TWACK..... THUD...again
01-06-2003, 05:37 PM
#1
Dominant Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
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TWACK..... THUD...again
SO..... I went out and sat in the stand where I saw the big 10 point before I went away for Xmas. Right at the witching hour, here comes this yahoo walking through the bottom where I expect the deer to come from. The guy hates us hunting and takes every opportunity to screw up our hunts when he sees us. The guy must have just driven down the road and saw my Explorer because I nosed it right up into some honeysuckle so he couldn't see it from his house. But here he comes. He's looking for me just like he did the last time I hunted there... but he can't find me. The idiot. We had 4 inches of new snow and I was in my snowflage hidden well. Will turned him in for harassing us so he knew better than to cross the line this time. He gave me all kinds of flack the day I hung the stand. Anyway, he walks past out of sight. He probably gets 300 yards from me and runs head on into a herd of does. They break out in the field and head across the road. One turns and comes all the way to my corner. She's nursing a gimp leg but appears to be OK otherwise. I drew when she was 70 yards out, started bleating at her with my voice at 35 yards. She slammed on the breaks at 15 yards and turned broadside for me. TWACK. She lit out through the thicket but the further she went the shorter her legs got. She run right into the ground. A classic double lunger. She still made it about 90-100 yards. To dark to access the injury to her right front leg. She's not carrying the weight she should but the shoulder doesn't appear infected. I'll see in the daylight. She's hanging in a tree in the back yard to make the yard feeders nervous.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> I really should have caught up to the anti and thanked him for chasing bambi to me.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
01-06-2003, 05:43 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New Stanton PA USA
Posts: 2,213
RE: TWACK..... THUD...again
Typical liberal whacko! Ends up doing the exact opposite of what he intended!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Congrats on the table fare.
NRA,UBP,BASS Member
New Stanton,PA
Congrats on the table fare.
NRA,UBP,BASS Member
New Stanton,PA
01-06-2003, 05:46 PM
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Afton IA USA
Posts: 444
RE: TWACK..... THUD...again
HAHAHA! Good job! I would have definately went up to him and showed him the deer. Maybe then he would stay out of there for fear of driving the deer to you.
KEEP IT LEGAL. KEEP IT SAFE. OR WE MAY NOT GET TO KEEP IT AT ALL.
KEEP IT LEGAL. KEEP IT SAFE. OR WE MAY NOT GET TO KEEP IT AT ALL.
01-06-2003, 07:01 PM
#4
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,679
RE: TWACK..... THUD...again
davidmill, I don't know what your state has for laws like this, but this is what Colorado law states. I would suggest that you get a video camera and tape this guy harassing you and the wildlife. As you can read it could cost him much more than the 100 - 500 dollar fine if convicted. He might think twice before he harasses you and the deer again.
Glad his plans backfired and you got your deer.
HOW TO HANDLE
HUNTER HARASSMENT
The Law On Hunter Harassment
33-6-115.5 Hunting, trapping and fishing – intentional interference with lawful activities.
1. No person shall willfully prevent or interfere with the lawful participation of any individual in the activity of hunting, trapping, and fishing in accordance with this article.
2. A person commits intentional interference with lawful hunting, trapping, and fishing activities if he:
a. Acts with intent to alarm, distract, or frighten prey and causes prey to flee by:
Use of any natural or artificial source of noise or light;
Giving chase to prey on foot or by use of any vehicle;
Throwing objects or making movements;
b. Intentionally harasses any person lawfully participating in the activity of hunting, trapping, and fishing by use of threats or actions;
c. Erects barriers with the intent to deny ingress to lawfully designated hunting, trapping, or fishing areas;
d. Intentionally interjects himself into the line of fire;
e. Engages in any other conduct with the intent to disrupt or prevent lawful hunting, trapping, and fishing activities.
3. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 petty offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars and an assessment of twenty license suspension points.
4. Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be liable for all damages incurred by the individual whose lawful activity was obstructed and for all court costs of prosecution.
5. Nothing in this section shall limit the actions of law enforcement officers and personnel of the Division of Wildlife in the performance of their official duties nor apply to landowners, tenants, or leaseholders exercising their legal rights to the enjoyment of land, including, but not limited to farming, ranching, and restricting trespass, nor will anything in this section be construed to prohibit any incidental interference arising from the lawful use of land or water.
(Editor’s note: Section 2 of chapter 241, Session Laws of Colorado 1988, provides that the act enacting this section is effective July 1, 1988, and applies to acts committed on or after said date.)
Avoid Confrontation
If you feel you’ve been harassed, as a hunter you must act reasonably and ethically. This will reduce conflict and minimize media coverage, a tool which may later be sued in your disfavor. Understand the hunter harassment stature and its application, and work to assure public safety.
When a person has or clearly intends to violate this wildlife law, avoid confrontation, then seek law enforcement assistance. Contact the Division of Wildlife, the Colorado State Patrol or local sheriff’s department.
As with any wildlife violation, if illegal activity continues after issuance of a summon, the offending party will be placed under arrest.
