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Deer hunting public land etiquette
Posted on 3/14/25 at 4:39 pm
Posted on 3/14/25 at 4:39 pm
In the past, i have made a similar thread on what to expect but i have really done my research on public land hunting. My biggest thing is etiquette towards others. I know that:
you should never ever go walking in at 8 am.
if someone whistles at you and lets you know that they are in that spot walk the other way.
if someone is at a gate at a spot you intended to go to, go to another.
Anything else that is an "unwritten rule" out there?
you should never ever go walking in at 8 am.
if someone whistles at you and lets you know that they are in that spot walk the other way.
if someone is at a gate at a spot you intended to go to, go to another.
Anything else that is an "unwritten rule" out there?
This post was edited on 3/14/25 at 4:41 pm
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Posted on 3/14/25 at 5:15 pm to freshtigerbait
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if someone is at a gate at a spot you intended to go to, go to another
Depends. If it's a gate that controls access for 5 acres then yeah, go somewhere else. If it's a gate on a 7 mile long trail then I'm not letting somebody else being parked there stop me.
This post was edited on 3/14/25 at 9:43 pm
Posted on 3/14/25 at 5:45 pm to Loup
I have walked right under folks that are set up on gas lines and had them say something to me before dark. Said that was a good way of getting shot (had a flashlight and orange on) I wasn’t even hunting within 1/2 mile from them
Had he not been a prick I wold have waited to go back to the truck and get my game cart But he got to see me walk past him again and once again carting a deer out right under him
Had he not been a prick I wold have waited to go back to the truck and get my game cart But he got to see me walk past him again and once again carting a deer out right under him
Posted on 3/14/25 at 6:26 pm to freshtigerbait
If you set up on a main trail, gas line, power line, etc., expect people to walk past you. Don’t get angry with someone because you set up on the path everyone takes.
Don’t leave flagging tape behind. It’s unsightly.
If you see a trail camera, leave it be. If it’s legal, perfect. If it’s not legal (on NWR for instance) leave it be. Mark the location and let a game warden know if you really want to. Karma is real.
If you get to your potential spot and someone is already there, go to another spot and give them plenty of space.
If you see someone coming through and it looks like they are tracking a deer or trying to find a deer they may have shot, offer to help.
Pick up your trash.
That’s a start.
Don’t leave flagging tape behind. It’s unsightly.
If you see a trail camera, leave it be. If it’s legal, perfect. If it’s not legal (on NWR for instance) leave it be. Mark the location and let a game warden know if you really want to. Karma is real.
If you get to your potential spot and someone is already there, go to another spot and give them plenty of space.
If you see someone coming through and it looks like they are tracking a deer or trying to find a deer they may have shot, offer to help.
Pick up your trash.
That’s a start.
This post was edited on 3/14/25 at 6:52 pm
Posted on 3/14/25 at 6:54 pm to AFtigerFan
I’ve deer hunted public land for 30 plus years and the one mention above is about the only negative run in I have had
Be respectful of folks
Sometimes just talking to someone will go far and you may end up with a hunting buddy
If you shoot a deer and you know you are close to someone maybe wait before you track it and drag it out to let them finish their hunt
Just use common sense and thanks for asking this question to get opinions before you go out
Now if you want to talk about negative interactions while duck hunting public that’s a different story
Be respectful of folks
Sometimes just talking to someone will go far and you may end up with a hunting buddy
If you shoot a deer and you know you are close to someone maybe wait before you track it and drag it out to let them finish their hunt
Just use common sense and thanks for asking this question to get opinions before you go out
Now if you want to talk about negative interactions while duck hunting public that’s a different story
Posted on 3/14/25 at 6:58 pm to Ron Cheramie
quote:This
Be respectful of folks
Sometimes just talking to someone will go far and you may end up with a hunting buddy
And the other hunter might show his appreciation by giving you info about a good hunting spot.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 8:09 pm to AFtigerFan
How much space you talking? Couple hundred yards?
Posted on 3/14/25 at 8:24 pm to freshtigerbait
Don’t drop your deer dogs off on public land near private property where you know they gonna cross property lines!
