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csf2400 · Finger Mullet Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 14

Hey all just lookin for some opninion on this touchy subject! I built my own blind from scratch prior to the first season. I realize that by law it is public property. However this morning I took my 12 year old daughter out for her first hunt this year. We got there 45 minutes prior to sunrise, and a group was there, I told them that my time and money had built this blind, and I desired to hunt it this A.M. to which they replied, I could call any game warden and they would enforce the first come first serve type mentallity. To make a long story short, My daughter didnt hunt this morning, because of this group of idiots! This has been buggin the heck out of me all day now! How do yall handle these type situations?

Bluffer · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 7:27 pm Post subject:

That sucks, whos land was it on?
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Snapperslapper · Finger Mullet Joined: 12 Jun 2007 Posts: 26

Happens alot just have a back up plan. Another blind or use natural cover. I have had blinds that I build and other tell me that they are there blinds!. Dont let that riun your trip.

csf2400 · Finger Mullet Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 14

Im sure I over reacted a little just though all hunters were honest, obviously not thanks for the help!

Javelina Russ · Horse Mullet Joined: 06 Jul 2008 Posts: 226

It sucks man but if you put all your eggs in one basket it will catch up to ya. I either grass in my yak or like a buddy of mine does he put a avery duck blind on his jon boat and makes his blind where ever he pleases.
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IslandMike · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:17 pm Post subject:

I can't say anything nice about blind jumpers, so I won't say anything at all. Wink

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Drake · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:48 am Post subject: Blinds

Happens all the time and yes it sucks but there isnt anything you can do about it other than have a back up plan. Avery type blind on your boat is a great way to go. It gives you an option two every time and allows you to move to where the birds want to be.

sotx23 · Horse Mullet Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 245

That sucks! Potlickers as I call them. We no longer hunt out of blinds anymore- We use natural cover, fast grass, and utility sleds. We are 100% mobile which helps to move with the ducks and tides. Not to mention the potlickers cant hunt your spot!!!! Laughing

Bud · Horse Mullet Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 183

Has that blind been disassembled yet, or perhaps fallen victim to a tragic lightning strike fire?
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Netboy · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 4:50 pm Post subject:

I don't use blinds either. I think the ducks get blind shy the later in season it is.

I have heard that there is an "unwritten rule" that if you want to hunt a blind that you didn't build, then you should wait till after legal shooting time and if the owner is not there, then it is OK. I think David Sikes wrote this in one his columns some time ago.

Sorry your daughter didn't get to hunt. That was pretty rude of those guys but it certainly isn't worth getting into an altercation with them!
As someone else said, you need a plan B and maybe even a plan C.

Javelina Russ · Horse Mullet Joined: 06 Jul 2008 Posts: 226

rodandroll · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:16 pm Post subject:

Since you built the blind one assumes you had the right to remove it. Perhaps you should have just started dismantleing it on the spot. I would have certainly considered it.

Netboy · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:42 am Post subject:

troutsacker · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:23 am Post subject: LOL

afishinman14 · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:09 am Post subject:

I think the rule is an honest one. How did you get afternoon from "after legal shooting time?" How about 5 minutes after legal shooting time? This rule just assumes that if the builder/owner wants to hunt his stand he should be there early. If he gets there late then its his own fault. a good duck hunter would be there well before sunrise anyway.

Sorry but I agree with nearly everyone else. I believe in respect for other hunters/fisherman and their contributions...
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