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End of another ERA

Started by YORNOC, November 01, 2014, 03:27:00 PM

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YORNOC

November 01, 2014, 03:27:00 PM
Sad but I knew it would come. The area I have been hunting(public) for the last 15 years has been found by a group of police officers from a nearby town. Totally took over the whole area, all my stand areas have a shiny new ladder or climber within 15 yards.
Not knocking them, don't get me wrong. I wish them many years of luck to come.
I had quite a thing going for a while there! Took a lot of deer, great memories.
Happens all the time here in Eastern Massachusetts, no area lasts long.
Sad that it has come and gone, like many others.
But excited to what changes the future will bring.
I was comfortable there, and knew it well. Now I will be once again searching for a new spot, with new adventures and learning experiences to come.
Life moves on!
David M. Conroy

macbow

#1
November 01, 2014, 03:32:00 PM
Good luck finding a new spot.
United Bowhunters of Mo
Comptons
PBS
NRA
VET
"A man shares his Buffalo". Ed Pitchkites

Zradix

#2
November 01, 2014, 03:34:00 PM
sorry man.
I've been "pushed" outta a number of places too..it sucks..
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

Sean B

#3
November 01, 2014, 03:46:00 PM
Heck, I have a 3,000 sq ft house where my best stand once stood!!  But I hear ya man. Good luck with another spot
Sean
PBS Regular Member
Comptons
NY Bowhunters Association
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YORNOC

#4
November 01, 2014, 03:52:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Sean B:
Heck, I have a 3,000 sq ft house where my best stand once stood!!  But I hear ya man. Good luck with another spot
:biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
David M. Conroy

Jake Scott

#5
November 01, 2014, 03:59:00 PM
You'll find another spot!  You have a great attitude, good luck on your new adventure.

Jake
FORM FORM FORM FORM

TGMM family of the bow
Compton Traditional Bowhunters
PBS Associate Member

Tater

#6
November 01, 2014, 04:08:00 PM
Life goes on, and in the overall scheme of things not a huge deal.
  A new challenge and a new chapter, with your attitude you will do fine.
Compton Traditional Bowhunters Charter/Life Member
Big Thompson Bowhunters
United Bowhunters of Illinois
TGMM Family of the Bow

ron w

#7
November 01, 2014, 04:41:00 PM
Don't think your the first one to lose a good spot to hunt. All the spots I had growing up are now full of houses, or posted as gentleman horse farms. Even public land here is not what it was even 15 years ago. Hope you can find a new "good" spot!
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Tyler C. Moore

#8
November 01, 2014, 05:37:00 PM
It's so unfortunate... And I know exactly how you feel. I lost two great spots this year. Stands all over, brush and trees cut. I am beyond disappointed. Even the private land I hunt has stands within 10 feet of the property lines in places, the frustration just goes on.

Hope you continue to make memories in new spots!!
Tyler C. Moore

ronp

#9
November 01, 2014, 05:40:00 PM
That's unfortunate, for sure.  Remember the old saying about when one door closes another one opens.  You'll find another good huntin' area!
Ron Purdy

TGMM Family of the Bow
MTB
NRA

durp

#10
November 01, 2014, 05:46:00 PM
even out here with millions of acres of public land we still get run over by those that think it must me a good spot or you wouldn't be there...if i only had your attitude i'd be better off...wish you the best in the future.

#11
November 01, 2014, 05:49:00 PM
I'm in the same boat, but due to different circumstances. I lost my lease of the last 15yrs a couple months ago. To say I was comfortable there would be an understatement! I too am looking forward to new opportunities!

Good luck to you for finding some new ground to hunt!

Bisch

Jerry Jeffer

#12
November 01, 2014, 05:58:00 PM
I know the feeling. Just remember, one door closes, another opens.
I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

pdk25

#13
November 01, 2014, 05:59:00 PM
Sorry to hear it.  You have a great attitude about it.  One of the reasons that I never considered hunting without camo.  Just as important for me to not advertise my hunting spots to other hunters after I did the work scouting.

YORNOC

#14
November 01, 2014, 06:03:00 PM
You guys are great, Thanks!     :campfire:    :campfire:
David M. Conroy

katman

#15
November 01, 2014, 07:02:00 PM
If you know the area well figure out how they will alter the deer movement patterns.
shoot straight shoot often

YORNOC

#16
November 01, 2014, 07:23:00 PM
The area is not that big. The alternate pattern pushes them across into posted land.
I just don't want to hunt around this many guys anyway. Not my thing.
20,000 humans per square mile as it is, hunting should get me away from that. Im not willing to allow it into my down time.
Im moving out.
David M. Conroy

stujay

#17
November 01, 2014, 07:52:00 PM
:(  best wishes on locating a new area

greg fields

#18
November 01, 2014, 08:09:00 PM
I feel your pain...   Yep, new doors can open, but it sure seems more close than open.....   good luck....  You sound much more positive than myself about it....

OBXarcher

#19
November 02, 2014, 08:57:00 AM
Been there done that. Don't totally give up. Just take them into account. Other hunters can actually help.
They can make the deer move to a new secluded area you can capitalize on.
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