Strategy for Other Hunters in "Your" Spot

[johnnycake]

I don’t disagree about old stuff, but in this case I’d say if it’s there fresh I won’t touch it. If it’s obvious it’s been there a while or I saw it last year then I consider it abandoned or “donated to public use”.


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Not me. The entitlement people have to leave personal stuff on public land just pisses me off. And seriously, I've had a brand new tarp on private land get shredded by squirrels in just a few days. New or old, don't leave stuff on public lands.

 

[Contendi]

It’s public land for a reason. Always good to be respectful but if no one is there.. I’d setup shop and they can decide if they’d want to move.

 

[cjdewese]

I should add that the Wisconsin deer hunt massacre happened within a 1/2 hour of my hometown. I may be overly sensitive to encroachment squabbles.

Wow just googled that. What an ordeal and sad for those involved. Might have to watch the documentary about it at some point.

 

[brando20]

Go with the intention of hunting and setting up in that spot but don't be surprised if they're there before you. Like others have stated, definitely have a plan B in place. But who knows, maybe they'll invite you to share camp and wanna help you out.

 

[manitou1]

Its public land: "first come first served". If someone is hunting/using "your spot" then find another. Always have a plan b on public lands.

Amen brother. But there is that pesky little eitiquette thing that many ignore.

If I get to my planned PL spot and somebody beat me to it, good on him, I move somewhere else, or at least 1/2-1 mile away, depending on terrain.
I am not going to mess up his hunt or compete for shots at the same animal.

I have guys come in an set up 200 yards away in plain sight of me. This is in big open country where rifle shots are 4-700 yards regularly.