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FisherMcann I find it shocking the number of people on here who encourage others to try to move in to where someone else is actively hunting. Is this something people regularly do? Do people on here also suggest stealing someone Cams, it wouldn't surprise me. If someone moves into where someone is hunting that same person is probably likely to steal as well. Personally I don't believe in stealing but I guess it must be acceptable.

So people on here thing I am wrong to move on when I see someone place that is actively being hunted. Do you guy's do this on a regular basis because your to lazy to setup your on location?

Who decides who was there first? Lets say I have hunted the same area for years but don't put up signs. I show up a couple of weeks before the season as usual, to have a look around, and find signs on the area I have hunted for years. I am supposed to move on, and leave the area for the 'newbees'? Is it first sign gets the spot? What happens if they put up signs in many different areas , just in case, but can only hunt one of them, at at time. Should those other posted spots , on public land, not be used, because they have laid claim to them? Ridiculous.

GreatWhite you’re missing the point. If indeed the land they post with their signs is public and the objective is to discourage the lands use by others, than that is a slap in the face to all hunters in that area. Crown/public/conservation land etc is for all to enjoy and roam on, intimidating people with some sort of sign etc is wrong. I hunt a variety of public land and like you said people need to space out and not cut in on others spots.

People stealing cams etc has nothing to do with this issue at hand and is simple theft. Hunting public land is blessing and sometimes a curse. Fellas have to come together and work it out or as many other spots have done it will be closed to hunters permanently.

I think most on here are missing my point and I have even been criticized because I would take the high road and move on to find myself another spot. That to me indicates those people are ready to pounce on any spot where someone is actively hunting. As I said I would never do that and nor will my son, but I find it funny how everyone put down what I said. Which indicates they would do that, Maybe I was brought up differently the others on here to respect where I see someone else hunting and move on. I mean there is no shortage of Crown land around here none at all.

But I will continue to do what I do. I guess if you found where I am hunting and saw an active bait pile it would mean nothing to you other then "Sweet I don't have to do any work". If I found you in my stand I would move on. Luckily the deer hunters I have met over the years seem to have the same ethics as me.

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Originally Posted by biggamer

GreatWhite you’re missing the point. If indeed the land they post with their signs is public and the objective is to discourage the lands use by others, than that is a slap in the face to all hunters in that area. Crown/public/conservation land etc is for all to enjoy and roam on, intimidating people with some sort of sign etc is wrong. I hunt a variety of public land and like you said people need to space out and not cut in on others spots.

People stealing cams etc has nothing to do with this issue at hand and is simple theft. Hunting public land is blessing and sometimes a curse. Fellas have to come together and work it out or as many other spots have done it will be closed to hunters permanently.

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I dont think anyone here said to walk into a spot when they know someone is currently hunting there. The OP actually has said multiple times he doesn't want to step know anyone's toes.

If you have a peice of private land and have a bunch of guys who come on it, do you not let anyone go to "your spot" when you're not there?

Whats the difference? Just because someone has stumbled somewhere and set up there first a couple years ago does not mean they own the spot until they die. If anything thats unethical to think that way. public land use is public if you have a issue with it buy some land and you won't have a issue anymore.

I'm not sure what the point of the stealing comment is either, why would you leave your stuff on public land anyways??

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Originally Posted by firedeptlt

This is in fact my 3rd year in there....

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A bit off topic, but have you had any luck? I've been hunting there probably for about 10 years. In all that time, I'm embarrassed to say, I have never laid eyes on a buck. I've taken some does, but the bucks seem to be completely nocturnal. It's a frustrating place to hunt because there is a lot of buck sign, even close to the roads (sometimes literally right beside the road), but because of the constant activity there, these bucks must be out only at night.

Last year was a good year. Although I didn’t arrow one I did have a great encounter with one while grunting. He was close and I’d say he was big ( never saw him ). The sounds his antlers were making on the saplings as he came in was unreal. I think I grunted one too many times and he steamrolled through the bush on his exit. I was getting a couple of bucks on the cam during daylight just never when I wasAttachment 41010
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Like I said I guess I was taught differently and it has worked well for me over the years. Even got myself invited to join a group because of it.

I would never take a spot that I know someone is actively using, what if someone took over where I am? Well I would just move on but that would not change my mind. There are tens of thousands of ac to to hunt around Ottawa. So in my opinion and the way I am teaching my son is if you believe someone regularly hunts there then move on to find a place to hunt.

I guess because there is more land then hunters in Ottawa I fail to see the reason why anyone would not move on. But to each their own. Everyone is allowed to decide for themselves.

But I have prepared for the possibility of someone finding where I hunt and we are already picking areas to Scout out for next year so that we have a back up plan.

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Originally Posted by Bowjob

I dont think anyone here said to walk into a spot when they know someone is currently hunting there. The OP actually has said multiple times he doesn't want to step know anyone's toes.

If you have a peice of private land and have a bunch of guys who come on it, do you not let anyone go to "your spot" when you're not there?

Whats the difference? Just because someone has stumbled somewhere and set up there first a couple years ago does not mean they own the spot until they die. If anything thats unethical to think that way. public land use is public if you have a issue with it buy some land and you won't have a issue anymore.

I'm not sure what the point of the stealing comment is either, why would you leave your stuff on public land anyways??

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The bucks, because of all the stands/bait piles in there don’t have to move a lot to find food. Hence they seem nocturnal. Because of this I would suggest finding bedding locations. Once you find those look for a main trail and follow that to an ambush point. Early morning, midday and late afternoon mark the comings and goings from those bedding spots.
It’s going to mean some ground work and walking through some gnarly bush.

Actively hunting , and posting an area on public land , to save a spot, are two entirely different scenarios. How about this. You start walking into the area you have hunted for years, when you notice the posted signs, on public land. Another hunter rolls up and asks what your doing, you reply that you are going to the same spot that you have hunted for years. He reply is, 'don't you see the signs, I put them up last Thursday'. Your reply, 'I have hunted here for years'. His reply, ' but, but , the signs'....... Logical?