Jukelemon
12-05-2003, 01:49 PM
I put this in the wrong place (forum) the first time.
I have always been amazed at the audacity of individuals who will justify in their minds that if you have over X amount of acres, well then that is too much for one person and that all should be able to hunt on the land. In other words, entitlement. Our family has a 700 acre farm. We have been lucky in the sense that each year of hunting has NOT brought us face to face with a group of hunters that claim to have hunting rights. That changed this year. Without getting into too much topology, there are two access roads after you get on the farm. Each takes you to the opposite side of the land. So, it is very possible to hunt on one side and NEVER see/know of a hunter on the other side. The farm has only been hunted by, at most, 5 people per year. 3 of which are family members. Two of which always go with family members. This year we decide to go over to the other side to see what's to see and we run into two kids (18 maybe) in a four wheel drive "scouting to put up tree stands". They were, to say the least, stoned. Eyes barely open like Cheech and Chong. Stated that they had permission by the land owner. Hmmm. That is funny. Did not recall a call from them. Here is the thing. Their entitlement allowed them to remain completely calm and further their perspective that they actually did have a justification to be on that land. I mean hell, it is big enough Right? They had that written across their face.
I bring it up for two reasons. 1) the very simple fact of how folks think that if there is no guard, there is no law i.e. loot principle. 2) Safety. Most folks do not shoot 30-30's anymore or slug shotguns (no that is not bad or anything to the like. Just my observation when I go to the meat locker). These high powered rounds travel to say the least. And I cannot help to think that a person who would unethically enter another person's property would more than likely take a shot on a 400 yd deer regardless of surrounding concerns. Not to say that there are not hunters who can and do kill at that range safely. But Most cannot and do not due to either improper training or equipment.
Just an example but that behavior/thought pattern just seems linked to all sorts of issues and mishaps. But more so, it is linked to the tainting of your once or twice of year trip to the deer camp for some, finally, relaxation and comfort in knowing your are away from all of the idiots you come across on a daily basis. Not this year.
Be tough on trespassers. Stand up for the fact that land IS an extension of your private dwelling (like your house) and the intrusion on it is NO different than walking into your house. Both present a danger and reflection of disregard.
"May you be in heaven for a half an hour before the devil knows your dead"
I have always been amazed at the audacity of individuals who will justify in their minds that if you have over X amount of acres, well then that is too much for one person and that all should be able to hunt on the land. In other words, entitlement. Our family has a 700 acre farm. We have been lucky in the sense that each year of hunting has NOT brought us face to face with a group of hunters that claim to have hunting rights. That changed this year. Without getting into too much topology, there are two access roads after you get on the farm. Each takes you to the opposite side of the land. So, it is very possible to hunt on one side and NEVER see/know of a hunter on the other side. The farm has only been hunted by, at most, 5 people per year. 3 of which are family members. Two of which always go with family members. This year we decide to go over to the other side to see what's to see and we run into two kids (18 maybe) in a four wheel drive "scouting to put up tree stands". They were, to say the least, stoned. Eyes barely open like Cheech and Chong. Stated that they had permission by the land owner. Hmmm. That is funny. Did not recall a call from them. Here is the thing. Their entitlement allowed them to remain completely calm and further their perspective that they actually did have a justification to be on that land. I mean hell, it is big enough Right? They had that written across their face.
I bring it up for two reasons. 1) the very simple fact of how folks think that if there is no guard, there is no law i.e. loot principle. 2) Safety. Most folks do not shoot 30-30's anymore or slug shotguns (no that is not bad or anything to the like. Just my observation when I go to the meat locker). These high powered rounds travel to say the least. And I cannot help to think that a person who would unethically enter another person's property would more than likely take a shot on a 400 yd deer regardless of surrounding concerns. Not to say that there are not hunters who can and do kill at that range safely. But Most cannot and do not due to either improper training or equipment.
Just an example but that behavior/thought pattern just seems linked to all sorts of issues and mishaps. But more so, it is linked to the tainting of your once or twice of year trip to the deer camp for some, finally, relaxation and comfort in knowing your are away from all of the idiots you come across on a daily basis. Not this year.
Be tough on trespassers. Stand up for the fact that land IS an extension of your private dwelling (like your house) and the intrusion on it is NO different than walking into your house. Both present a danger and reflection of disregard.
"May you be in heaven for a half an hour before the devil knows your dead"