Post by: krapmit on August 25, 2014, 08:54:54 AM
This year, we went in and moved stands, trimmed, limbed and got ready for the opener. However the following weekend (this last weekend) a guy showed up with a game camera, alfa alfa and a ground blind and set it up 15 feet from where my dad sits..His chair is actually down there as well as our game camera.
It's public land, so anyone can do as they please...but what would you do? It's unfortunate, but I sure hope the guy will leave and hunt somewhere else...Not very good luck for my pops ) :
If you're reading this and think this it is you, please PM ME!
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 25, 2014, 08:57:30 AM
Post by: krapmit on August 25, 2014, 08:59:01 AM
Post by: kckrawler on August 25, 2014, 09:02:38 AM
Post by: CP on August 25, 2014, 09:07:11 AM
Post by: h2ofowlr on August 25, 2014, 09:12:12 AM
Post by: boneaddict on August 25, 2014, 09:12:41 AM
Goodluck, I hope it works out for him.
Post by: boneaddict on August 25, 2014, 09:13:42 AM
Post by: pd on August 25, 2014, 09:18:40 AM
You guys have been hunting this area for decades, right? You surely know half a dozen excellent places to hunt, beyond where you hoped to bring your father. Why not offer the visitor a guided tour of alternative locations? Make it attractive for him to move. Offer him help with packing, etc.
If I were the other hunter, and a local gave me this opportunity, I would take it in a heartbeat (if presented in a fair and friendly manner). You might just make a new friend.
Post by: vandeman17 on August 25, 2014, 10:01:41 AM
I wish I had a spot where I only had to worry about one guy showing up. Sounds like a gem. Your dad might want to get up early. When the guy shows up, explain how you have hunted this spot for "X" years without anyone showing up. He may or may not move.
I agree with this. If you are up there early then you might get a chance to run into him before opening morning and then you can discuss a game plan. We had something like this happen a few years back with opening day of duck. Got the whole run around about the guys hunting this spot for years. We had beat them to the spot and never once did they approach us to discuss the options. When set up time came, they were far from pleasant since I had spread our group out over the pond. After they finally calmed down, I took the high road and ended up pulling our group together and giving them room down the pond. Long story short, just be civil, calm and most of the time a plan can be hashed out to make both sides happy. :tup:
Post by: mxryder909 on August 25, 2014, 10:55:37 AM
Post by: motg9_6 on August 25, 2014, 10:57:26 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 25, 2014, 11:14:16 AM
Post by: northcoast on August 25, 2014, 11:25:06 AM
A spot nobody else hunts in the Nile unheard off :chuckle:. Can you post GPS coordinates so I have a better understanding of the area?
:yeah:
Especially if it's only 100 YDS off the road. Get there early and tell the guy to beat it when he shows up.
What is it with alfalfa and the Nile anyway? I probably ran into 10 or more spots with alfalfa and apples within a mile radius last year.
Post by: Badhabit on August 25, 2014, 12:36:53 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on August 25, 2014, 01:36:34 PM
Post by: cvandervort on August 25, 2014, 01:48:05 PM
Post by: northcoast on August 25, 2014, 02:08:41 PM
you might make a sign of some sort that states a disabled hunter hunts from that location
That's a great idea! Post the sign right in front of his trail cam so that's all he sees, maybe then he'll get the hint.
Post by: coachcw on August 25, 2014, 02:27:16 PM
Post by: hughjorgan on August 25, 2014, 02:40:24 PM
Krapmit maybe get a key to the two areas with gates so this isn't a problem in the future since your father is disabled...
Post by: hughjorgan on August 25, 2014, 02:59:50 PM
How do you know he is even an archery hunter? Maybe he is setting up for the muzzleloader season?
Krapmit maybe get a key to the two areas with gates so this isn't a problem in the future since your father is disabled...
So, you're suggesting closing off open roads so someone's dad gets a public spot all to himself? Did I read that right? I feel for the original poster here. I really do. But 1. It's public land, and 2. as of yet, he hasn't even talked to the other guy. We don't know the other guy's intentions or even which season he's hunting. And now, you're talking about creating a Disable Hunter unit for one hunter so no one else can get back in there with a vehicle? Tell me I'm misunderstanding what you're saying here, Huge. :dunno: If I found out that a government employee gated off two roads at the request of one person or a family, I'd have their job. I get that dad's disabled and they've hunted there forever. That doesn't mean they're entitled to anything, however.
