This is my first season hunting on a WMA, and was wondering how you guys claim your hunting spot. The reason I ask is, I have a nice little feeding area (acorns) picked out and have hunted it about 4 times this season. I was in doubt on what to do. Make it obvious I was hunting the area, or just hope nobody else found it.
I decided to make it obvious I was hunting the area and hung a couple of ribbons on the entrance trail. Now when I see ribbons or brite eyes, I avoid the area because someone is obviously hunting there and assumed others would think the same way. To my dismay, someone has actually tied their ribbons right next to mine, and I assume they plan on hunting there! I know there is nothing that can really be done because its public land, but I would think there are " unwritten" rules to stay out of someone elses hunting area if you see obvious sign they are in there. I have other areas picked out, but I hate to let him just walk in and take my spot. Any suggestions?? Sorry to be so long, it just kinda chapped my hide!