Hunting etiquette

eelgrass

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Do you like it when someone you dont know sees you on the mountain and approaches you to say hi, or do you prefer to be left alone? How about while you're in camp? I never barge in on someone's camp without asking permission but usually I don't mind chatting a little.
 
I am usually so focused on hunting that I like just a wave/acknowledgment, but that's about it. I have learned that no one seems to like to chat cause they don't want to have to lie to you about what game they have seen, etc.

Just my $0.02
 
On mtn while hunting generally left alone. In camp more then welcome. I'm the conversationalist in my group and have learned a lot, been helped out or pointed in a good direction and have met many other hunters that I keep in touch with to this day and call my friends.
 
I'm kind of suspicious if someone hikes out of their way to chat on the mountain. That just seems a bit weird to want to chat while hunting.
Camp is a different matter. Announce yourself and come on in. We might have some good grub and great stories.
Over the years I've had to enter other's camps for one reason or another and always holler "hello the camp" and wait to be invited in.

Zeke

#livelikezac
 
I dont mind talking to everyone. I am also the guy who will talk to anyone I cross paths with. On the mountain, on the road, or if I pass your camp. I like talking to everyone. There is always something to learn. I probably annoy a lot of folks.
 
I'm rather neutral on this. I like to talk but usually wouldn't approach someone's camp or on the the mountain. At the same time if they want to stop and talk at camp it is all good !
 
I enjoy it if we're naturally crossing paths on the trail or road, but not so much if the person is going out of their way to come over to me.
 
I try to keep to myself, unless I know your the jackazz that's got his wheeler where it shouldn't be then you'll here from me.
 
>I enjoy it if we're naturally
>crossing paths on the trail
>or road, but not so
>much if the person is
>going out of their way
>to come over to me.
>


This is me as well. On the trail or what not I'll chit chat. But no seeking out people on the mountain
 
I always go hike in early to make sure I'm the first guy in there, no matter what the season or hunt is. If someone shows up to the area I'm planning on hunting and clearly isn't giving me much space, I'll go over and talk to them, try to figure out their intentions or plans and see if we can work something out that is beneficial to both of us without screwing each other in the process. Other than that, I really have no desire to come visit with you on the mountain. And if you think coming to visit with me to try and get info out of me, I'll lie every time and send you on a wild goose chase. Just like everyone else with a tag you encounter will do. So unless you decide to be a jackass or crowd me on an otherwise empty mountain, you won't hear from me.

You?re more than welcome to come visit in camp and share a drink and tell lies, if you so desire. With the exception of anyone driving a DNR truck and wearing a badge. In that case you aren't welcome to come ?visit?. ;)
 
I would never track down a stranger or wander into their camp uninvited and strike up conversation. However, I love talking to people. If I'm passing them on a two track and they have their window down, I always talk to them. It takes a few seconds to find out if they want to chit chat or get rid of you. If they want to talk, then I'll talk. I have no hurt feelings if they're not in the mood.
 
Like a good neighbor stay over there.

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Well!

I Did See justr this Fall during the Elk Hunt & Told Him & His Crew they were in a Perty Good Spot!

Did I Lie justr?

EDIT:If them JACK-ASSES Hadn't of Parked their Camp Trailers Right in the Middle of the Herd,JUDAS!







I know so many people in so many places
They make allot of money but they got sad faces

It Ain't Easy being Me!:D:D:D
 
When I am hunting in my secret spot. No one could find me to talk to me anyway. But generally when on a glassing point. I have a job to do and don't want to be bothered. If you walk up on me. I have to turn my spotter a different direction and turn my radio off. ?? But in general I am friendly and would help anyone out.
 
I don't mind talking on the road but hate when someone approaches on the mountain and wants to talk while I am trying to be quiet.

In camp no issues come on in and chat, but my son he is different he likes his solitude.
 
While out hunting, if I am close to someone, I may walk over and ask them where they plan on hunting and communicate so we dont bother or mess each other up. I dont mind that at all.

At camp, it depends. Sometimes it depends how far off the road they are. I may go talk to them. Especially if they have a downed animal. I dont mind if people want to come into my camp and talk. Not a big deal to me.

