oldschool, I feel your pain. I'm sorry to hear that you had gotten so close only to have it screwed up like that. Still you have an awesome experience to take home with you.

I live in the suburbs and always have so contending with joy riders, legal or otherwise, has always been something that I've had to deal with. Yes, they screw up your hunt, but there is nothing you can do about it. Once I have some joy riders come by I stay alert for a bit to see if they push something to me. If they don't I relax for a few minutes before I go back into "game mode" and enjoy the quiet.

BTW, I admire the way you hunt. I don't have the skill or the patience for it, but those of you that do I commend. Respect.