Anti Hunter Backpackers/Hikers

[Justin Crossley]

In Washington I've met lots of people on the trail and when bow hunting they have all been very friendly. Some have even told us where they had seen bears. When I have had a rifle strapped to my pack I have had people avoid me like the plague. I think people dislike guns more than they dislike hunting.

 

[bowinhand]

Mostly just "Is it hunting season?" or "are you hunting?" Had one older lady ask me if she should tie white bandanas on her dogs, I said if you want to...but blue or orange may be a better color, she thanked me and wished me luck. some times I do get weird or longer looks if I'm wearing my mossy tree blob type camo pack. I really think the reason most of us haven't had any really bad encounters is because most antis don't like being out in nature just the idea of it.

 

[JPD350]

My apologies Justin, I should have never started the thread referring to your post, I should have worded my thought differently.

JP

 

[justin davis]

My apologies Justin, I should have never started the thread referring to your post, I should have worded my thought differently.

JP

No worries man!! I think the thread is very interesting. Its a good thread.

 

[Lawnboi]

Most non hunters dont seem to talk to me too much when they see my glock strapped to my waistbelt.

Other than that, I am an avid backpacker as well! Dont be so quick to judge, just cause your a backpacker, dosnt mean your a hippie tree hugger. I love to be in the backcountry, hunting, fishing, scouting, shed hunting, or just taking some people out and showing them what real camping is.

Btw i got foliage cause im cheap, but it seems like it dosnt matter what color my pack is, with a gun strapped to it people just are not as friendly.

 

[bearguide]

i am with luke / we try hard to be where there are not people