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Offline 270Flat

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Lining up
« on: December 05, 2023, 06:50:40 PM »
We live in a great area for waterfowl hunting. Few years back at public access areas they decided not to let people in until 1:30 hours prior to shooting light. I thought it was a great idea since people would camp out at blind spots over night. With my work schedule and travel I often cruise by the public access points and there are cars and trucks lined up claiming a spot in line. Occasionally there is nobody inside the vehicle and leaving an empty rig overnight. Just curious on what everyone thinks about this? I get that they are first come first serve… but is it really allowing areas to be accessed fairly?
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Re: Lining up
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2023, 06:58:35 PM »
Sounds like elk shed hunting at sun river in Montana
They line up a week in advance
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Re: Lining up
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2023, 07:56:18 PM »
If it is legal, let it happen. To me that is a lot of folks out of my way as I find plenty of other great spots that don't have goofy rules, reservations, or costs. Maybe a sign stating that abandoned vehicles will be towed and a service that'll actually follow through.

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Re: Lining up
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2023, 08:57:24 PM »
I’d say it’s like driving across the state sleeping in the snow waiting for a tag putting in that extra effort but don’t worry someone will chime in to wine and say no far . In my opinion  put the extra effort and it usually works out

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Re: Lining up
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2023, 08:59:29 PM »
It’s only going to get worse. Population growing every year and hunter numbers along with it.
I use to go out at 1am with a Predator chair cover up with a tarp and sleep with the dog between my legs till shooting hours. Got tired of it after about 10 years. Did not even buy a stamp yet this year.

If I go I sleep in drive around till I find a quality hunt site open and hunt mid to end of day.

Or take the yak out.

They are not growing access sites. So crowding is the name of the game.
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