ORIGINAL: eatsleephunt
I certainly don't care for being in the public eye as a promotor of anything except my own business. I'm just not wired that way. The whole competition thing is good though I think. Yeah, I get miffed when someone is dogging in on some good bow-elk hunting spot I might have, but hey, you have to step back and think about it. Sometimes they are non-residents, and I will just move on until they get skunked and leave. Other times they are more local/in state. Sometimes I meet some good folks out there, some of my best friends in fact. I'm an ice breaker. Once they find out you are a good guy and willing to share without holding back, they either become a friend or feel guilty about being in your spot (and don't come back). Communication is the key.