2009 Road Hunting Buck

[grundy53]

724wd:  1) This situation has nothing to do with private land that one guy can hunt, and others can't.  2) What the hell does being able to afford a nicer rifle than somebody else have to do with anything?  What I'm referring to is:  I, personally, would NOT drive behind a gate to benefit my hunting opportunities, while others had to walk in, when the land was open for both of us to hunt.  That's how I roll, and I know there are many others out there that would do the same.

It is private land. Owned by his company. It's a perk of the job. The people walking in are lucky the timber company allows public access. I wouldn't feel bad. He worked for the privilege.... literally.

[bobcat]

I would drive in if I could, but I would try to be as courteous as possible. If it was an option I would avoid Saturday and Sunday mornings as much as possible. But if that's when I had to hunt I would still drive in, but I would go in well ahead of daylight and get back in at least a couple miles so that I wouldn't be hunting the same areas as most of the walk in hunters.

[724wd]

MtnMuley, it IS the same thing.    this guy had access to the key to the gate (nicer rifle) when others had to make due with walking in (pawnshop rifle).  he chose to use his access (nicer rifle) even when others didn't have the same opportunity (pawnshop)... seeing it yet?  no biggie if you don't, i'm not here to start arguments.  i guess maybe i just see things different and don't have any problem taking advantage of what is available to me.  

heath

[woodywsu]

mtnmuley is simply stating he would not do that. I don't see anywhere where he attacked the guy for driving in there. Personally, I too would have a hard time driving into a section of land that other were hunting on foot and road hunting. It is some peoples game, it is not mine. I don't even like road hunting for coyotes.  

[h20hunter]

This thread appears to have been jacked and turned into an ongoing thread regarding the ethics of his particular hunt. I'd shut it down or simply congrulate him and move on. Start a new thread if you want to debate this.

[Devinshoe]

So you just drove around all morning and afternoon until you found a nice deer to shoot? hmmm legs broke?  Oh well not my style of hunting but nice deer.  I would have used the key to drive in a couple miles to get where i wanted to go and then start my hunt and put some boot miles on but I wouldnt drive around all day in the truck.  

[KopperBuck]

Nice buck. I'd drive through in a heartbeat. Not to say I wouldn't expect a dirty look, but oh well. My first time hunting public land in WA I had a spot all scouted out, I was out of the truck and hiking well before dawn. And about 45 minutes into my hike this guy blows by me on a mountain bike. Man was I pissed, but man was he smart.

[bobcat]

This thread appears to have been jacked and turned into an ongoing thread regarding the ethics of his particular hunt. I'd shut it down or simply congrulate him and move on. Start a new thread if you want to debate this.

The original poster obviously wanted a debate over his story- why else would he emphasize how it was nothing but "road hunting" and he only got out of the truck long enough to shoot the deer? I don't see a problem with discussing opinions regarding the facts of the story that was given. I would keep the debate (if any) within this thread rather than starting another one.  

[MtnMuley]

724wd:  1) This situation has nothing to do with private land that one guy can hunt, and others can't.  2) What the hell does being able to afford a nicer rifle than somebody else have to do with anything?  What I'm referring to is:  I, personally, would NOT drive behind a gate to benefit my hunting opportunities, while others had to walk in, when the land was open for both of us to hunt.  That's how I roll, and I know there are many others out there that would do the same.

It is private land. Owned by his company. It's a perk of the job. The people walking in are lucky the timber company allows public access. I wouldn't feel bad. He worked for the privilege.... literally.

I'm well aware that it's private land, as many of my relatives have retired from that company and had many perks also.  724wd:  you're way out of my relm of comprehension.   h20, I voiced my opinion, and said nice blacktail.  I will also back up every comment I make.  As for this thread, I'm done:)

[h20hunter]

Fair enough on your points to my opinion. He did specify very cleary that it was a road hunt. Guess I just wouldn't want to see a nice post showing a nice deer turned into a debate thread in place of a congrats type.

[bobcat]

To me it's more interesting than a thread in which every post is the same:  "congrats. nice buck!"    (boring!!!)

[KopperBuck]

To me it's more interesting than a thread in which every post is the same:  "congrats. nice buck!"    (boring!!!)

 

And any sort of debate that isn't about wolves or tribes is a welcome break

[yelp]

This issue of road hunting is very grey in this situation..it isn't always black and white.  I use my truck to get to the woods every year..by definition to some I am a road hunter. LOL..Oh well.  I use my truck because I can't walk everywhere.  Fair chase usually starts from a vehicle somewhere!  Just saying!   

[MtnMuley]

You're right yelp, I'd have to take another weeks vacation if I had to walk up to the Pasayten.

[yelp]

You're right yelp, I'd have to take another weeks vacation if I had to walk up to the Pasayten.

LOL..but you would be in such great shape by the time you got to the trailhead!     Seriously though it sucks to be hunting in the woods on a closed road..and have a vehicle drive by ya..that really pisses me off!  Then they never offer to give me a ride back!  Maybe its the firearm and the death stare?  LOL