Some Tips On What To Do If Confrontations Occur:
Remember that your behavior is representative of all hunters in North America.
Strictly observe all gun safety rules.
Don’t do anything that could be considered threatening.
Show the utmost respect for all wildlife.
Avoid an argument.
Remain calm.
Report the incident.
Remember that your commitment to hunting is stronger than their opposition.
These are a few of the suggestions from the brochure published by the National Rifle Association of America entitled "Hunting’s Future?…..It’s Up To You."
GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HUNTING
Glad his plans backfired and you got your deer.
HOW TO HANDLE
HUNTER HARASSMENT
The Law On Hunter Harassment
33-6-115.5 Hunting, trapping and fishing – intentional interference with lawful activities.
1. No person shall willfully prevent or interfere with the lawful participation of any individual in the activity of hunting, trapping, and fishing in accordance with this article.
2. A person commits intentional interference with lawful hunting, trapping, and fishing activities if he:
a. Acts with intent to alarm, distract, or frighten prey and causes prey to flee by:
Use of any natural or artificial source of noise or light;
Giving chase to prey on foot or by use of any vehicle;
Throwing objects or making movements;
b. Intentionally harasses any person lawfully participating in the activity of hunting, trapping, and fishing by use of threats or actions;
c. Erects barriers with the intent to deny ingress to lawfully designated hunting, trapping, or fishing areas;
d. Intentionally interjects himself into the line of fire;
e. Engages in any other conduct with the intent to disrupt or prevent lawful hunting, trapping, and fishing activities.
3. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 petty offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars and an assessment of twenty license suspension points.
4. Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be liable for all damages incurred by the individual whose lawful activity was obstructed and for all court costs of prosecution.
5. Nothing in this section shall limit the actions of law enforcement officers and personnel of the Division of Wildlife in the performance of their official duties nor apply to landowners, tenants, or leaseholders exercising their legal rights to the enjoyment of land, including, but not limited to farming, ranching, and restricting trespass, nor will anything in this section be construed to prohibit any incidental interference arising from the lawful use of land or water.
(Editor’s note: Section 2 of chapter 241, Session Laws of Colorado 1988, provides that the act enacting this section is effective July 1, 1988, and applies to acts committed on or after said date.)
Avoid Confrontation
If you feel you’ve been harassed, as a hunter you must act reasonably and ethically. This will reduce conflict and minimize media coverage, a tool which may later be sued in your disfavor. Understand the hunter harassment stature and its application, and work to assure public safety.
When a person has or clearly intends to violate this wildlife law, avoid confrontation, then seek law enforcement assistance. Contact the Division of Wildlife, the Colorado State Patrol or local sheriff’s department.
As with any wildlife violation, if illegal activity continues after issuance of a summon, the offending party will be placed under arrest.
Some Tips On What To Do If Confrontations Occur:
Remember that your behavior is representative of all hunters in North America.
Strictly observe all gun safety rules.
Don’t do anything that could be considered threatening.
Show the utmost respect for all wildlife.
Avoid an argument.
Remain calm.
Report the incident.
Remember that your commitment to hunting is stronger than their opposition.
These are a few of the suggestions from the brochure published by the National Rifle Association of America entitled "Hunting’s Future?…..It’s Up To You."
GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HUNTING
01-06-2003, 09:29 PM
#6
Super Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Deepwoods Treestand WI
Posts: 902
RE: TWACK..... THUD...again
Congrats! Wish he would have come back thru and tripped over the deer!
We're lucky here. I have never seen this problem or heard of it in central WI. Man, during our gun season they close some high schools. It's a holiday in our area!
"Semper Fi"
We're lucky here. I have never seen this problem or heard of it in central WI. Man, during our gun season they close some high schools. It's a holiday in our area!
"Semper Fi"
01-06-2003, 10:22 PM
#8
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Detroit
Posts: 858
RE: TWACK..... THUD...again
Geez Dave,
I thought you were a man of class. You should of at least offered him the heart! Ingrate!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>After all he DID help! I'd be sure to tell him that next time too...Congrats on another!
Trushot }}------>
I thought you were a man of class. You should of at least offered him the heart! Ingrate!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>After all he DID help! I'd be sure to tell him that next time too...Congrats on another!
Trushot }}------>
01-07-2003, 04:12 AM
#9
Dominant Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
Posts: 21,199
RE: TWACK..... THUD...again
They guy came in from the other side and never cut my trial.. that's why he couldn't find me. IF he comes across the line and bothers me I'm going to throw him in the "Wait-a-minute" vines. I'll see him. I'll thank him for chasing the deer to me. I figure he was trying to turn the deer back away from me..... the jerk.
01-07-2003, 05:26 AM
#10
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fredericksburg Virginia USA
Posts: 13,672
RE: TWACK..... THUD...again
david I swear I would have been real tempted to make sure I thanked the guy!!! Some people just do not get it.
The Tazman aka Martin Price
Founder and President of
Virginia Disabled Outdoorsmen Club
The Tazman aka Martin Price
Founder and President of
Virginia Disabled Outdoorsmen Club