This thread got sparked from the "True Confessions" thread someone else posted earlier. I've been thinking about this for a while and was wondering if others have had to deal with this where they live.

I consider myself a good hunter and I have several, six to be exact, whitetail mounts to prove my success. I hunt hard and put my time in the woods every year. I scout almost all year long, trail cams, etc. You guys know, many of you do the same thing. I'm also very fortunate to have over 600 acres of prime PA whitetail habitat to hunt. It's owned by my family and we've practiced QDM religiously for about 15 years or so. For PA, a 120" buck is considered a big one. It's not unusual for us to have several 140" or better bucks on our property every year. So yes, we have a big buck haven here and I am fortunate enough to hunt it every year.

In my town and area, a lot of people know me and know what I've done hunting. I get a lot flack from guys for being successful consistantly. I've been called everything from a poacher to well.....you can imagine. I've been accused of shooting deer with a rifle in archery season, baiting, jacklighting, you name it. I used to let it roll off my back. I know the truth and I know I've hunted my butt for those deer. But after a while, it really gets to me I guess. Its a shame people can't be happy for others' success.

So my question is. How many of you have ever dealt with or deal with this type of thing and how do you react to people's accusations?