Well so far I have not heard of, nor seen any poachers down my way, I am sure they are there though, I just have not lived there long enough to know them yet. I have turned a few in down home, but I KNEW they were spot lighting and knew where. If I heard someone bragging about poaching I, like cardeer would befriend them to gain the data to get them busted. I am not playing holier than thou, that is just the way I am. Am I a saint?? Heck no, not when it comes to speed limits, but other than that I am not one to tolerate people who break laws that may harm others or wildlife.

The Tazman

I believe that most people on this board are telling the truth. This board is full of ethical hunters, not SLOBS!!!

That's the whole reason that I posted my "Ethical: Monster in doe season". I saw a 14 pt buck walk right by me first day of doe season, when I told all my hunting buddies about it, they all said I should have capped him. I'm glad to see that this board is a little more ethical than some of my buddies, but not to worry, they couldn't find a buck to poach it if they tried.

Let's not confuse ethics with legality. Some things are illegal, some things are unethical, some are both. Shooting a buck during doe season is criminal, ethics is a moot point in that case.

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Hmmmmm, some of you guys that are playing backyard psychologist, reading into janc's post that he may be suffering from a quilty conscience for posting such a question need to go back and reread your mail order study books!!
janc has posted a legitimate observation on his part, I also have posted similar thoughts in the past. Let's see now, how did I put it? "It seems that some of our friends here on the board put theirselves out there as something much more than they really are." Yea, that's the general idea.
Most of the people here are what they say they are, do what they say they do but let's face it, some of our friends here are really full of it. As far as poaching, I agree that the vast majority here do not and will not do it, but I don't think that is the only thing that janc was referring to.
With all that said, this is still the best dang hunting board that I've found and I really enjoy hanging out here.

Mark in SC

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janc; If you owned your own land and people were poaching bucks off the property dont even try and tell me you wouldnt notify the game wardens. We have had game cops set up fake bucks on my property and catch people trying to shoot them. This way the people who get caught dont know who ratted on them. Game cops are there for a reason If you didnt turn someone in you are just as bad as they are. I also believe everyone on this board is very ethical or at least trys to be. Your biggest problem is you dont preach it and dont buy it

I turned in my Uncle for shooting an illegal doe a few years back - is that what you are looking for ? He was fined heavily, meat was confiscated but his license wasn't taken.

JANC, although Iv'e never seen poaching in progress, I've turned in people when I'm in a position to do so. I've followed drunk drivers while on the phone with the police, turned in wreckless drivers, hit-and-run drivers, peeping-toms, and shoplifters.

I will continue to do what I think is right, as long as I am able.

The amount of risk I will expose myself to has changed since I have been married and will be starting a family, but anyone that's not a sheep can do what I do.

I hope some of these responses gave you a better perspective of the hunting lifestyle and mind-set.

Keep 'em all in the Bull.