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My rig never has nor ever will blocked a road to keep others out,and I really don't want to hear that statement again. I really don't appreciate people trying to make something out of nothing. People just need to show more respect to each others in the outdoors and everywhere else in their lives. Good place to start showing etiquette is right here on CWT.

Flatlander, you talk like one heck of a tough guy on here, but don't even think of trying to bully me around. You do intentional damage to anyones property, especially mine and you will get what you have coming. You are what gives good sportsman a bad name.

I also did not state that I " blocked" a road...but, that is what was people on here want to say I meant. The funny thing is, I was stating about how I feel there should be a lot more etiquette practiced in the outdoors, so why would people want to immediately jump to the conclusion that I was being a dumb a*!. I honestly did not realize that I would have to give an entire description of the situation. That is what is sad about what CWT discussion boards have become. More of a place now to try and draw blood between members...too bad. Really seems weird that i am the one questioned and no remarks saying what a bunch of BS it is for someone to intentionally screw up someones hunt.I appreciate that you were at least civil in questioning my post and not suggestive unlike some other members. Just hope people will try and be good decent people in the outdoors.

You guys are a trip. I never said I blocked a road, I was parked at the end of the road and they drove around and cut through to this old abandoned logging road. Seriously, there are some real winners on this site anymore and I dont know why I waste my time trying to have decent conversation.

My thought is if someone is ahead of you in a spot, then that is theirs for that day. I have had many occasions that I was going to hunt a certain area and when I got there someone else was already there. I backed out every time and went somewhere else. The way I look at it, I should have been there earlier...I think etiquette is something that is being lost in outdoorsman. I hate it when people don't respect your being in a spot first. A few years ago while archery elk hunting, I parked my truck well before light on a little tiny two track and it was the only road up into this country. About 45 minutes after light I had several bulls going good and one that was coming to me on a string. As I was sitting there bringing him in, I heard a loud noise coming closer and closer. Pretty soon the bull hauls butt and a truck comes bouncing up the road right too me. I walked to the road with my hands in the air asking them WTF and they drove right past me about 200 yards or so and stopped, got out and started getting all of their gear out to go hunt. I was in disbelief. I walked up to them and asked them if they were seriously going to do this to another hunter. They had literally drove off road around my truck and plowed straight into the hunting area. It was honestly the most rude and ridiculous lack of etiquette I had ever witnessed. Weird thing was they had absolutely no remorse or thought that what they were doing was wrong. I know the whole public land speeche but as sportsman we need to show each other respect and when someone beats you to a spot, tip your hat to them, wish them well and go find yourself another honey hole for the day.

Desert, not meaning any disrespect but what do you mean by fire will help a lot? The population could boom no doubt, but it is not in the management plan to allow that. In the late eighties and early nineties you could literally drive around on any given logging road and see herd after herd crossing in front of you. The numbers were very high. Then, the plan changed and it was decided to reduce numbers and they have done that heavily since then. I agree that there is good forage now but I guarantee you that they have no intention of letting the populations boom again. I'm not sure why, but I know that the days of driving around and seeing hundreds of elk up there are gone for good.

Ya I have to agree with Alpine on the numbers having decreased. I too have ran around up there since the eighties and there are far fewer elk now than even ten years ago. Yes there are still elk, but anyone who has spent a lot of time in the unit for a many consecutive years will tell you the population is without any doubt decreasing.

I just want to encourage everyone to get out and see this show. ReAd the book too. Its amazing.

There is no doubt that the Hollywood libs are a bunch of idiots, but Marcus Lutrell was very involved in this movie and he cameo's several times in it. Please believe me they got this one right. I took my wife last night, and I'm going back tonight with my kids. It will blow your mind if you don't know the story, heck even if you do its unbelievable. Worth every penny.

Dang if that isn't a tease?!

That buck is a no-brainer in December!! Probably January too. Go get him! Remember sometimes is easier to just get it done and beg for forgiveness!!

Good choice on pulling the trigger on that one. He is a stud! Great job bud.

The one freakin day I don't look at classifides!!!!!!!! SOB!

My 12 year old shoots a 300 WSM that he bought with his own money this past year. It is a great shooting gun and it does not have any type of muzzle break. He is a big kid, so he has no real problems at all with the recoil. I'm not sure how I feel about not having a kid practice with a gun they will be carrying in the field, but if it works well for you and you are confident in that, then that's your decision. Best of luck to all the youth.

Cool deal.

Holy crap! So, I live over 2 hours from the nearest G&F office, and I am gonna have to drive there to get an OTC deer tag?! That makes no sense at all to me....

I have my 2014 licence. Bought it when I put in for spring hunts. Didn't know that vendors might not be selling OTC tags anymore?

This may be a stupid question, but if I already have my 2014 tag can I still buy an OTC deer tag at sporting goods store? I don't live close to any g&f offices...

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That is an awesome deer young man. I absolutely loved the pictures of your family out there enjoying the time with each other. Its a great thing to get the whole family involved as often as you can on hunts. Believe me, the years go by so fast, and before you know it, they will be grown and gone. The picture of you holding hands and hiking with your daughter is fantastic. Took me back to hunts with my daughters. Just a great job all the way around bud. Congrats.

Thanks. Ya I see its his 5th after looking closer. Very impressive bull! Congrats again.

Would you mind giving the measurement of that 4th? It looks incredibly long. Amazing that his left side didn't get broke up judging by the other side. Stud bull.

Well I have to say that since that bull went down I could not be more happy that it went to a young hunter!! That's a bull he very well may never top, absolute pig. Congratulations on your trophy.

I must clarify my post. I was up during the late rifle bull hunt. I am thinking the original post was discussing a deer hunt? Sorry about any confusion.

Wow!! that's definitely a good one.....