rossman Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 We have been archery hunting since saturday, the opening morning. Right at sun up and sun down we have been hearing shots fired on the adjacent property. No one in the area turkey hunts, so we think the farmer or his jerk nephew, on the adjacent property is killing deer out of season. Granted, it could be turkey hunters, but I doupt it. We have seen some nice bucks on our property and his. If you guys/gals thought they were killing deer out of season, and lowering your chance on killing a big buck legally, what would you do? Seeing how much time and effort we we put in on scouting and hanging stands. Would you call the DEC or call him direct? They stay on their own property and do not trespass on ours. Where is the line crossed? Considering he is a farmer and it is his property, should I care what he does? It just bothers me every time I hear a shot when I am in my treestand and I hear these shots!!!!! What would you do? Rossman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? When I'm hunting--even bowhunting--I hear shots all the time. I guess if you don't have any proof they are doing anything illegal then I wouldn't do anything. They can shoot anytime they want but without proof they are shooting deer then I don't think there is anything that can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? I agree with Dogdoc. Could they be shooting squirrels or something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfletch7441 Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? Call the Game Warden and tell him your concerns. He'll be glad to drive by and just check things out. Like the other guy's said, they may be squirrel hunting or just shooting, but it never hurts to call and inform authorities of any "suspicious" activity. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion_70 Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? [ QUOTE ] When I'm hunting--even bowhunting--I hear shots all the time. I guess if you don't have any proof they are doing anything illegal then I wouldn't do anything. They can shoot anytime they want but without proof they are shooting deer then I don't think there is anything that can be done. [/ QUOTE ] I agree with that... There are probably plenty of other seasons open also, not to mention varmits they could be shooting, crop predators, etc.. Just because you're hearing shots doesn't mean they're killing deer either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted October 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? Here is a bit of history about that farmer. About five years back we found two dead deer on our property, with the backstraps cut out. There were footprints leading from the dead deer right to his field and to truck tracks. It is a fact they do kill deer illegally. We made the mistake of not calling the game warden. We just didn't want to cause any problems. And at the time, we didn't own the property. We just hunted their. We told our farmer, whose land we had permission to hunt, about it. I guess I just needed to vent. I get so ticked off when I hear the shots, when I'm hunting. Rossman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? Most of us get fired up when he hear shots during bow season thinking that they are jacking deer but there are other seasons. In my case, turkey season, pheasant season, squirrel, rabbit. Don't assume they are jacking, I admit it's the first thing on my mind. Visit your neighbor and ask if he heard the shots and if he knows who's out on his property and mention maybe calling the DEC. Sometimes a little bluff like that will make people think and be more concerned about jacking deer. It will get them thinking that other people are concerned about the shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydiehard Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? I've been hearing alot of shots while bowhunting. But turkey and small game season is open and the neighbors are also target practicing for the upcoming early doe hunt. But if you can trust your local warden to handle the situation discreetly, maybe he could just make a "casual" visit. Nothing accusing but just make his presense known. We had this done several years ago when a group that was leasing the property connecting to ours got into some sort of heated argument while hunting and one of our group members overheard one guy threaten to shoot another. The warden just came by and checked everyone out as if it was routine. Checked them and us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? [ QUOTE ] I agree with Dogdoc. Could they be shooting squirrels or something else? [/ QUOTE ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? Well, they could be shooting ANYTHING from turkeys to varmints to squirrels. You just never know. If it farmland they could also have a permit to shoot deer out of season. Without proof of them actually doing something illegal..there's nothing you can do except hope and pray that they scare the deer over towards you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? Run to your neighbor and breathlessly say "I think someone is trespassing on your property and illegally shooting deer. I just called the game warden and he said he'd start watching the place closely!" That ought to get 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lostiniowa Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? i agree with bfletch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? [ QUOTE ] Call the Game Warden and tell him your concerns. He'll be glad to drive by and just check things out. Like the other guy's said, they may be squirrel hunting or just shooting, but it never hurts to call and inform authorities of any "suspicious" activity. Ben [/ QUOTE ] This is what I would do too. I hear shots all the time but we live close to the lake and a few good sized ponds and its duck season too. Not to mention squirrel season. But If I heard hi powered rifle shots in certain areas it would mean only one thing and I would call. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews4life Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? call the laws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jci63 Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? You say he's a farmer, maybe he has several crop damage permits! Just because you hear shots, doesn't mean they are doing anything illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? It will be tough to get DEC to act on a hunch they are shooting deer. Remember, small game season is open also. Not too mention maybe he is just shooting some new handloads or something. Mention it to the DEC and me they will keep a little closer eye on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? [ QUOTE ] You say he's a farmer, maybe he has several crop damage permits! Just because you hear shots, doesn't mean they are doing anything illegal. [/ QUOTE ] Good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? [ QUOTE ] Run to your neighbor and breathlessly say "I think someone is trespassing on your property and illegally shooting deer. I just called the game warden and he said he'd start watching the place closely!" That ought to get 'em! [/ QUOTE ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Run to your neighbor and breathlessly say "I think someone is trespassing on your property and illegally shooting deer. I just called the game warden and he said he'd start watching the place closely!" That ought to get 'em! [/ QUOTE ] [/ QUOTE ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuckdown70 Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? i dont think it is leagal to kill a deer and just cut the backstraps out or ethical i would tell him that i was going to burn his house down if i caught him poching joking (maybe though) all depends if you get along with the neighbor next time you find a deer dead with backstrapes cut out take a pic. contact your warden then drive the warden to the guys house and have him check his freezer there is no place in the woods for a pocher the are like the molesters of the woods they should all fry everybody works to hard to make sure that there is wildlife for kids and future grandkids to enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuZZyMomentZ Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? Unfortunately I dont know if there is anything you can do about it without substantial proof. You never know what is going on on the other side of your property line. But I agree.. I wouldnt want someone shooting my bick buck(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tyshe17 Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? I hear shots all the time in TN and GA. I think they are just using thoes exploding Rambo arrows. I just cant find where to buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? We have Goose hunters shooting all the time, but they have to shoot about 1 km away from me, cause there is no discharging of weapons inside the town limits where I hunt (It used to be farmland, but now there are lots of homes being built). As long as the shots are coming from the area outside of the land I hunt, I don't worry about it too much. I would sneak around to see if in fact that is what they are doing. Stay hidden and use your binos if possible. Then call the game warden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? [ QUOTE ] When I'm hunting--even bowhunting--I hear shots all the time. I guess if you don't have any proof they are doing anything illegal then I wouldn't do anything. They can shoot anytime they want but without proof they are shooting deer then I don't think there is anything that can be done. [/ QUOTE ] Have to agree with Todd here. I hear shots all the time while bowhunting. I would assume some are squirrel hunting. Heard a ton of shotgun shots Sunday afternoon. Not sure, but think someone was probably just playing around with their shotgun. Unless you strongly believe they are illegally shooting deer, I would not call the warden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Re: Shots fired!!! What would you do? [ QUOTE ] There were footprints leading from the dead deer right to his field and to truck tracks. It is a fact they do kill deer illegally. [/ QUOTE ] Missed seeing this part of this in the original read through this thread. If that is the case I would be calling the warden and telling him your concerns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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