This last year while in Colorado (I am from Utah) we camped in an area that was designated as a camping spot. Maybe about 10 different groups. Trailers and tents a dumpster, bathroms/port o potties, and poles to hang animals. The 1st 2-3 days, everyone kept mostly to them selves. But after a few deer were down, people would migrate over to see what they had and to congratulate them. Most people were from California, a few from Colorado. There were a few that kept to them selves. But after the groups started to talk, it was a lot of fun. After each morning and evening, guys would walk around and check on each other and see how the hunts were. We had found that many guys had deer tags and many had elk tags. So everyone was looking out for one another. After we had a few problems with a blown tire and having to go to town to get a new tire and replace a bad spare, we got back to camp late. Guys came to check onus to make sure everything was alright. That was cool. The next morning I shot a buck and came back to camp. Guys came over to see what I had and to congratulate me. That night, my buddy shot a buck right at dark. We loaded it into the truck and came back to camp to clean and cut up the deer. It was dark, so we had the lights of the trailer to help us. It was 12 degrees out too. The cool part was, guys came over to see what we had and tell us good job and all, but the best was a group next to us came over and said, its cold out and we know its going to be a late night. Here is dinner for you. They cooked and brought us dinner that night with out even asking. How cool is that??? That is what it is all about right there.
 
>While out hunting, if I am
>close to someone, I may
>walk over and ask them
>where they plan on hunting
>and communicate so we dont
>bother or mess each other
>up. I dont mind
>that at all.
>
>At camp, it depends. Sometimes
>it depends how far off
>the road they are.
>I may go talk to
>them. Especially if they
>have a downed animal.
>I dont mind if people
>want to come into my
>camp and talk. Not
>a big deal to me.
>
>
>This last year while in Colorado
>(I am from Utah) we
>camped in an area that
>was designated as a camping
>spot. Maybe about 10
>different groups. Trailers and
>tents a dumpster, bathroms/port o
>potties, and poles to hang
>animals. The 1st 2-3
>days, everyone kept mostly to
>them selves. But after
>a few deer were down,
>people would migrate over to
>see what they had and
>to congratulate them. Most
>people were from California, a
>few from Colorado. There
>were a few that kept
>to them selves. But
>after the groups started to
>talk, it was a lot
>of fun. After each
>morning and evening, guys would
>walk around and check on
>each other and see how
>the hunts were. We
>had found that many guys
>had deer tags and many
>had elk tags. So
>everyone was looking out for
>one another. After we
>had a few problems with
>a blown tire and having
>to go to town to
>get a new tire and
>replace a bad spare, we
>got back to camp late.
> Guys came to check
>onus to make sure everything
>was alright. That was
>cool. The next morning
>I shot a buck and
>came back to camp.
>Guys came over to see
>what I had and to
>congratulate me. That night,
>my buddy shot a buck
>right at dark. We
>loaded it into the truck
>and came back to camp
>to clean and cut up
>the deer. It was
>dark, so we had the
>lights of the trailer to
>help us. It was
>12 degrees out too.
>The cool part was, guys
>came over to see what
>we had and tell us
>good job and all, but
>the best was a group
>next to us came over
>and said, its cold out
>and we know its going
>to be a late night.
> Here is dinner for
>you. They cooked and
>brought us dinner that night
>with out even asking.
>How cool is that???
>That is what it is
>all about right there.


Isn?t this the way it should be Rob ! We all have the same likes and interests. Should we support each other in success or failure. Helping out the guy that got it done. So hopefully next time it your turn to be successful they are there to help you.
 
If it's at a distance, I'll just wave and keep moving. If our paths cross closely, say withing 50-75 yards, I'd say which way I was planning to go, and/or ask which way the other guy was going. Not trying to get info on a good place, just trying to avoid stepping on each other.

If the camp is near the road, I'll stop by. If it is off the road a ways, I'll just wave.

Around here, you frequently run into the same guys. The amount of truthful info shared depends on how well we know each other.
 
