more bad luck, without words

[blasted_saber]

Well that sucks.

Im thankful every day I was born into a camp with private land to hunt on. Weve lost a few of our neighbours properties in recent years and that stings enough.

[Brampton Mike]

This kind of comment is uncalled for ....as the decision was the landowners to make .
Glen

i see no problem with his comment...next thing you know we will be like the US and have to lease all our land to hunt on...okay for those with $$$ like B Trowbridge but for us on a fixed income it will mean the end of hunting!

[Fox]

This kind of comment is uncalled for ....as the decision was the landowners to make .
Glen

Dead on, it sucks for the little guys but it is no different than the land owner deciding they want to hunt it or that they do not want anyone hunting it. They own the land, it costs a lot to maintain the land and hold the land, they are allowed to do with it what they want.

We still have tons of crown and public land available, compare Ontario to many other places in the world and we should not complain about our opportunities.

[buckluck_9pt]

Dead on, it sucks for the little guys but it is no different than the land owner deciding they want to hunt it or that they do not want anyone hunting it. They own the land, it costs a lot to maintain the land and hold the land, they are allowed to do with it what they want.

We still have tons of crown and public land available, compare Ontario to many other places in the world and we should not complain about our opportunities.

I won't comment on the whole "this comment is uncalled for"... but I agree, we do have a couple pieces of crown land, however there are also many many others who hunt this land making it rather unsafe as they are very very small pieces of land.. it won't stop me from hunting it, just have to really be careful which is why finding private land is so crucial.. I do know there are some massive bucks on crown land. there is one piece I may hunt this season with my boy, saw 2 of the biggest bucks in my life in this spot.. just sucks that you can't hang a stand and leave it there, makes hunting with my boy tougher, but I could always bring my blind and brush it in a little when I get it set up.... we still hunt the bush beside this bush we lost, just hope something doesn't happen to this bush as this would put us up the creek without a paddle...

[fratri]

I won't comment on the whole "this comment is uncalled for"... but I agree, we do have a couple pieces of crown land, however there are also many many others who hunt this land making it rather unsafe as they are very very small pieces of land.. it won't stop me from hunting it, just have to really be careful which is why finding private land is so crucial.. I do know there are some massive bucks on crown land. there is one piece I may hunt this season with my boy, saw 2 of the biggest bucks in my life in this spot.. just sucks that you can't hang a stand and leave it there, makes hunting with my boy tougher, but I could always bring my blind and brush it in a little when I get it set up.... we still hunt the bush beside this bush we lost, just hope something doesn't happen to this bush as this would put us up the creek without a paddle...

Well if that happens, I can host you and your son once or twice on a farm down here...(Brant)

[x_xeon_x]

If you can't beat them, join them.... Money talks, bullsh## walks.

Either buy property or get a few guys and a few hundred bucks each and lease. Sucks but that's what's it coming to with a thickening population density, so might as well get on board early.

[fishermccann]

Is it not cheaper to buy your meat at the store than hunting it.? With all the gear , atv's , guns (most have more than a couple), shells , decoys, duck boats, etc. I know lots of people who already view hunting as a rich persons sport.

[GW11]

Is it not cheaper to buy your meat at the store than hunting it.? With all the gear , atv's , guns (most have more than a couple), shells , decoys, duck boats, etc. I know lots of people who already view hunting as a rich persons sport.

That's like asking "isn't there an easier, cheaper way to drive yourself crazy than learning to play golf"?

Or, "I could break your leg for free, why take up skiing? "

Where's the fun in buying meat from a store? I could just imagine the memories a guy could make at 'grocery camp'.

[Species8472]

Is it not cheaper to buy your meat at the store than hunting it.? With all the gear , atv's , guns (most have more than a couple), shells , decoys, duck boats, etc. I know lots of people who already view hunting as a rich persons sport.

In most cases this is true but for me mostly irrelevant. I hunt because I love it - the meat is just an added bonus. Treat the same way you would any hobby. Fishing is the same - it would be far more cost effective to just buy fish at the store, but where's the fun in that? Some guys drop their money on motorcycles - it would be far cheaper to just use whatever vehicle they already own. Same reasons again - they pour money into their motorcycles because they love it.

My honest opinion is that you are trying to have some fun right now by stirring the pot. Smart guy like you knew the answer to this question before you asked it. Gotta watch out for you radical athesist/agnostic types.

[Gunner 38]

Nowadays I'm not too concerned about the "situation" anymore . I still enjoy exclusive "hunting-rights" on 1 farm . --- Years ago , when I was a fanatic "groundhogger" my territory spanned ~ 5-6 farms . --- My method of payment was simple : I offered to help them with their chores (haying etc.) and repaired their broken machinery . Even if I didn't have time to spare I made an effort to accommodate them . --- Having been a mechanic paid off . --- Occasionally I "rushed-over" (after work) to weld some implements etc. --- You know what they say : One hand washes the other !