So apparently I'm a A hole
#6374443
11/15/18 06:33 PM
11/15/18 06:33 PM
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This morning while leaving from deer hunting a property that I have exclusive rights to for over ten years, and hunting in a stand that has been there for those ten years. I noticed something odd. NO TRESSPASSING SIGNS. Facing from a property that got bought two years ago from by a guy that lives nearby
So my first thought. "Somebody has been sneaking on my access then going on to the other property"
So I call the new owner and ask if he has had somebody coming off my section. He says: " nope those are directed at you". Well I'm shocked, I don't trespass, I've been in that property once about five years ago to get a deer I shot, after getting permission from the property owner
So I asked "why" he cones unglued, here's the list I can remembe You horded in on my spot like you alwas do You tree stand is right where the deer come from You have all the standing corn on your piece I pay taxes for this property You are just hunting someone else's property I heard you shoot a deer this morning , Ten years ago you started goose hunting a propert a few fields away from one we were hunting just because you heard we were getting geese You have so many properties that you hunt and so not pay taxes for them I see your truck at properties all over the area I only got one dày off to hunt and you get to hunt a lot more than me The other neighbor doesn't like you either The other neighbors have a bunch of people hunting too There are no deer over at my farm There was more personnel attacks too
The entire time I'm calmly explain give been hunting properties around here for 10-30 years and I've never trespassed, shot over the lines or put my stands on property lines others are hunting
The entire time after I refute each claim I tell him "I'm sorry you feel that way"
Wow caught me so off guard too, have always had a cordial relationship with him prior even buying straw from him over the years
Every day is a gift from GOD, don't waste it!!
If they have plenty of food, give them something interesting to smell
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Re: So apparently I'm a A hole
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11/15/18 06:40 PM
11/15/18 06:40 PM
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Deer hunting often brings out the ugly in people. There's been a lot of friendships lost over deer. Keep doing what your doing and good luck.
It is what it is.
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Re: So apparently I'm a A hole
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11/15/18 06:53 PM
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I think this is my favorite one: "You have all the standing corn on your piece"
-- It seems all of Greece knows what is the right thing to do, but it is only the Spartans that do anything about it. --
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Re: So apparently I'm a A hole
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11/15/18 07:18 PM
11/15/18 07:18 PM
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My son who just turn 18 yesterday was sitting in the truck with me while this conversation took place on speaker
When it was over he said " how did you not come unglued on him". I said because I know the he is wrong and obiviousoy has something else eating at him"
By the way he killed a big 8 point with his bow on the property just a week ago and the other neighbor that "doesn't like me" killed a twelve point a week or so ago. He must think I don't know I was actually happy for both if them when I was told by a guy that seen both of them. Still am, I'm not a trophy hunter, like killing bigger bucks but I'm happy with the meat
Every day is a gift from GOD, don't waste it!!
If they have plenty of food, give them something interesting to smell
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Re: So apparently I'm a A hole
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11/15/18 07:23 PM
11/15/18 07:23 PM
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Yup, people get weird. I have a neighbor that thinks he owns the entire road just because he grew up around here. He doesn't own squat but thinks you need his permission.
I BELIEVE IN MY GOD, MY COUNTRY AND IN MYSELF.
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Re: So apparently I'm a A hole
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11/15/18 08:31 PM
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JOCO1995
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since u have his phone number don't forget to text him a thumbs up pic with the deer u shoot in the background
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Re: So apparently I'm a A hole
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11/15/18 08:32 PM
11/15/18 08:32 PM
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Getting There
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Know you know why I stopped deer hunting 25 years ago, Gun hunters do not like bow hunters, bow hunter do not like the black powder hunter, no one likes the youth season. JMO
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Re: So apparently I'm a A hole
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11/15/18 08:41 PM
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Don't loose any sleep over it. I was sensative to adjacent landowner's by not crossing lines, keeping stands away from and pointed away from line, and calling for permission if a deer I was trailing up crossed from our 200 onto his 30 acres. One day I'm sitting in one of my stands enjoying the warm fall day when I hear a stick break over my shoulder. I ease to my feet and slowly reach for the bow, but stop short when I see the neighbor walking down my trail through the center of my property coming toward me. He is turkey hunting and dressed in full camo. I softy whistle to let him know I'm above him and he walks up and says "oh, your hunting today, huh", I respond in a whisper, "yes, have you seen any birds?" ,to which he replies, "no, you probably scared them out of the oaks while walking to your stand!" Now remember, we're at least 100 yds in on my property line, and I own the oaks to which he's referring I tell him I've seen no sign of birds, but good luck, and he trounces off. The next day I hear pounding in the woods and when I walk to the stand later in the day I can clearly see red posted signs on every other tree along the line. PEOPLE ARE STRANGE SOMETIMES.
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Re: So apparently I'm a A hole
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11/15/18 08:45 PM
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older fella I know said " you know it's deer season when you wave at the neighbor, and he doesn't wave back"...sad but true
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Re: So apparently I'm a A hole
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11/15/18 08:52 PM
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All you can do is be polite and hope it does not escalate.
Certainly will take some of the pleasure out of hunting that property.
E 'Honey Badger Militia' Sleep, the anti woke adote.
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Re: So apparently I'm a A hole
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11/15/18 09:24 PM
11/15/18 09:24 PM
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Yup ..paying all them property taxes has him boiled OVAH.
It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
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