No, what I am saying is that krapmit said his dad is disabled and there are two gated roads with keys available to individuals that are disabled in the nile, the rest of joe public can walk in but krapmit and his father can drive if they get a key from the USFS/WDFW.
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 25, 2014, 03:01:14 PM
How do you know he is even an archery hunter? Maybe he is setting up for the muzzleloader season?
Krapmit maybe get a key to the two areas with gates so this isn't a problem in the future since your father is disabled...
So, you're suggesting closing off open roads so someone's dad gets a public spot all to himself? Did I read that right? I feel for the original poster here. I really do. But 1. It's public land, and 2. as of yet, he hasn't even talked to the other guy. We don't know the other guy's intentions or even which season he's hunting. And now, you're talking about creating a Disable Hunter unit for one hunter so no one else can get back in there with a vehicle? Tell me I'm misunderstanding what you're saying here, Huge. :dunno: If I found out that a government employee gated off two roads at the request of one person or a family, I'd have their job. I get that dad's disabled and they've hunted there forever. That doesn't mean they're entitled to anything, however.
No, what I am saying is that krapmit said his dad is disabled and there are two gated roads with keys available to individuals that are disabled in the nile, the rest of joe public can walk in but krapmit and his father can drive if they get a key from the USFS/WDFW.
Well then, I'm stupid! Carry on! :chuckle:
Post by: Badhabit on August 25, 2014, 03:18:07 PM
Post by: gasman on August 25, 2014, 04:35:11 PM
In 10 years as a disabled hunter, my dad only drew that key once, and those areas are not good areas to hunt any more unless you are able body and can get around. Many of the clearings that were good to watch are over grown and not very desirable areas to hunt if you are limited with your mobility.
Post by: hughjorgan on August 25, 2014, 04:44:39 PM
Those that keep pointing out the two gated areas, those keys must be drawn, just like a special permit, so there is no guarantee he will get one.
In 10 years as a disabled hunter, my dad only drew that key once, and those areas are not good areas to hunt any more unless you are able body and can get around. Many of the clearings that were good to watch are over grown and not very desirable areas to hunt if you are limited with your mobility.
Are there that many folks that are disabled that they can only give out so many keys?
Post by: gasman on August 25, 2014, 04:48:44 PM
Those that keep pointing out the two gated areas, those keys must be drawn, just like a special permit, so there is no guarantee he will get one.
In 10 years as a disabled hunter, my dad only drew that key once, and those areas are not good areas to hunt any more unless you are able body and can get around. Many of the clearings that were good to watch are over grown and not very desirable areas to hunt if you are limited with your mobility.
Are there that many folks that are disabled that they can only give out so many keys?
Unless its changed in the last two years, they allow two keys to go to disabled hunters per area (gated road) for an allotted amount of time.
They don't want to have to many people in an area so they limit the keys given out and you can only hunt a specific time frame of the season. The idea is to offer a quality hunt for disabled hunters.
Post by: coachcw on August 25, 2014, 04:50:02 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 26, 2014, 08:43:51 AM
Saw a middle aged guy in a tan early 2000's chevy with hay in the back of it coming down the 1600 rd friday could of been that guy. Looked like a person who doesnt scout until the week before.what exactly does a guy look like that doesn't scout until a week before?
Nile is a busy place. I dont know how many people have access to the 1608, but I have seen a few bulls in there this year. How far can your dad walk?
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 26, 2014, 08:59:22 AM
Saw a middle aged guy in a tan early 2000's chevy with hay in the back of it coming down the 1600 rd friday could of been that guy. Looked like a person who doesnt scout until the week before.what exactly does a guy look like that doesn't scout until a week before?
Nile is a busy place. I dont know how many people have access to the 1608, but I have seen a few bulls in there this year. How far can your dad walk?
Shifty eyes, sweaty palms, a liberal. You know the type, DR.
Post by: ctwiggs1 on August 26, 2014, 09:57:40 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 26, 2014, 10:23:00 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 26, 2014, 10:26:41 AM
Eyes are not shifty. Palms are not sweaty....they are hairy. Liberal....eh...probably a bit. Not sure what my political label is. 2000 Chevy...nah. I'd be driving the pink FJ or for week before season scouting I'd take the Lexus.
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 26, 2014, 10:31:08 AM