number of jack @$$E$ out there

[Rob]

Turds are equally distributed across all hunting methodolgies (all hobbies actually).  There is just a smaller overall pool of bow hunters so you are less likley to run into one.

[demontang]

Yeah people seem to get out of hand and have no respect for others. When it comes to camp sites and hunting areas  people just need to learn to share and be respectful. I make it a point to talk to people I see hunting near me so I know what there plan is for both of are safty.

[BlackRidge]

Turds are equally distributed across all hunting methodolgies (all hobbies actually).  There is just a smaller overall pool of bow hunters so you are less likley to run into one.

Yup, and modern FA's will be the worst because its the biggest group. But I agree, hunter etiquette in the field seems to be rare nowadays

[boneaddict]

Ever watch guys or have them do the footrace thing trying to beat you there.  "If I cut you off then I am there first."

[ICEMAN]

Turds are equally distributed across all hunting methodolgies (all hobbies actually).  There is just a smaller overall pool of bow hunters so you are less likley to run into one.

Rob, you just sold me on bowhunting.... the turd factor... 

[alecvg]

I liked "my trail"

Though sympathetic to his plight I was afraid to comment.   

I was thinking the same!  I had this a few years ago during rifle season.  A trail, with our camp within sight of it, and a fire going.  Guy walks by our camp in the dark and stops in the trail a quarter mile past us.  So when we come walking up the trail, planning to cut off a mile out, this guy is standing there telling us we can't go past him in the dark.  That this was "His" trail, and he proceeded with cussing us out.   

[ICEMAN]

I did get a bit peeved with two yahoo's one year in the old Marble unit..... Walked in by moonlight, crested a knoll and heard elk below in the clearing  that the closed road goes by.... I backed up a few yards and was excited waiting for first light. A bit before shooting hour, two guys hike up behind me. I whisper that there are elk just over the rise feeding in the open and I was waiting on light... They just shrugged, said they were going to hike thru and trudged on scattering the herd into the woods. 

I was hoping they would atleast wait so someone could look/see for a bull or not...but they had other plans... 


I have decided not to blast thru an area that guys were working elk. Hoped they were going to do the same.

[Jingles]

Well I guess I'm one of those folks that go in a week ahead of time and set up my camp and leave it
14 x 17 wall tent, Food tent and out house facilities, chop & stack firewood clean and rebuild fire pit,
 check all the ropes for game pole and clear the trail to my favorite ambush spot. 
Also set up Trail cam to take pictures of the camp, tent and main trail 9in and out of the area..
 Do I worry? Not really because in order to get to my spot you're gonna need horses
The average wet side hunter isn't going to hike in 8 miles and have to ford 2 creeks

  I've been doing it now for close to 10 years and have only had problems 1 time from tree huggers.
(Trail Cam Pictures)
 I usually leave food available in one of my dry food boxes and actually invite those that visit to make
use of the food and drink if they need it.... Knock on wood I haven't been burned yet.
Hell to be honest I'd almost appreciate someone coming back and visiting sometime
give me some company as I'm usually back there by myself.

[Huntbear]

We set up elk camp a week or so in advance...  There is one huge camp where we elk hunt that sets up 3 - 4 weeks ahead, and a couple of the retired guys stay there and take care of it...  They have been there for years, and we would not take that spot for anything,,, just common courtesy...

No one  has ever messed with our set up ... but then it is about 40 miles from the nearest phone...   

[dscubame]

Well....I understand that , but if someone reading it has good hunter etiquette it doesn't apply to them.  I did say most, not all muzzle loader....and I have hunted muzzle for years (I should post a record black tail I got with muzzle loader)...but had to go bow because of the number of jack @$$E$ out there

I understood exactly what you were saying and could not agree more.  I know how pissed I get when someone does that when I am on "my hunt".  Especially when that damn 4 wheeler sees you after you been walking in 5 plus miles behind that gate.  Yes the 4 wheeler is "allowed" but courtesy says go back and take that previous left or right turn.

Remember on this website there are alot of "keyboard" hunters and occasionally you will get responses that show their true colors and lack of experience in the woods.  Most of the time it is a response that indicates clearly they do not know what you are referring too. Experience in the woods theyare lacking in response to your post so you get such responses.  Don't take it personally and it won't be the last time it happens.

I am speaking generally and not about any specific person on here.