I hunt on public land. The only problem I' ve had is with not always knowing where the other (if any) hunters are. Sometimes I feel relatively sure I' m alone, but I' ve had my share of bumps with other hunters.

What amazes me most are mushroom hunters in the later season who have absolutely NO clue that there may be turkey hunters in the area or have No clue that a turkey season even exists. I' ve run into folks who look at me like I' m some sort of terrorist running around in full camo and a gun in the middle of spring. LOL. I' ve also run into one who KNEW where I would be and STILL walked through the area. Also had the biggest tom I' ve ever seen spooked by shroom hunters while I was working him.

But I know where the birds roost, I know where they strut, and I always enjoy myself whether or not I' m getting whipped by the birds or people.