hunters beware

[Eric Kelcher]

after reading K3's deliverance thread then I saw this. Guys if you are going hunting think about what hunting is about.

http://www.yahoo.com/_ylh=X3oDMTB2MXQ5MTU3BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEdGVzdAMwBHRtcGwDaW5kZXgtaWU-/s/221349

[Dawn]

Exactly....

First, you do not hunt on other peoples property.

Second, no deer is worth losing your life over.

Dawn   >:(

[Woofentino Pugrossi]

Exactly....

First, you do not hunt on other peoples property.

Second, no deer is worth losing your life over.

Dawn   >:(

Exactly.

And people wonder why I want a bullet proof vest with level 5 trauma plates. :-/

More and more I hear on this, the worse it gets. Apparently this a$$hat got kicked off the property, came back and stalked the victims. One repoert was only 1 victim was even armed.

[dwilson]

I'm really anxious to know how that conversation went....  At what point did it go from "hey you, get out of my deer stand" to shots fired?

People with guns shooting at people with guns... it just doesn't make sense.

[Hyperdyne_Racing]

It's much different than people perceive.  When you ask to hunt on Private Property, it's usually because you have staked out the area and followed the animals travel patterns for a couple months.  We use squirell season as a means to begin the final stages of tracking.  Therefore you spend months planning exactly where you want the stand, and yes, it's very disturbing to come into your stand only to find someone in it.  I have been in this situation and it can be extremely hostile because you are packing a large weapon, as is the hunter in your stand.  I would assume it's more than "hey you get out of my stand".  

[Jeff]

Related, but totally unrelated...

Jack B came over today and we did some dirt riding through the fields around my house.  Ran into 2 different sets of 'orange'.  Decided to keep VERY close to the house after that.  Don't need anyone pissed off at me.

I was just surprised at how close they can hunt from the roads and houses (or maybe my judgement of distance is bad).  

[Hyperdyne_Racing]

Depending on which state you live in, you aren't allowed as a standard to shoot from a vehicle on any public road, nor are you allowed to shoot across any public road.  In many states the ruling is you have to be 100 yards away from the road.  It's odd that they were even that close to your home...

[Dawn]

This is the state of WI reglations regarding road hunting:

Road hunting

Highway means the entire width between the boundary lines of every public road, but does not include private roads and driveways. Roadway means the portion of the highway which is improved or ordinarily used for vehicle travel, excluding the berm or shoulder. Public road means those
roads shown on the current, official county highway map available from the Department of Transportation.

It is illegal to:
1. Hunt within 50 feet from the roadway's center, or
2. Discharge a firearm, shoot an arrow from a bow, or a bolt from a crossbow:
a. From or across a highway, or
b. Within 50 feet of the roadway's center.

The above prohibition applies to all public roads (defined above). However, anyone hunting small game with a muzzleloader or shotgun loaded with shot size BB or smaller is exempt from these prohibitions if the roadway is unpaved (dirt, sand or gravel). Exceptions: Certain exceptions are allowed for Class A and B disabled permit holders. Call the nearest DNR Service Center (page 67) for an explanation of these exceptions.

Dawn

[Dawn]

In regards to a house....

shoot a firearm within 100 yards of a building devoted to human occupancydwhile on lands you do not own without the permission of the owner or occupant of that building.

[Woofentino Pugrossi]

In regards to a house....

shoot a firearm within 100 yards of a building devoted to human occupancydwhile on lands you do not own without the permission of the owner or occupant of that building.

How about us that shoot pistols in the basement? ;D ;D ;D Friend has a range set up in his basement. I wonder if the neighbors were wonderiung about him dragging railroad ties and sandbags up teh ying/yang to the basement.:D

[RADRB8]

It's much different than people perceive.  When you ask to hunt on Private Property, it's usually because you have staked out the area and followed the animals travel patterns for a couple months.  We use squirell season as a means to begin the final stages of tracking.  Therefore you spend months planning exactly where you want the stand, and yes, it's very disturbing to come into your stand only to find someone in it.  I have been in this situation and it
can be extremely hostile because you are packing a large weapon, as is the hunter in your stand.  I would assume it's more than "hey you get out of my stand".  

Your assumption would be correct...I does get extremely heated at times...myself being a hunter I do not just ask for permission to hunt on said property...I establish a very good repore and even offer to help with some of the farm chores if need be...Currently I have been given written authority by the land owner to prosecute trespassers to the fullest extent the law allows...Yes, I am an ASS to all trespassers... ;D I may not even see them but, I know where they hunt when trespassing...So, being the ass that I am I just have their truck towed and leave a "Friendly" reminder in its place... ;D That is usually all it takes...Due to the fact that I usually stop back by to see the dumbfounded look they have on their face... ;D

 I worked very hard to gain access to have a place for my son & I to hunt...The last thing I need is some "Do Funny" that steps in the woods once a year and says he knows what he is doing emptying his auto loader at a deer that is standing still  20 yds in front of him... ::) and yes this happens alot...

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

Just for the record, Dawn.  The last night Laura and I were camping at your place, I took the dogs out for a poddy break around 2 am.  We walked down by your barn.  A car came whipping around the corner, sweeping the trees with a spotlight.  A few minutes later, I heard a shot.  I'm just glad they didn't open up on me or the dogs!