Post by: fishngamereaper on October 31, 2014, 03:09:34 PM
I know some people get away to just relax, not really to hunt, Thats fine. And maybe its because I generally dont hunt elk around alot of people( I normaly hunt peaches and generally dont have a camp within a mile or two of me.)
Some of the things I witnesses that really got to me.$@#@##
Littering was out of control. Trash everywhere. I picked up what I could but man its hard to keep up with some of these guys.
Reckless driving, really 40-50 on a quad will get you killed when you hit my full size chevy. And when you tow a trailer dont do 60 on a two lane road thats meant to be driven at 40....
Shooting, everywhere, all hours. Full auto/ semi you name it. If your going hunting try sighting your rifle in before you leave, it works just the same as the day before or opening day.
Road hunting.....argh I wont go there.
Cutting firewood. I dont care, did it myself. But when you fall a tree cut it where it fell. Dont hook a chain to it and drag it a half mile back to camp so you can cut wood and drink beer. You just made a 8" deep rut in the road that starts a thing called errosion...
Dogs...really. guess I didnt know so many people brought dogs to elk camp. Guess it doesnt matter much, but when you let them run off leash and they chase passing trucks down the road 100 yards, be prepared for them not to come back when you call them.
Its no wonder private timber companies are limiting access, I can see the same thing in the future for public lands if these type of behaviors continue.
Anyway.. Rant over.....I did run in to some cool guys, and only saw one other person in the woods when I was actually hunting. Learned some new country, saw some elk and filled my tag. All in all a good trip, just dont think I will ever hunt the Rock during general season...
Post by: gotcha on October 31, 2014, 03:20:15 PM
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Post by: jackelope on October 31, 2014, 05:35:05 PM
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Its no wonder private timber companies are limiting access, I can see the same thing in the future for public lands if these type of behaviors continue.
Unfortunately you can almost be guaranteed that some of the same people complaining about access to private timber company lands are the ones leaving all their camp trash in the woods. It's a sad state of affairs.
Post by: fishngamereaper on October 31, 2014, 08:39:07 PM
Sounds like fun. I know a good archery shop when you're ready.
Im almost there...I think after I draw my quality tag Im switching...maybe dust off the smoke pole to.
Post by: Relish the Journey on October 31, 2014, 09:12:32 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on October 31, 2014, 09:31:41 PM
But even muzzy I saw some traffic but we were camped on a main path this year.
I am mixed on the ATVs.
Some guys are very respectful on their ATVs . But a lot mostly younger guys just flat out race up the roads. It is crazy how fast they go.
Litter I picked up some along the roads. I know it was thrown out during the week because I was up and down the road picking guys up. Why do people throw it out on the ground?
Post by: elkchaser67 on November 01, 2014, 01:26:50 PM
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Post by: ellensburgpo on November 02, 2014, 07:52:09 PM
Its highly embarrassing and a shame. If it keeps up hunting on public land will be a thing of the past quicker than we think.
:yeah: completely agree. Our failure as a group to "police our own" will be a contributing factor when the non hunting majority takes a major swipe at our way of life.
Post by: 300rum on November 02, 2014, 07:58:14 PM
I forget about it every other year or so and go up to Rimrock to camp with the family and every year it surprises me how much of a dump it is. This year I had to pick up a glass pipe in the camp we were at. The kids couldn't play in the area on the edge of the camp, it was just a mess.
If I go over the hill to the Packwood area, things are pretty nice. If I go into the Blues, things are pretty nice. If I go up the Ahtanum or Rimrock, I can guarantee a mess.
It just attracts a different crowd.
Post by: h2ofowlr on November 02, 2014, 08:13:25 PM
Post by: mfswallace on November 02, 2014, 09:16:21 PM
Its highly embarrassing and a shame. If it keeps up hunting on public land will be a thing of the past quicker than we think.
:yeah: completely agree. Our failure as a group to "police our own" will be a contributing factor when the non hunting majority takes a major swipe at our way of life.
Let's not be so quick to put it all on hunters , plenty of general slobs and druggies... :bash:
Post by: Stein on November 02, 2014, 09:19:36 PM
Post by: fordpowerforever on November 02, 2014, 09:50:16 PM
I saw a piece of white paper in the middle of the road and was going to pick it up until I noticed it was on a pile of dookie. In the middle of the road.
Maybe you were in someones special spot and they were marking their territory, its only natural, hahaha :o
Post by: DEERCAMPHUNTER on November 02, 2014, 09:53:29 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on November 03, 2014, 07:18:53 AM
Its highly embarrassing and a shame. If it keeps up hunting on public land will be a thing of the past quicker than we think.
:yeah: completely agree. Our failure as a group to "police our own" will be a contributing factor when the non hunting majority takes a major swipe at our way of life.
Let's not be so quick to put it all on hunters , plenty of general slobs and druggies... :bash:
I agree with you mfswallace that some of the blame rests with non-hunters, but I spend a lot of time in the woods and I know which group I see causing problems the most.
Post by: cbond3318 on November 03, 2014, 12:45:16 PM
.....Except the deuce in the middle of the road, happens every year! :drool:
Post by: cbond3318 on November 03, 2014, 12:46:18 PM
On the bright side, I haven't noticed a problem in the area of the Nanuem we hunt. :dunno: Although we are in an area with multiple established long term camps. :dunno:
.....Except the deuce in the middle of the road, happens every year! :drool:
AAAAAAANNND I hit the totally wrong Emoticon, :puke:
Post by: longrangehunter338 on November 03, 2014, 06:13:19 PM
Post by: motg9_6 on November 03, 2014, 06:50:09 PM
:yeah:QuoteIts no wonder private timber companies are limiting access, I can see the same thing in the future for public lands if these type of behaviors continue.
Unfortunately you can almost be guaranteed that some of the same people complaining about access to private timber company lands are the ones leaving all their camp trash in the woods. It's a sad state of affairs.