Posted on 3/14/25 at 8:38 pm to WillFerrellisking
running deer dogs is one thing that will piss alot of people off. running deer dogs on public land will start a war
Posted on 3/14/25 at 8:38 pm to Loup
yea i was thinking that. one gate could be the access to thousands of acres
Posted on 3/14/25 at 8:40 pm to Ron Cheramie
thats awesome.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 8:41 pm to freshtigerbait
None of that works for turkey hunting in Mississippi I will tell you that.
You can add:
When someone is calling in a Tom don’t be a prick and try to cut the bird off, and screwinb everything up.
You can add:
When someone is calling in a Tom don’t be a prick and try to cut the bird off, and screwinb everything up.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 8:46 pm to Ron Cheramie
Absolutely man.
i got fed up with deer camp bullshite and grown men acting like jealous little bitches. My lord the drama was something else, so damn bad. i couldnt take it anymore, ruined my peace. Theoretically, a deer camp is supposed to be the place to escape the bullshite of life. I guess not.
i will most likely keep hunting public after this year considering the fact that it is free.
consideration for others is key. besides, the amount of guilt i would have if i accidently walked in on someone hunting would mess with me mentally. thinking about how much time, money, and energy that baw put into getting himself out there all for someone to ruin it is something i dont want to do.
as for public land duck hunting.....
i dont do any duck hunting (although i really want to) and know tons of people that do do it, are there alot of negative interactions while public land duck hunting?
i got fed up with deer camp bullshite and grown men acting like jealous little bitches. My lord the drama was something else, so damn bad. i couldnt take it anymore, ruined my peace. Theoretically, a deer camp is supposed to be the place to escape the bullshite of life. I guess not.
i will most likely keep hunting public after this year considering the fact that it is free.
consideration for others is key. besides, the amount of guilt i would have if i accidently walked in on someone hunting would mess with me mentally. thinking about how much time, money, and energy that baw put into getting himself out there all for someone to ruin it is something i dont want to do.
as for public land duck hunting.....
i dont do any duck hunting (although i really want to) and know tons of people that do do it, are there alot of negative interactions while public land duck hunting?
This post was edited on 3/14/25 at 8:58 pm
Posted on 3/14/25 at 9:02 pm to freshtigerbait
quote:For deer hunting, depending on thickness, at least 150 yards. I wouldn’t be upset with someone setting up that far away. The further the better, but that would work.
How much space you talking? Couple hundred yards?
Posted on 3/14/25 at 9:08 pm to AFtigerFan
appreciate it man.
Some solid advice on this board
Some solid advice on this board
This post was edited on 5/28/25 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 3/14/25 at 9:53 pm to freshtigerbait
It’s legal in MS on some public lands and it’s aggravating dealing with it every year whether on public or private
This post was edited on 3/14/25 at 10:47 pm
Posted on 3/15/25 at 5:52 am to AFtigerFan
quote:
Pick up your trash.
THIS!!! I've only hunted doves on public land (Sandy Hollow WMA) and I am amazed at how many people leave their empty shells, shell boxes, snack wrappers, empty cigarette packs, etc., on the ground. What kind of trashy SOB does this?
Posted on 3/15/25 at 6:55 am to freshtigerbait
Lots of good posts covering the main points.
Be respectful, don’t leave trash or flagging, ect.
But keep in mind you will have an encounter with someone that is a complete turd. Learn to let it go and accept like any other facet of life some hunters are selfish pricks.
Lots of cool woods in Louisiana.
Be respectful, don’t leave trash or flagging, ect.
But keep in mind you will have an encounter with someone that is a complete turd. Learn to let it go and accept like any other facet of life some hunters are selfish pricks.
Lots of cool woods in Louisiana.
Posted on 3/15/25 at 7:39 am to freshtigerbait
The simple rule of “don’t do to others what you wouldn’t want done to you” is all you really need to know to hunt public land.
That and like stated earlier, don’t litter!
That and like stated earlier, don’t litter!
Posted on 3/15/25 at 8:59 am to freshtigerbait
Especially for turkey hunting, but could go for deer as well:
If there’s a truck parked on one side of the road, don’t make the assumption that they’re set up on the side they parked.
If there’s a truck parked on one side of the road, don’t make the assumption that they’re set up on the side they parked.
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