Backcountry Trophies

[JPhelps]

Great Pictures everyone.

I have a story relating to this thread. I was approached by a guy at the gym this morning (I don’t know him real well, but he knows I am on the site quite often and hunt the backcountry, he also commented on the post I made a few days ago in the “high hunt permit” thread). He asked if I had seen the Backcountry Trophies post. I informed him that I had looked at it. He then goes on to tell me that he found where Hirshey killed her buck at and where 75johndeere took his camp picture from. He then went on to tell me that he was going to work on thunt’s photo tonight.

I didn’t believe him and asked him where they were at. After a little while he reluctantly told me exactly where both pictures were taken (I already knew where these photos were taken at). Him and his buddies are already planning scouting trips to these locations this summer. I just want to caution people that post pictures with scenery in the background that there are people that are willing take your spot. It was evident after talking with him and asking why he would want to “steal” someone’s spot he is in it for the instant gratification of shooting a buck. He isn’t the type that cares about the hard work and effort that goes into finding these spots (most of us find this the fun part).

Just a caution when posting pictures of your favorite spots. It really is unfortunate. Bye the way I hope he reads this post and reconsiders.

[WAcoyotehunter]

Unbelievable.  Some people care less about the hunt than they do the kill or the antlers.  It's shameful.

[alwinearcher]

Great Pictures everyone.

I have a story relating to this thread. I was approached by a guy at the gym this morning (I don’t know him real well, but he knows I am on the site quite often and hunt the backcountry, he also commented on the post I made a few days ago in the “high hunt permit” thread). He asked if I had seen the Backcountry Trophies post. I informed him that I had looked at it. He then goes on to tell me that he found where Hirshey killed her buck at and where 75johndeere took his camp picture from. He then went on to tell me that he was going to work on thunt’s photo tonight.

I didn’t believe him and asked him where they were at. After a little while he reluctantly told me exactly where both pictures were taken (I already knew where these photos were taken at). Him and his buddies are already planning scouting trips to these locations this summer. I just want to caution people that post pictures with scenery in the background that there are people that are willing take your spot. It was evident after talking with him and asking why he would want to “steal” someone’s spot he is in it for the instant gratification of shooting a buck. He isn’t the type that cares about the hard work and effort that goes into finding these spots (most of us find this the fun part).

Just a caution when posting pictures of your favorite spots. It really is unfortunate. Bye the way I hope he reads this post and reconsiders.

Very well said!
I have had a bunch of people recognize the peak in the background of the picture I posted.
If it was a spot I was planning on returning to it wouldn't be floating around the internet
I almost died the day we packed my deer and that goat out and I don't plan on going back anytime soon

[brocka]

Great Pictures everyone.

I have a story relating to this thread. I was approached by a guy at the gym this morning (I don’t know him real well, but he knows I am on the site quite often and hunt the backcountry, he also commented on the post I made a few days ago in the “high hunt permit” thread). He asked if I had seen the Backcountry Trophies post. I informed him that I had looked at it. He then goes on to tell me that he found where Hirshey killed her buck at and where 75johndeere took his camp picture from. He then went on to tell me that he was going to work on thunt’s photo tonight.

I didn’t believe him and asked him where they were at. After a little while he reluctantly told me exactly where both pictures were taken (I already knew where these photos were taken at). Him and his buddies are already planning scouting trips to these locations this summer. I just want to caution people that post pictures with scenery in the background that there are people that are willing take your spot. It was evident after talking with him and asking why he would want to “steal” someone’s spot he is in it for the instant gratification of shooting a buck. He isn’t the type that cares about the hard work and effort that goes into finding these spots (most of us find this the fun part).

Just a caution when posting pictures of your favorite spots. It really is unfortunate. Bye the way I hope he reads this post and reconsiders.

Thats sad...

[boneaddict]

Really Really Sad.   Pitiful actually

[hirshey]

How pathetic!  Good thing I have the fortune of knowing how difficult my hike was... If he gets in there even for a scouting trip he's doing pretty well. Too bad I'll still beat him to the buck.

I kind of feel bad for guys like that...  "Aww, honey... you need a woman to do your scouting for you? Excuse my french but do I have more lady-balls than you?" 

[400out]

How pathetic!  Good thing I have the fortune of knowing how difficult my hike was... If he gets in there even for a scouting trip he's doing pretty well. Too bad I'll still beat him to the buck.

that's the spirit! The things that photos don't show is the pain and determination 

[alwinearcher]

How pathetic!  Good thing I have the fortune of knowing how difficult my hike was... If he gets in there even for a scouting trip he's doing pretty well. Too bad I'll still beat him to the buck.

Thats the attitude I like Hirshey!

[hirshey]

How pathetic!  Good thing I have the fortune of knowing how difficult my hike was... If he gets in there even for a scouting trip he's doing pretty well. Too bad I'll still beat him to the buck.

that's the spirit! The things that photos don't show is the pain and determination 

 

[TommyH]

i guess i will have to travel and get a good pic with the space needle in the background!  They can have that spot!

[Ridgerunner]

I have a story relating to this thread. I was approached by a guy at the gym this morning (I don’t know him real well, but he knows I am on the site quite often and hunt the backcountry, he also commented on the post I made a few days ago in the “high hunt permit” thread). He asked if I had seen the Backcountry Trophies post. I informed him that I had looked at it. He then goes on to tell me that he found where Hirshey killed her buck at and where 75johndeere took his camp picture from. He then went on to tell me that he was going to work on thunt’s photo tonight.

I didn’t believe him and asked him where they were at. After a little while he reluctantly told me exactly where both pictures were taken (I already knew where these photos were taken at). Him and his buddies are already planning scouting trips to these locations this summer. I just want to caution people that post pictures with scenery in the background that there are people that are willing take your spot. It was evident after talking with him and asking why he would want to “steal” someone’s spot he is in it for the instant gratification of shooting a buck. He isn’t the type that cares about the hard work and effort that goes into finding these spots (most of us find this the fun part).

Just a caution when posting pictures of your favorite spots. It really is unfortunate. Bye the way I hope he reads this post and reconsiders.

And people wonder why there are so many good bucks and bulls that will never show up on here, this is why.  Too bad.

[Benny]

I don't mean any offense by this but no matter how hard you feel you've worked or how much sweat you put into getting into a basin or far off drainage...there will likely be someone who will work harder.

[saylean]

Seeing hirshey under that pack crossing that creek gives me more respect for her than any honey hole stealing juice monkey.

It will be even better to see hirshey and her mans success next year. Some people...

[JPhelps]

I agree with everyone else.  I was pretty pissed off after the conversation.  It helped fuel the rest of my workout.

[hirshey]

I don't mean any offense by this but no matter how hard you feel you've worked or how much sweat you put into getting into a basin or far off drainage...there will likely be someone who will work harder.

Guess it depends on your definition of "harder". Finding other people's success photos and jacking their spots? Sure, you can be willing to hike further/faster to get there... but if you aren't willing to put in the time exploring basins and ridgelines to find the areas deer are accruing in the first place then you'll always be chasing someone else's tail.