Winston Creek Hunting Incident 12-3-2010

[Bob33]

How can he be certain one of if not both werent weyco employees that could be back there at any point?

He can't from what he wrote.  I doubt Weyerhauser guys would block a road, however.  Seems like they could have identified themselves that way if it were true.

[bridgeman]

I heard of a similar incident some years back regarding closed roads and driving around parked vehicles. Hunter had an elk down, while guttin it, 2 other guys walked up on him thanking him for getting their elk.He started to dispute it and one of the guys jacked a round and said,whats another shot in the woods! He walked away from it and lived another day.This guy no longer hunts anymore...

[guardian]

They told sport that a dump truck driver gave them permission. The only truck in the area was a private contractor and i don't believe they have the authority to decide who can tresspass and who can't.

[chester]

How can he be certain one of if not both werent weyco employees that could be back there at any point?

He can't from what he wrote.  I doubt Weyerhauser guys would block a road, however.  Seems like they could have identified themselves that way if it were true.

If you were in verbal argument with someone you dont know how quickly would you give up your employers name?

[chester]

They told sport that a dump truck driver gave them permission. The only truck in the area was a private contractor and i don't believe they have the authority to decide who can tresspass and who can't.

Your right they cant. just running through all the possibilities. Once again. If he would have turned around when he saw another rig. NONE of this would be an issue. 

[Blsum]

This is called "Gravel Road Rage".

 

Blsum,
If you were in open country and spotted elk on foot and went over a ridge to find a hunter already there working the elk, would you continue after the elk?

Do you mean if they aim a weapon at you to get you to leave?

I believe he is talking about< if you see an animal you are hunting, it goes over a ridge/hill and when you get over to teh area, there is all ready another hunter stalking the animal to make a kill.

Do you leave and let them take the animal or do you interfier and/or try to get it your self?

So here is my theory on this question. First off you need to ask yourself a couple of question's. Are you hunting a 3 pnt or better unit, any elk, or antlerless. If its an antlerless unit I would probably stay back and see if the other hunter shot something. Then I would watch the animals and see if I could get a chance at them. I sure as hell wouldn't just barge into an area and try and take an animal from  the other hunter. If said other hunter decided they where going to try and get me to leave by pulling their weapon on me, well there is a good chance he won't be making back to his truck.

[chester]

by the first half of your response. the second half would never come into play 

why would it matter if there were point restrictions or not?

[Bob33]

How can he be certain one of if not both werent weyco employees that could be back there at any point?

He can't from what he wrote.  I doubt Weyerhauser guys would block a road, however.  Seems like they could have identified themselves that way if it were true.

If you were in verbal argument with someone you dont know how quickly would you give up your employers name?

If they were there legitimately, there would be no need for a verbal argument.

[chester]

How can he be certain one of if not both werent weyco employees that could be back there at any point?

He can't from what he wrote.  I doubt Weyerhauser guys would block a road, however.  Seems like they could have identified themselves that way if it were true.

If you were in verbal argument with someone you dont know how quickly would you give up your employers name?

Once again you already admitted that he didnt know if they were or not. no way to be positive. and a someone drives around your rig to beat you to an animal? that calls for words to be had. im not saying take it to physical. but i would certainly let him know i didnt appreciate it.
If they were there legitimately, there would be no need for a verbal argument.

[guardian]

They told sport that a dump truck driver gave them permission. The only truck in the area was a private contractor and i don't believe they have the authority to decide who can tresspass and who can't.

Your right they cant. just running through all the possibilities. Once again. If he would have turned around when he saw another rig. NONE of this would be an issue.  :twocentquote]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Your right also. So basically it will never change there in that unit so maybe time to change hunting area?

[poohdog]

I agree with bobcat, I like to park and walk the last stretch of road into the clearcut so the truck noise doesnt spook them out.  And yes only on dead-end roads.  

[chester]

i guess long story short, dont be an ahole and you wont have run ins with bigger aholes then yourself.

[guardian]

Ok everyone group hug:)

[Bob33]

i guess long story short, dont be an ahole and you wont have run ins with bigger aholes then yourself.

That's a good summary.
Now, everyone chill and enjoy the holidays...
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[chester]