Winston Creek Hunting Incident 12-3-2010

[sportsman002001]

I have been one on hear that have committed on you have to learn to deal with all the a$$holes that hunt winston creek and learn to deal with all the road hunters and the guys that go around the gates with signs that state the area is closed to motorized vehicles. Walk in hunting only. This incident just crossed the line when they drew a bow back.

This incident occured on 12-3-2010 and there was myself and 2 other guys at the 1100 and 500 by the bridge Firday evening around 4:00 p.m. We all observed a new sign at the bottom there that stated the 1100 line was closed due to active logging and that sign was not covered with black plastic. This sign was placed there because I believe they had problems the prior week. While sitting there a white weyco security truck came off the 1100 and got out of his truck and flipped the sign and stated that it was okay for us to go ahead and drive in now.
I knew where I wanted to go and that was up to the 1108 and there should have been no other vehicles in there yet if they had followed the weyco rules and the signs that were at gates ect. So i got up there and looked across and seen some elk feeding at the end of the 1108. I knew that I need to hurry to get back there because we were running out of daylight. So I was on my way and I was going to get as close as I could and walk back in there. Well needless to say got back there a found this white Toyota pick up blocking the road which I do not agree with blocking roads and they should not have even been back there yet. So I drove around their truck and ran into 2 guys that were making a hunt on these elk. There were some words exchanged and they were upset that I drove around their truck and that their evening hunt just got ruined. I let them know that there were 3 of us waiting at the 1100 gate and weyco security just flipped the sign and allowed us to go up there now. They were not satisfied with my answer and they stated a dump truck driver told them they could go in after 2. The dump truck that was hauling was on the 500 line which was a private contractor. I stated to them that he has no authority to say when you can go in and hunt. It is the the weco security guy that goes through and takes care of all the signs. They still were not happy and they had told me to get out of my truck which I refused and that upset them even more. They stated that I was upset that someone beat me into a spot and I stated that was not the case. I was pissed because people do not follow weyco rules to the tree farm and sneak in there. At that point I was going to get out of there because they were getting heated up and the one guy nocked an arrow and drew his bow and aimed his bow at my head threw my front windshield.
I ducked and was able to get my truck in reverse and get the hell out of there before someone got seriously hurt. Once I was back to their truck and thought I would take pictures of it. I did call the Cowlitz County Sherriffs office and report the incident and I am still waiting a follow up on this.
I just thought I would share this with all of you here also. It just pissed me off even more when he drew his bow on me. That was crossing the line for me. We don't need these people out in the woods that block roads, don't obey weyco rules, and draw weapons on people. I don't have a problem with people walking into an area as long as they pull of to the side of the road so people can get through. I will turn around for people that are walking into an area but we had been dealing with people all week driving around where they were not suppose to. It was good to know there were a few good people waiting at the gate and not driving in yet.
I do have pictures of their truck but I don't know if I should post them on here. I will wait and see what some opions are. I would assume that this guy is a union firefighter as he had an I.A.F.F. sticker in his back window.

[huntergreg]

   That is not a good thing. They are lucky they didnt get shot after pulling a weapon on you.

[DoubleJ]

IMO, you did the right thing by gettting out of there, getting pics of their truck and turning them in

[sportsman002001]

I did have a hand gun. I controlled my emotions and got the f... out of there. The thought did cross my mind but then I thought to myself 1 of me and 2 of them. I figured that was the best thing to get out of there. That is why I mentioned it could have been much worse.

[Tony 270]

Should have stomped on the gas and driven forward.

[sportsman002001]

Yes, I have contacted the Cowlitz County Sherriffs Department. We will wait and see what happens.

[MLBowhunting]

wooooow all i can say. 

[jager]

That is B.S.  

Post pics....everyone should know who the a-holes are! Firefighter or not!

[sportsman002001]

Should have stomped on the gas and driven forward.

Someone else had said that is what I should have done but was just in my mind to get out of there. I will tell you there is alot that goes through your mind in a situtation like this.

[agchawk]

 I wouldn't post the pics until you've heard from the Sheriff's office and find out the status of your report. I am far from a "legal beagle" but I wouldn't do anything that might jeapordize the case.

 With that being said, it would be great if you could post them and see if we can find out who these idiots are. (Just wait and see what the authorities say about it)

 

[sportsman002001]

That is why I have not posted the pictures. I did not want to share that information yet but when I get the chance I will share.

[Skillet]

Gotta say kudos to you for keeping a level head.  And I really hope those idiots get exactly what they deserve.  

[LittleJohn]

Question? Did you knowingly bust there hunt?? Answer:  Yes, you did. I would be pissed if I got beat to a spot too. I would not have driven around there rig. If  there story is true , they had permission   to be there.
 The Dumb A$$ should not have drawn on you, but you put yourself in the position, Nothing good could have come from you driving by there rig
 Thats why I hunt the wilderness!!!!

I am probably an A$$ Hole now

[LittleJohn]

I just read my post and i am an A-Hole!!!

[BLKBEARKLR]

I just read my post and i am an A-Hole!!!

Does it matter if you are??