I've never had anybody sitting in my stand but I have had them set up their stand anywhere from 20 to 50 yards from my stand. One fella told he didn't care it was public lands and he could hunt anywhere he wanted.
I don't like it, but it is the law.
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2024/2025 Squirrel Hunting Thread...........
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I don't like it, but it is the law.
They cruise thought the tops of the oaks and either jump into the hickories or run across the big vines to get them.
Scumbags...
I can't stand thieves.
A man works hard to buy some hunting gear he could use for seasons to come.
Some piece of S... takes it from him. It's nice to know that the All Kinds will have there day.
Agreed brother. I'm a believer of karma.
Sad but true buddy. Used to be a fella would back out if someone was set up. Methinks the TV shows have turned people temporarily insane.
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I've never had a camera stolen although I've had a few hunters look at them but just keep walking.
I've had a buck and two elk come up and lick them.
So, did that buck and two elk ever make it all the way into the trap?I've never had a camera stolen although I've had a few hunters look at them but just keep walking.
I've had a buck and two elk come up and lick them.
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Well the weather people are forecasting that darn easterly wind to change direction for a day or two beginning tomorrow. Then it’s right back to easterly winds again next week. So, hopefully this ole boy can get out and hunt in the morning. Wind’s are forecast to be out of the SW at 6 MPH. Pretty sure that’s doable.
Winds from the NE, E and SE are the worse for my squirrel hunting grounds.
Winds from the NE, E and SE are the worse for my squirrel hunting grounds.
I've had a few cameras stolen or damaged back in the day. I finally invested in a cellular camera with a security box. Potential thieves know that there is no way to take the camera without a bunch of hi res pics and video being transmitted to the owners phone.
I've not had an issue since, but have had a few people come up and take a suspiciously close and detailed look at the camera. My thought is that when they see it's a cell cam they know they have already lost the game....
I've not had an issue since, but have had a few people come up and take a suspiciously close and detailed look at the camera. My thought is that when they see it's a cell cam they know they have already lost the game....
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On a lighter note, we should be out on our first hunt on 9/14 and will report back. It will still be with non MLF approved rifles but we are working on that.
So, did that buck and two elk ever make it all the way into the trap?
I would like to try one of those, most of the places I hunt have no cell signal.
On my squirrel hunting property I have issues, not necessarily stolen cams, but just people galivanting around, dropping trash, leaving beer cans, tearing around in 4X4's, cutting trees, etc...
I hated to do it, I know who they probably are, but I have to get control of the situation, so I put this up this week:
I don’t blame you one bit.
They are nice if you can get a signal. I can be sitting at work or home having coffee and getting real time photos streamed over. I don't go overboard and still rely on shoe leather, but I can use the cam to at least tell me if an area is worth a closer look...
I don't either. Hunters not respecting people property is how we all lose access....
That’s exactly how I lost my best place to hunt this year. I didn’t do a thing wrong and because of some backwoods pinheads, I lost my privilege as a result.
Moving along here, I really don’t know what this voodoo or magic spell is that can overtake a hunter such as myself. I’ve been a die hard big game hunter for about 50 years now. Couldn’t wait until bow season opens every year. I lived for it.
Bow season opens here on Saturday. I’ve been procrastinating big time on just getting my crossbow off of the wall and test firing it a couple of times to ascertain everything is still okay. Well, I just got in from doing so and let me tell ya, to my astonishment, I practically had to force myself out there to get it done.
Ever since taking up this squirrel hunting gig using a .32 Crockett Squirrel Rifle, that’s all I think about or want to do. It’s crazy! I honestly do not understand this. How can a rodent take the place of a deer?
Either way, no store bought meat comes into this house. It is, and has been most of my life, wild game. So, it’s looking like I best get with the program, grin and bear it while waiting for some bigger groceries to walk within bow range. Hopefully, I can get two for now then get back to my beloved squirrel hunting for a little while anyway. Then hopefully get my other two deer about rut time.
Bow season opens here on Saturday. I’ve been procrastinating big time on just getting my crossbow off of the wall and test firing it a couple of times to ascertain everything is still okay. Well, I just got in from doing so and let me tell ya, to my astonishment, I practically had to force myself out there to get it done.
Ever since taking up this squirrel hunting gig using a .32 Crockett Squirrel Rifle, that’s all I think about or want to do. It’s crazy! I honestly do not understand this. How can a rodent take the place of a deer?
Either way, no store bought meat comes into this house. It is, and has been most of my life, wild game. So, it’s looking like I best get with the program, grin and bear it while waiting for some bigger groceries to walk within bow range. Hopefully, I can get two for now then get back to my beloved squirrel hunting for a little while anyway. Then hopefully get my other two deer about rut time.
I get it completely Ed. As you know, I’m an avid turkey hunter. I’ve killed them in thirteen states. Shot the grand slam. Yesterday I was driving down the road thinking about squirrel hunting. I thought “if I had to give up one, which one would it be?”. I thought about it for awhile. I believe I’d give up turkey hunting first!!
I’m glad they aren’t both in at the same time. Lol
I’m glad they aren’t both in at the same time. Lol
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