Re: Illegal Hunters?

Posted by Billy NY on December 02, 2012 at 07:21:22 from (24.29.79.122):

In Reply to: Re: Illegal Hunters? posted by Bret4207 on December 02, 2012 at 05:16:36:

I don't know what it is, but what you describe seems to be true further north in this state.

Over 10 years ago, I went up near Speculator with a friend to bear hunt, state land, near some lake was west of town, been so long I forget. So we head up very early, get out of the truck, and head into the woods. I'm going to say it was over a mile, maybe 2 in, I ran into this lake, on the east end, the trail ran near it, there was a crew of camo'd up, camp dwellers, whom made the trail part of their camp, so as to be like trolls to anyone passing through. Drunk was not the word, they stunk to high heaven, who knows how long they were set up in there, no way to avoid it so I walk right through, said good morning, they seemed ok at first, but as soon as they could see my back, on my hunting coat, was the back tag, which I understand does not need to be displayed and if it is on your back, you're an unwelcome city slicker. One of them said something, "hey, you don't have to wear that around here, and it really p#sses me off, + in addition to some more threatening statements. Thinking to myself, gee I thought this would be an enjoyable hike, several miles + in, but nope, always some jerks, even deep into the woods, I responded, told him to buzz off, don't like the tag don't look at it. Another response was provided, but I was gaining distance, as I look back, I counted a dozen, drunk camo'd up camp dwellers gathered on the trail, weapons in hand. Once out of sight, I flanked the camp and took cover to observe to see if I had a problem. All I cans say was what a vile group of jerks, nothing came of it. I'm glad, who needs this, won't hunt state land anymore.

What they did not know or take into consideration is that, unbeknownst to them, I was armed well, plenty of ammo for both pieces, one being an M1A, which gives me good groups at 300 yds.

I just knew better than to pack light, instinct and other reasons from the past. I do my best in life not to bother people, avoid conflict and or move on when something is eminent if at all possible, who needs the drama and potential problems etc. They really had me concerned that I had to watch the back door for awhile, then went back on the hunt called my buddy, and told him we will walk back through that camp together, later that afternoon we did just that, drunks were more intoxicated and happier, friendly, no issue at all, not the case early in the morning when hung over I guess.

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