I've found that a brief conversation when I bump into another hunter usually is a good thing. I don't bring up what they have seen unless they broach the subject first. I found the most helpful topics to talk about are where are they planning to hunt so we can 'share' the mountain better. On several occasions I've had other hunters give me some great advice and offer to help me with the pack out if I'm successful (you can usually tell when someone is being genuine vs lying to get you to go somewhere else) - I've tried to do the same especially if the other hunter is a newbie and can use some help.

At the end of the day we are both there for an experience so any level of cooperation is likely to make it better for both.
 
Maybe I'm spoiled but we camp in the same spots yearly. A lot of other dudes do as well so you kinda know who is who even if you don't know them.

Over the years I can't count how many folks have stopped in to BS, to me its part of the tradition.

I personally will always try to talk to dudes in the trees if for no other reason than that we not cross each other up.

And for hells sake there isn't any reason to not wave to other dudes on the roads.



From the party of HUNTIN, FISHIN, PUBLIC LAND.
 
I rarely see people when out, but when I do I always make it a point to walk over introduce myself and tell them my plans for the day. And always ask their plans so I do not interfere. Many times. I will tell them straight up I will head the other direction if needed. I also let them know where my vehicle is etc. Usually most guys who end up where I am are lost or new to the area.

I am sure for some it is weird for others they have really appreciated it. For me I just want a feel for their plans so I can go do my own thing.
 
I'm with elks on this one. Nothing worse than trying to outwit another hunter or race him to a hunting spot because you don't know his plans. I've found if I am friendly and take the high road, most guys will do the same. If I get pissy, then nobody wins and it's no fun for anyone.

A smile and a "good luck" wish go a long way in my book. Over he years, I've made some good friends on the mountain. One guy even put me and my son on to some great new hunting country,on his own accord.

It's getting harder and harder to find isolation while hunting so in my mind, getting along with other hunters will be more and more important going forward.
 
For me it is situational. If it is two hours before dark and we are both leaving the rig,then I want to know which way they intend to go. I almost always stick to my original plan and try to get it out first. Out on the MT if it is not game time I will chat it up. I'm always honest with what I've seen or what I'm after. Love to talk and hear others experiences. This year on opening day of rifle elk season here in Oregon, I was 6 miles from the rig about an hour before day light. I saw two lights coming up the trail 5 min behind me. I made tracks so I wouldn't be caught to chat. Then 20 min later I walked by a tent camp that had three guys moving around with flashlights. Since my light had been off for two hours no one knew I was there. I shot a Bull an hour later. I figure if someone is where I am then they are like minded and would like to chat with them. Hasn't always been the case. If camp is a pack in camp or near my camp I always try to say hi. Just want to be neighborly. Met lots of nice folks out there in the great outdoors. Drive to camps not so much. My kids get tired of me chatting sometimes when we still have a two hour hike and it is getting dark and I stop and say hi to a fellow hunter out on the trail.

If I see you out there it will most likely be a few miles off the road and I will wave and say hi.

DZ
 
I was in camp this year when I saw a small truck pull up and park less than 30' from my trailer. A couple people got out and walked around.

When I asked him what he was doing, he said looking for a place to camp.

That was kind of interesting.


?Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. "
 
Robiland, I bet i can guess where you were... Its that way every year at that campground. The same group from Calif is there every year.I have became pretty good friends with them. We are usually there nearly every year also.
 
A few years back I helped a buddy kill a really nice 170" 4 point buck. We had seconds to make the shot before another hunting party laid the smackdown. My buddy pulled the trigger and dropped the buck. The other hunters came up the hill. We thought we were gonna be brawling over this buck when to our surprise, the guy said he was just seconds away from pulling the trigger when he watched it drop in his scope. He congratulated us and offered to help drag the buck back to our four wheeler! This guy was a stand-up dude!

As far as the original question goes, If you ever cross paths with me on the mountain and you ask me if I have seen anything, I'm gonna tell you the same rehearsed lie I tell everyone else.....

"Seen a couple does. Not sure where all the big ones are. Hopefully, you have better luck than I am having......Good luck."
 

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