Scouting etiquette

slowpoke · Jun 12, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Jun-12-18 AT 02:08PM (MST)[p]So I have drawn an early rifle Nevada bull elk tag for 62, 64, 66-68 and want to make several scouting trips to the area. I had envisioned 1 trip per month for the next four months, realizing the first couple trips would probably be figuring out how to get around and the lay of the land. Is it a jerk move to be out scouting while other seasons are open? I would hope hitting road side high spots to glass from would be ok as long as I wasn?t bush whacking? I was given a couple suggested places by a member that will be there on an earlier hunt and intend to avoid that area all together while their season is open. It would be great to hear your thoughts

Outdoordan · Jun 12, 2018

I think the simple fact that you would keep other hunts in consideration is awesome, and I commend you for it. I think since you are already cognizant of the other hunts and not wanting to get in other hunters way is enough and I say go for it with some long range optics scouting.

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littlebighorn · Jun 12, 2018

+1 on you even asking!
Many guys just figure too bad for the other guys. I'm going to get what's mine.
I too think there is nothing wrong with scouting during another season as long as you aren't causing problems for the guy who's desperately tryin to fill his tag.
I'd maybe even share information with those that are hunting, with the idea that after their hunt they might lead you to one that got away.
Congrats for your ethics and best of luck.

sagebrush · Jun 13, 2018

I've met guys scouting for an elk hunt in NV when I was on a deer hunt. Always tried to help them out with my personal knowledge and they recipocated. Driving a road any time of day should not be an issue while you're getting the lay of the land. When its time for glassing, I'm sure you want to be in position before daybreak and until last light. That should not be an issue either. But that's just me. I'm sure some of the whiners on here would be offended if you crossed the state line during their season!

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Zeke · Jun 13, 2018

>I think the simple fact that
>you would keep other hunts
>in consideration is awesome, and
>I commend you for it.
> I think since you
>are already cognizant of the
>other hunts and not wanting
>to get in other hunters
>way is enough and I
>say go for it with
>some long range optics scouting.
>

+1 to outdoordan
nuff said

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slowpoke · Jun 13, 2018

Thank you. I thought I would be ok but was concerned since other people will have points invested too. I will certainly be happy to share with the friendly people I meet in the field and hope they will do the same.

Servehim · Jun 13, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Jun-13-18 AT 11:44PM (MST)[p]Agree with the post here, tread lightly would be my comment

1911 · Jun 14, 2018

It's public land. Some folks are butterfly hunting. Simple policy is don't be a douche. But some of the users of public land are bona fide and it will never matter. Some of the stories I see and hear make me shake my head in disgust. You're the last thing any reasonable person would worry about.

Camper_A1 · Jun 17, 2018

I agree with all that has been said. Be respectful and mindful of those hunting.
I was helping my brother in law with his limited entry archery elk hunt and the rifle hunters started rolling in early and made that much harder. Luckily he shot one on the last morning.